Traffic backs up along Interstate 880 on July 25, 2019 in Oakland, California. A new analysis from the New York Times shows that vehicle emissions are on the rise in metropolitan areas across the United States. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) At a Glance The rate of carbon dioxide emissions more than doubled in some areas, according to a New York Times report.The increase isn't just in big cities."Big, long-term change" is needed, the report's leader said. Carbon dioxide emissions from cars...

Holly Poad and her aunt created Moo Muffs after Poad's barn burned and her calves were exposed to cold temperatures. She wanted something to protect the calves' ears from frostbite. (Facebook/Moo Muffs) At a Glance A Wisconsin farmer created Moo Muffs to prevent her calves' ears from getting frostbite.Demand for the earmuffs surged after a social media post.The farmer has outsourced production of Moo Muffs to a manufacturer. With hundreds of people wanting to buy her product, Holly Poad knew...

At a Glance Powerful currents, high surf and large "sneaker waves" have claimed at least 85 lives this year.The so-called surf zone incidents killed 510 people between 2014 and 2018. America's coasts are so inviting that it's easy to forget that swimming at the beach comes with often unseen dangers. Powerful currents, high surf and unexpectedly large "sneaker waves" have claimed at least 85 lives this year alone, according to National Weather Service statistics. The drownings happened on the Atlantic,...