1. “Zombie squirrels” spreading across U.S. and Canada Trending in America
Wildlife experts are reporting an alarming increase in squirrels exhibiting tumor-like, wart-covered growths—a condition known as squirrel fibromatosis caused by the leporipoxvirus. Fortunately, it does not pose a threat to humans, pets, or birds and usually resolves on its own within a few weeks.
2. New Forever Stamp honors Jimmy Carter Trending in America
In a posthumous tribute, the United States Postal Service is releasing a Forever stamp commemorating the late President Jimmy Carter. Set to debut on October 1, the release coincides with what would have been his 101st birthday.
3. Mega-tsunami risk looms for U.S. Pacific Coast Trending in America
Scientists are issuing new warnings about the potential for a catastrophic mega-tsunami triggered by a major earthquake in the Cascadia Subduction Zone (CSZ). The call is growing louder for enhanced evacuation plans to protect communities along the Pacific shoreline.
4. Wall Street at a crossroads: record highs vs. pullback fears Trending in America
The S&P 500 is hovering near record highs, around 6,450. While analysts at UBS and Deutsche Bank anticipate a rally fueled by easing inflation and possible Fed rate cuts, others like Stifel warn of a potential 14% drop, pushing the index down toward 5,500 by year-end.
5. Other attention-grabbing headlines: Trending in America
Hurricane Erin barrels toward the U.S., bringing the threat of 100-ft waves and life-threatening surf.
In Virginia, police have debunked rumors of mass child abductions, though urban chatter about a suspicious, “creepy” ice cream truck seen nightly continues.
A 63-year-old American tourist suffered serious injuries after a shark attack while spearfishing in the Bahamas.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended tariff disparities, criticizing the U.S. for taxing India while sparing China on Russian oil trades.
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