Y. Allison Prang
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An 80-Year-Old Woman Was Killed in an Alligator Attack in Florida
An 80-year-old woman in Florida was killed in an alligator attack at a country club after falling into a canal. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said that 911 got a call Friday evening about alligators attacking an older woman who fell into a canal at the Boca Royale Golf and Country Club. Rose Wiegand was identified as the victim. → Read More
Want Heated Seats in Your BMW? There’s a Monthly Fee for That.
The luxury auto maker is charging customers a subscription for heated seats in several countries. → Read More
Northwestern President-Elect Rebecca Blank Steps Down After Revealing Cancer Diagnosis
The university said its board of trustees asked Morton Schapiro to remain in the role until a successor is found. → Read More
Drugmaker Aims to Offer First Over-the-Counter Birth-Control Pill in U.S.
HRA Pharma submitted an FDA application for over-the-counter use of Opill, a progestin-only daily birth-control pill that was approved in 1973 for prescription use. → Read More
California to Make Its Own Insulin to Lower Cost of Drug
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says California’s budget has allocated $100 million to the project. → Read More
James Caan, Star of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Misery,’ Dies at 82
James Caan, the actor who played Sonny Corleone in “The Godfather,” has died. He was 82 years old. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time,” said a post from his verified Twitter account. He died Wednesday evening, according to the tweet. → Read More
Carlos Santana Passes Out on Stage During Michigan Concert
The rock star said that he forgot to drink water and eat, prompting him to become dehydrated and ultimately pass out. → Read More
Ukrainian Math Professor Becomes Second Woman to Win Fields Medal
Maryna Viazovska was awarded the Fields Medal—considered mathematics’ equivalent of the Nobel Prize—for solving the sphere-packing problem for additional dimensions. → Read More
Simone Biles, Steve Jobs, Denzel Washington Among This Year’s Medal of Freedom Recipients
The award, to be presented July 7 at the White House, is the country’s highest civilian honor. → Read More
Sonny Barger, Hells Angels Leader, Dies of Cancer at 83
Sonny Barger, a leader of the motorcycle club the Hells Angels, died Wednesday of liver cancer, his former lawyer said. He was 83 years old. → Read More
NASA Doesn’t Want Apollo 11 Moon Dust, Cockroaches Auctioned
Space agency says materials are government property; RR Auction pulled them off auction block → Read More
Tampon Makers Bolster Production to Avert Major Shortages
About 7% of tampons are out of stock nationwide, data show, yet consumers in some parts of the country say their preferred brands are tough to find. → Read More
Ford Recalls Nearly 49,000 Mustang Mach-E Cars, Stops Deliveries
The auto maker said it is possible that the car batteries’ main contactors, or the devices for electrical circuits, could overheat and potentially lead to the car losing power or being unable to start. → Read More
Sriracha Hot-Sauce Maker Warns of Summer Shortage
‘There is an unprecedented shortage of our products,” Huy Fong Foods said, citing weather-related issues that hurt its chili crops. → Read More
The Most Expensive Cities for Expats: Here’s the List
Hong Kong once again took the top spot, followed by New York and Geneva, according to ECA International. → Read More
The White House to Start Paying Its Interns for the First Time
Starting this fall, interns will be paid $750 a week in an effort to reduce barriers to professionals and students at the federal level. → Read More
Marion Barber III, Former Dallas Cowboys Running Back, Dies at 38
The cause of death wasn’t provided; “he had a passion for the game and love for his coaches and teammates,” the team said. → Read More
Is Your Local Pool Closed? Blame the Lifeguard Shortage
Cities around the country are struggling to find enough lifeguards, forcing some localities to keep pools closed or cancel swimming lessons. → Read More
A Nearly 8,000-Year-Old Human Skull Was Found in the Minnesota River
Two people kayaking on the Minnesota River last September discovered a part of a human skull, one that has now been determined to be almost 8,000 years old, according to a Minnesota sheriff. → Read More
‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ Is Returning But the Animals Aren’t
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