Mother Nature's Very Own Cooling System Discovered

The 'King of the Meteor Showers' Is Gearing Up for the Ultimate Show. 

According to the celestial gossip, our star-studded event is peaking at 2:27 p.m. ET this Thursday. The best time to catch these shooting stars is in the early morning lead-up between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. in your local time zone. Who knew space has its own version of prime time?

Mother Nature's Very Own Cooling System Discovered.

Scientists have discovered a jaw-dropping phenomenon in the world's rooftop – the Himalayas – that's throwing a colossal block of ice at climate change.

So, here's the lowdown: When the temperatures start cranking up, hitting those high-altitude ice masses, it triggers a cooler-than-cool reaction that unleashes robust, chill-inducing winds down the slopes, creating a climate crisis-cancellation breeze. This temperature tango leads to an epic heat exchange, giving the glacier's surface a serious cool-down.

Revving Up Safety: US Automakers Gear Up to Kick Drunk Driving to the Curb.

No more drunk driving could soon be more than just a slogan on a t-shirt. U.S. auto-safety mavens are cranking up the game to make sure your next drive is safer than ever.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just dropped the news bomb that they're kickstarting a process to make carmakers embrace life-saving tech by 2024.

In a move that has us all revved up, the NHTSA issued an "advance notice of proposed rulemaking," basically a bat signal to car manufacturers to gear up for a tech overhaul. They're not just asking politely; they want the deets on how to legally mandate and deploy tech that puts the brakes on intoxicated drivers.

Stocks in a Snooze? Blame the $5 Trillion Party Pooper.

The U.S. stock market is caught in a bit of a snooze fest, and the blame game is on! Traders are square dancing their way around the largest options expiration shindig in S&P 500 history – a whopping $5 trillion spectacle set to hit the streets.

Hold onto your calculators, because Asym500 MRA Institutional, the party planners of the derivatives world, spilled the beans. They're predicting a Friday where $5 trillion worth of U.S. stock options kick the bucket, with a whopping 80% doing the limbo in S&P 500-linked contracts. That's the biggest expiration bash in at least two decades.

The wolves of Wall Street are squaring their books and behaving themselves ahead of this colossal expiration blowout. It's not a snooze button; it's a $5 trillion pause that's got the markets playing it coy. So, while the stock world might be taking a nap, you might want to keep those eyes peeled for the wake-up call.

Tesla's Autopilot Recall: A Serious Spin in the Software Game.

In the latest turn of events, Elon Musk's Tesla is recalling over 2 million cars in the US. The reason? An Autopilot hiccup that the US regulator found during a thorough investigation into crashes occurring while the tech was at the wheel.

This recall covers nearly every Tesla sold in the US since the autopilot feature hit the streets back in 2015. The issue, deemed a partial defect in the driver assistance system, is set to be fixed via a software update sent "over the air." Still is referred to by the US regulator as a recall, though.

“No-Flip” Rule for Tesla Cybertruck.  Tesla's Cybertruck has put the brakes on owners looking to flip their ride within the first 12 months: potential penalties of up to $76,000 for those daring to part ways with their electric steed too soon.

Tesla has quietly brought back its anti-flipping policy in the latest edition of the US order agreement for the Cybertruck. They say lightning doesn't strike twice, but Tesla briefly zapped this clause out of its agreement following some serious jolts from critics. Now, if you decide to pull the plug on your Cybertruck romance within the first year, Tesla might hit you with a legal thunderstorm.

US Train Travel Makeover. Thanks to a newfound focus on infrastructure and the environment in Washington, rail is riding a wave of resurgence, boosting both Amtrak and private sector high-speed rail projects from coast to coast.

Let's face it – the U.S. has been lagging behind the sleek trains of Europe and Asia. Amtrak, in particular, has been wrestling with vintage rolling stock (some rail cars are practically antique, dating back almost 50 years), coupled with a performance record that's been more off the rails than on time. Blame it on the rollercoaster relationship with Congress, who've been tightening the financial brakes, arguing it's a ticket to squandering taxpayer money.

However, the sophisticated jet-setters among us are making their voices heard. Since the pandemic hit, rail travel has been on the rise, and a poll by the Virtuoso travel agency consortium revealed that a whopping 69% of respondents have hopped on the train bandwagon. Misty Belles, Virtuoso's VP of Global Public Relations, spills the tea: "Train travel is a way to enjoy the beauty of the U.S. and its diverse landscapes without having to drive." Imagine more spacious seating, the freedom to roam, and the sweet liberation from chaotic airports, packed flights, or cramped cars.

Kona Village Resort's Epic Comeback from Tsunami Devastation.

Kona Village, now strutting its stuff as a Rosewood Resort, officially threw open its rejuvenated doors on July 1, 2023. Historical sites and petroglyphs were treated like royalty during the resort's makeover. Single-story buildings slinking below the tree line, landscaping that's lush but delightfully unkempt – it's all intentional, folks. So, whether you're sipping a locally-made cocktail at the fancy bar or just soaking up the tropical vibes, Kona Village Resort is back, baby, and it's better than ever.

Surf's up, and so is the grand reopening of the Kona Village Resort, rising from the depths of a tsunami-induced slumber that lasted a whopping 12 years. Back in March 2011, a seismic dance in Japan set off a tsunami that decided to give Hawaiʻi a rather unwelcome makeover. Cue the colossal waves wreaking havoc on the ocean-fronting hale (bungalows) and basically turning the beloved Kona Village Resort into a watery spectacle.