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America’s second-largest cicada swarm is about to emerge across the East CoastThis brood of cicadas represents 'unique' phenomenon, experts sayTwo types of cicadas commonly exist in the Eastern United States: annual cicadas and periodical cicadas. (iStock)
Because of the way broods emerge in different areas, places that had cicadas last year may not have them this year. (iStock)
Cicada emergences typically last about a month, according to an expert. (iStock)

Hawaii enacts ‘green fee’ on tourists to raise $100 million annually for climate, ecology protectionTourists will pay more to fund climate mitigation and environmental conservation in the Aloha StateHawaii Gov. Josh Green has signed a “Green Fee” bill raising tourist taxes to fund environmental initiatives. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
The funds will go toward climate mitigation, economic revitalization, and environmental conservation. (iStock)
In 2023, 9.6 million visitors traveled to Hawaii, according to the Hawaii Tourism Authority. (iStock)

Archaeologists solve grim mystery of 1,500-year-old bucket found at historic tourist site1,500-year-old Byzantine vessel 'epitomizes strangeness' of Sutton HooArchaeologists recently discovered the purpose of a 6th-century Byzantine Bromeswell bucket found at Sutton Hoo, the site of two cemeteries. (National Trust Images / David Brunetti / James Dobson)
The bucket originated from Antioch in the Byzantine Empire in the 500s. (National Trust Images / David Brunetti)
Sutton Hoo has offered a wealth of knowledge since its first excavation in 1938. (Getty Images)
A depiction of a burial at Sutton Hoo during the Anglo-Saxon period is shown. (Getty Images)

Mysterious bones that washed up on Jersey Shore finally identified 180 years after tragedyDiscovery may be oldest case ever solved using investigative genetic genealogyExperts recently identified bones that washed ashore on several New Jersey beaches over the past three decades. (Getty Images; New Jersey State Police)
Henry Goodsell's remains were known as Scattered Man John Doe until the recent discovery. (New Jersey State Police)
Students were able to learn about Goodsell's life and his “untimely fate” from various 19th-century newspapers. (Ramapo College of New Jersey)
Archival documents helped point Ramapo College students in the right direction during their research. (Ramapo College of New Jersey)

Travelers are stuffing basic household item with clothes to avoid flight baggage feesTravel experts say trick may become 'too obvious' to work as airlines tighten baggage restrictionsSome flight passengers today are stuffing clothes and other soft items into a pillowcase, then using the item as a handy travel pillow. (iStock)
Today's pillow hack for flights is “getting a pass,” said one travel expert. (iStock)
A viral pillowcase travel hack is helping some flyers avoid extra baggage fees during summer travel. (iStock)

United Airlines extends domestic flight check-in window, giving travelers more timeNew policy requiring check-in 45 minutes before departure takes effect June 3Starting June 3, United Airlines is changing the domestic check-in cutoff to 45 minutes — a change from 30 minutes. (iStock)
The international check-in times will remain unchanged at one hour. (iStock)
“The change brings greater consistency for our customers by aligning with our current checked baggage deadline and the check-in policies followed by most other airlines,” the spokesperson added. (iStock)

Experts solve mystery of ancient ‘mummified dragon’ discovered by Japanese shogunThe mummified creature dates back to the 11th centuryLegend states that the “dragon” was found by Yoshinori Ashikaga, a 15th-century shogun, in 1429. (Shosoin Treasure House via Pen News)
Researchers used modern technology, including x-ray analysis, to determine the skeleton's species. (Shosoin Treasure House via Pen News)
Researchers found the marten dated back to the 11th or 12th centuries. (Shosoin Treasure House via Pen News)
The skeleton was found at the Todai-ji temple in Nara in 1429. (Getty Images)
The mummified Japanese marten was mistaken for a dragon due to its missing forelegs. (Shosoin Treasure House via Pen News)

Airbnb deploys ‘anti-party technology’ for Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekendsTechnology targets one-to-two night bookings in homes that pose risk of disturbancesAirbnb has enhanced its “anti-party technology” to curb “disruptive” events during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, the company said. (iStock)
Three states — Texas, Florida and California — were listed as those with the most guests flagged for potentially disruptive parties last year. (iStock)
Americans have begun enjoying the first of several summer holiday weekends — with some people celebrating with more than just a simple barbecue. As a result, one company has released “anti-party technology” to curb “disruptive” get-togethers. (iStock)
Some 45 million Americans are set to travel at least 50 miles from their home during the long holiday weekend, according to AAA. (iStock)

Airbnb deploys ‘anti-party technology’ for Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekendsTechnology targets one-to-two night bookings in homes that pose risk of disturbancesAirbnb has enhanced its “anti-party technology” to curb “disruptive” events during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends, the company said. (iStock)
Three states — Texas, Florida and California — were listed as those with the most guests flagged for potentially disruptive parties last year. (iStock)
Americans have begun enjoying the first of several summer holiday weekends — with some people celebrating with more than just a simple barbecue. As a result, one company has released “anti-party technology” to curb “disruptive” get-togethers. (iStock)
Some 45 million Americans are set to travel at least 50 miles from their home during the long holiday weekend, according to AAA. (iStock)

Rare 1,200-year-old Christian cross found in field by metal detectoristMetal detectorist unearths gilded Saxon pendant from Early Middle AgesOfficials in a Northern English city recently showed off the discovery of a medieval cross that dates back to the 8th century. (City of Leeds)
Experts believe the cross was worn by a high-ranking church official. (City of Leeds)
The Saxon-era pendant found in Leeds dates back over 1,200 years. (City of Leeds)
“All of these finds are part of a puzzle … This beautiful cross is the latest glimpse into the past.” (City of Leeds)