A long, slow-moving trail of light created by a Blue Ghost firefly is visible late Saturday, June 22, 2024, near Cincinnati. Fireflies produce a chemical reaction inside their bodies, allowing them to light up. This type of light production is called bioluminescence.
On this version of Hot off the Wire:
Each Saturday Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week’s headlines include:
- Too many pills: How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed.
- Taylor Swift’s museum era is on full display at London’s V&A.
- Spicy dispute over the origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos winds up in court.
- Harris steps into the limelight. And the coconut trees and memes have followed.
- As hurricane season begins, here’s how small businesses can prepare in advance of a storm.
- Data shows hurricanes and earthquakes grab headlines but inland counties top disaster list.
- Monday is the hottest day recorded on Earth, beating Sunday’s record, European climate agency says.
- A slight temperature drop makes Tuesday the world’s second-hottest day.
- The flickering glow of summer’s fireflies too important to lose, too small to notice them gone.
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