A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say
An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant – the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their own ills with remedies found in the wild, scientists ...
IRS says it will boost audits on wealthy, address racial disparities
The agency says it will increase audits on people who earn more than $10 million from 11% to 16.5% by 2026. As for businesses, the IRS will triple audit rates for those with assets over $250 million.
US loosens some electric vehicle battery rules, potentially making more EVs eligible for tax credits
The Treasury Department announced final regulations for the credits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act on Friday, giving automakers more time to comply with some provisions about where battery ...
TSA agents discover snakes tucked away inside passenger’s pants
Photos shared by TSA on X show two pink snakes that were tucked away inside a bag that was found on a passenger before they were able to board a plane.
Clothing retailer rue21 files for bankruptcy, all stores to close, reports say
Teen apparel retailer rue21 has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is closing all of its 541 stores, according to reports from Bloomberg and Reuters. It’s the third bankruptcy for the debt-ridden ...
Heavy rains over Texas have led to water rescues, school cancellations and orders to evacuate
More than 9 inches (23 centimeters) of rain fell during the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued a flood warning until Tuesday for the region.
An AI-powered fighter jet took the Air Force’s leader for a historic ride
AI marks one of the biggest advances in military aviation since the introduction of stealth in the early 1990s, and the Air Force has aggressively leaned in.
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Woman is frustrated with bills from hospital she says she’s never been to
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A woman in South Carolina is frustrated by the multiple hospital bills she’s received for services she says she’s never had. “I feel like I’m just lost,” Wanda ...
Disney On Ice returns to Enmarket Arena
If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend with the whole family, you may want to head to the Enmarket Arena to watch some of your favorite Disney characters come to life on the ice. Our ...
Weekend Wrap Up: Scottish games, gardens and music in the Coastal Empire
One of them will be at the beautiful grounds of Historic Bethesda Academy for the 46th annual Scottish games. There will be music, pipe bands, dancing, and athletic events throughout the day. The ...
US employers scaled back hiring in April, adding 175,000 jobs in the face of higher borrowing rates
Friday’s government report showed that last month’s hiring gain was down sharply from the blockbuster increase of 315,000 in March. And it was well below the 233,000 gain that economists had predicted ...
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Police officer seriously injured after patrol car falls into sinkhole, authorities say
LORENA, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A police officer in Texas was seriously injured after his patrol car fell into a sinkhole, according to authorities. Robinson police said an officer was involved in a ...