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Bedbug infestations are rising in the summer, with some scientists suggesting potential links to MRSA. Parallel mosquito-borne diseases remain deadly, with malaria, dengue, and West Nile outbreaks increasing in the US. Public health officials warn that infestations and infections are resurging as travel and urban living alter exposure.
Scientists have identified a 222‑metre‑wide, up to 43‑metre‑deep crater on the Moon formed in spring 2024 and first spotted in LRO images in 2025. The impact churned material across more than 100 km, produced a roughly 7‑km cold spot and has provided rare data scientists say will inform risk assessments for planned lunar bases.
SpaceX and Tesla have formed independent-director committees to discuss a potential merger. Elon Musk says it would be a good idea, but shareholder approval is the bar, creating a potential record-scale deal in AI and aerospace.