Ellyn LaPointe

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ellyn LaPointe

Police are warning the public about a new scam in which criminals pose as representatives from major US banks to trick victims into handing over their money. Scammers are sending text messages that appear to come from institutions like Bank of America, PNC Bank, and Wells Fargo, claiming there's an issue with the recipient's account. The message instructs the victim to either call a specific number or wait for an incoming call from someone posing as a bank representative.

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ellyn LaPointe

More than two dozen earthquakes have rattled a massive Alaska volcano over the last two days, potentially signaling an imminent eruption. Mount Spurr, which is 11,000-foot-tall and located 81 miles from Anchorage, has been showing signs of unrest for more than a year. Scientists have been closely monitoring this volcano for signs of an eruption, which they say could happen in a matter of weeks or months. Over the past 48 hours, 28 small, shallow earthquakes have been detected beneath the volcano.

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ellyn LaPointe

More than 1.8 million cartons of eye drops have been recalled nationwide due to manufacturing issues that may have made the products unsterile. Recall notices from the distributor, AvKARE, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not specify what the issue was, or the health hazards of using these eye drops.

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ellyn LaPointe

34 million Americans reside in sinking urban areas, expert issuesBy ELLYN LAPOINTE FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 09:12 EDT, 8 May 2025 | Updated: 09:17 EDT, 8 May 2025 Advertisement Scientists have discovered that the 28 most populous cities in the US are sinking, with 34 million people living in the affected areas. Researchers found ongoing groundwater extraction for drinking water and other uses is the most common cause of the sinking, though other forces are at work in some places.

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Ellyn LaPointe

Scientists have discovered that the 28 most populous cities in the US are sinking, with 34 million people living in the affected areas. Researchers found ongoing groundwater extraction for drinking water and other uses is the most common cause of the sinking, though other forces are at work in some places. The study, conducted by Columbia University, found that while coastal cities are at risk, some of the areas sinking fastest were actually landlocked cities such as Fort Worth and Dallas.