Your Old Car Battery Doesn't Get Thrown Away At O'Reilly That dead battery is not headed for the trash. Here's what O'Reilly does with it and why your old battery is still valuable. Motor1 · Sep 23
Nearly 1 in 3 People with Lyme Antibodies Also Carried Antibodies to Another Tick-Borne Pathogen, Most Often Babesia A study of 193,260 patients found that 29.5% of those with Lyme antibodies also had antibodies to another tick-borne germ. Here is what that does and does not mean. Medical Daily · Sep 23
Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y, an Edmunds electric SUV showdown The Tesla Model Y has ruled the small electric SUV segment since it first hit the road, and the Rivian R2 is the newest challenger to its throne The Independent UK · Sep 23
EPA announces $93.4M plan to rid California Superfund site of dangerous chemicals The EPA has released a $93.4 million plan to clean up the Heckathorn Superfund site in Richmond, California, but community members are not satisfied The Independent UK · Sep 22
Illinois EPA releases ‘Comprehensive Climate Action Plan’ to reach ‘net zero’ emissions A new report says Illinois has made significant progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but it's not yet on track to meet its net-zero goal by 2050 The Independent UK · Sep 22
EPA says repealing power plant emissions rules will save billions – but its estimate leaves out health and climate costs The Trump administration is repealing federal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. The Conversation · Sep 22
A Tahitian Man's 18-Centimeter Scrotal Swelling Had Been There for Years, and Surgeons Found a Parasitic Worm Inside A man from Tahiti lived for years with an 18-cm scrotal swelling. Surgeons in France found filarial worm remnants and dead tissue inside. Medical Daily · Sep 22
Algerian Police Seize Bibles as 12 Christians Arrested for Allegedly Holding Non-Muslim Gatherings Special forces police reportedly arrested 12 Christians during a worship service at a humanitarian shelter near Oran, amid wider concerns over restrictions on Algeria's Christian community. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
EPA repeals power plant carbon standards The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Sept. 14 repealed most Biden-era carbon emissions standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants and proposed eliminating remaining federal greenhouse gas requirements for the power sector. Ballotpedia · Sep 21
9 Vehicles That Make Less Financial Sense When Gas Costs More Than $4 a Gallon Gas above $4 a gallon changes the ownership math for some vehicles much faster than it changes the sticker price. A large SUV or performance pickup can still make perfect sense for someone who tows, hauls, or needs its capabilities, but casual driving becomes harder to justify when fuel consumption… Clever Dude · Sep 21
Crude Oil Three Rallies Before the Fall The EPA changes the gasoline equation every fall. What happens next can matter to crude oil traders. Barchart · Sep 21
New York City West Nile Cases Reach 30, Already Topping 2025, as Many Americans Miss Repellent Basics NYC has logged 30 West Nile cases in 2026, topping all of 2025, as a national survey finds many adults don't know how to use bug spray correctly. Medical Daily · Sep 21
Glenn County Confirms Second West Nile Death as All 10 State-Reported California Fatalities Sit in Central Valley Counties Glenn County confirmed a second West Nile death as California reports 147 cases and 10 deaths. Who faces the highest risk during peak season? Medical Daily · Sep 21
This week: Senate still at work on college sports bill The Senate returns Tuesday, and with the House already on recess until after the midterms, the big question might be: How long will senators stay in town? The Senate is also scheduled to be in session next week before departing for election season, unless GOP leaders decide to cut it… Roll Call · Sep 21
Medical Daily · Sep 21 Florida Confirms a Dengue Death in an Older Tampa Woman as Hillsborough Local Cases Pass 130 This Year Florida confirmed a dengue death in an older Tampa woman. What caregivers should watch for as Hillsborough has 134 of 152 local cases.
The Guardian - US · Sep 20 US environment agency let Bayer pick regulations for destructive weedkiller, documents show Environmental Protection Agency asked firm to choose rules it wanted for dicamba, then put the choices in a proposed federal rule
Clever Dude · Sep 19 7 Ways $6 Diesel Could Make Things More Expensive Even If You Drive a Gas Car Diesel has already crossed the $6 mark nationally. The U.S. average for on-highway diesel reached $6.39 per gallon for the week of September 14, according to AAA.
The Economic Times · Sep 19 Trump administration illegally cancelled $7 billion solar programme, US judge rules A federal judge ruled that US President Trump's administration unlawfully canceled a solar energy grant program. The judge found the Environmental Protection Agency exceeded its authority when rescinding grants. This program aimed to expand solar energy in low-income communities across the nation. The court vacated the EPA's termination of the…
Medical Daily · Sep 18 Jacksonville Reports a Second Locally Acquired West Nile Case as Duval County Crews Spray for Infected Mosquitoes Duval County confirmed a second locally acquired West Nile case, and Jacksonville is ground spraying. What residents should check at home.
The Independent UK · Sep 18 Many Trump ‘enemies’ are being spoon-fed to him by one conservative think tank Analysis by The Independent finds the group has had an outsized influence on the White House’s policies towards Democratic-aligned groups and issues
Motor1 · Sep 18 Acura MDX Type S Could Be Gone After 2026 Regulatory uncertainty around EPA Tier 4 standards puts the Acura MDX Type S on pause while other MDX trims remain in production.
The Economic Times · Sep 17 In 2007, an Idaho couple began building a home near Priest Lake; EPA ordered them to restore the property or risk fines exceeding $40,000 a day, beginning a 16-year Supreme Court battle A long legal battle over wetlands near Priest Lake reached the Supreme Court. The EPA claimed the Sacketts' property wetlands were "waters of the United States." The Supreme Court ruled that a continuous surface connection is required for jurisdiction. This decision reversed a broader approach previously used by the agency.
The Guardian - US · Sep 17 Trump’s love of fossil fuels is about more than money The US decision to remove limits on coal and gas plant emissions is rooted in a perception of manliness in these industries
The Conversation · Sep 16 Are data centres actually noisy, and is this bad for our health? In the United States, areas such as Michigan have been hotspots for residents pushing back against data centre construction in their neighbourhoods. Now, similar concerns about noise – and potential health impacts – are gaining traction in Australia.
Ballotpedia · Sep 16 EPA repeals power plant carbon standards In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: