Ford Recalls Nearly 149,000 Mustangs Over Electrical Problem
Ford is recalling 148,663 Mustang vehicles from model years 2024 through 2026 because of an electrical wiring issue that could affect drive power and other vehicle systems.
Tropical Depression Moke Brings Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds to Hawaii
Tropical Depression Moke moves west of the Hawaiian Islands as heavy rain and gusty winds affect portions of the state. Illustration.
U.S. Measles Cases Climb to Highest Level in More Than 30 Years
The number of measles cases reported in the United States has climbed to its highest level in more than three decades, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As of August 13, the CDC had confirmed 2,566 measles cases nationwide in 2026, surpassing the 2,289 cases reported during all […]
Whole Foods Recalls Jalapeño-Containing Foods Amid Multistate Salmonella Investigation
Whole Foods has recalled select prepared foods and produce items containing jalapeños because of possible salmonella contamination. Federal health agencies are investigating a broader multistate outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people.
Western Wildfires Strain Resources as More Than 100 Large Fires Burn
Wildfire activity remains at an unusually high level across the United States, with more than 100 large fires burning and tens of thousands of firefighters and support personnel assigned to incidents around the country.
FDA Proposes New Oversight for Food Ingredients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing a major change in how new food ingredients are monitored, requiring manufacturers to notify the agency when they determine an ingredient is “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS.
NOAA: July 2026 Was Hottest Month on Record in Contiguous U.S.
July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous United States, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Consumer Prices Rise Slightly in July as Gasoline Costs Fall
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.1% in July while gasoline prices fell 2.9%, according to new federal inflation data.
NASA Prepares Roman Space Telescope for Late-August Launch
NASA is preparing the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for an Aug. 30 launch from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.