Tim O’Brien discovered the old voucher for a now-closed hotel in a box of mementos. To his surprise, the new owner, Marriott, decided to honor it.
Author: Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY
Lab-grown chicken, meat could soon find its way onto American plates after USDA approval
Billed as “meat without the slaughter,” lab-grown or “cultivated” meat made by two manufacturers has been approved for sale to U.S. consumers.
‘Securing our digital infrastructure’: Delta, Southwest move to ban TikTok for employees
As the U.S. government continues to question the app’s safety, two major airlines have banned the use of TikTok on devices used for company matters.
Officials warn against expected uptick in student loan forgiveness scams. Here’s what to look for.
Last week’s SCOTUS decision dashed forgiveness hopes for student loan borrowers. Now officials are warning against scammers offering “relief.” What to know.
Woman killed in alligator attack while walking dog, South Carolina sheriff’s office says
A 69-year-old resident of Hilton Head Island was walking her dog near the edge of a lagoon in the area and was found unresponsive.
Donuts in space? Strange Martian rock formation shows up in rover images
Scientists have shared a new image captured by NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover that appears to show a “donut-shaped” rock.
Ancient painting of a pizza precursor found in Pompeii — and it’s covered in fruit
Researchers discovered the 2,000-year-old painting at the Pompeii archaeological site. But it’s probably not pizza, which was invented later.
Human ancestors may have butchered and eaten each other, new study finds
Research carried out on a bone dating back 1.45 million years indicates that human ancestors may not have only eaten ancient animals, but each other.
Over 1,000 Dolly Parton clones gather in Ireland to vie for world record
Everything was coming up Dolly this weekend as more than 1,000 people gathered in an Irish town dressed as Dolly Parton in a new world record attempt.
After biggest stabilized-rent hike in decade, here’s how NYC compares to other US cities
New York City recently approved the largest hike on rent-stabilized housing in a decade. Here’s how the cost compares to other top US markets.