A new wearable sensor could help people avoid the dangers of dehydration by alerting them when their bodies need more water.Developed by researchers at the University of Texas, the non-invasive device continuously measures hydration levels in real time and wirelessly transmits the data to a smartphone, according to an SWNS report."Dehydration is a silent threat that affects millions of people every day," said Professor Nanshu Lu of the University of Texas at Austin, who led the study.CLINT EASTWOOD'S LONGTIME SECRETS OF GOOD HEALTH AND LONGEVITY REVEALED"Our wearable sensor provides a simple, effective way to monitor hydration levels in real time, empowering individuals to take proactive steps to stay healthy and perform at their best," she added, per SWNS.The sensor uses a method called bioimpedance, which sends a small, safe electrical current through the body via strategically placed electrodes.The current's flow depends on how hydrated the tissues are hydrated tissue allows the current to pass easily, while dehydrated tissue resists the flow, according to SWNS."Arm bioimpedance is not only sensitive to hydration changes, but also aligns closely with whole-body hydration measurements," said study co-author Dr. Matija Jankovic, a post-doctoral researcher in Professor Lus lab."This means the sensor can be a reliable surrogate for tracking hydration levels, even during everyday activities like walking, working or exercising," Jankovic added.To validate the device, the research team conducted multiple experiments, including a diuretic-induced dehydration study and a 24-hour real-life trial.Participants were given medication to promote fluid loss. Their hydration levels were monitored via the wearable and compared to urine samples.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR HEALTH NEWSLETTERThe device showed a strong correlation between changes in arm bioimpedance and total body water loss, SWNS reported. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.The new sensor could offer an accessible and wearable alternative to traditional hydration tracking methods, such as urine or blood analysis, which are invasive, time-consuming and impractical, the researchers noted.Hydration is known to be essential for regulating body temperature, maintaining organ function and supporting many other vital processes.Even mild dehydration can impair concentration and performance, while severe dehydration may lead to serious health problems like heatstroke, kidney stones and cardiovascular issues, according to experts.Beyond everyday use, the researchers believe the technology could benefit patients with chronic dehydration, kidney disease or heart conditions. Athletes, too, could use the wearable to stay safe and perform optimally, especially in hot weather.While the current model tracks relative hydration changes, Professor Lu said the team aims to develop reference data for absolute hydration levels.They are also exploring more advanced wearable formats, like breathable electronic tattoos or sweat-absorbing patches, to enhance comfort during long-term use.For more Health articles, visitwww.foxnews.com/health"This is just the beginning," Professor Lu said, per the SWNS report. "Our goal is to make simple hydration monitoring accessible to everyone."

Jessica Alba is embracing her single life with confidence.The "Honey" star showed off her bikini body as she soaked up the sun in Riviera Maya, Mexico.Alba, 44, flaunted her toned physique in a series of tropical getaway photos. In the first snap, she sported a chic light pink bikini paired with a loose matching beach cover-up. She completed her summer look with several silver jewelry pieces.JESSICA ALBA, TOP GUN: MAVERICK ACTOR SPEND TIME IN CANCUN AS SHE EMBRACES SINGLE LIFE: REPORTIn her next head-turning swimsuit photos, Alba donned a brown and white swimsuit set and accessorized with brown sunglasses.She posed in front of palm leaves and was photographed relaxing by the pool."A dreamy few days at one of my favorite places," Alba wrote in her Instagram caption, tagging Etreo, Auberge Resorts Collection.The "Sin City" actress continued her carefree vacation, as she slipped into a cheeky brown bikini while putting her fit physique on display.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSAlba was all smiles as she lounged on a boat and posed with the picturesque background.APP USERS CLICK HERE TO VIEW POSTAlba also shared quotes and other highlights from her holiday."One of the healthiest habits to learn: Focus on flowing, not forcing," one text read.SUPERMODEL ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO FLAUNTS TONED PHYSIQUE DURING SUN-SOAKED LOS CABOS VACATIONShe snapped photos of her meals poolside, while she sipped on drinks and captured the boat sails with sunny blue skies.Alba appeared to have a spiritual moment with card readings and crystals posted on her vacation photo series.Her tropical retreat comes days after she was spotted boarding a plane headed back to Los Angeles from Cancun with "Top Gun: Maverick" actor Danny Ramirez, according to TMZ. The outlet reported that the two spent time together in the sun-soaked town.The "Fantastic Four" actress appeared to be enjoying a carefree summer following her divorce filing from longtime husband Cash Warren. Months after ending her 16-year marriage, Alba is reportedly embracing the single life.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERAlba has been spotted out and about, but shes not tied to anyone romantically, sources told People."Shes been getting a lot of attention since the divorce. Shes flattered and definitely enjoying being single again," a source shared. "Shes gone on some dates, but its nothing serious shes focused on herself and her kids. Shes not interested in a relationship right now."The Honest Company founder announced her split from Warren in January after nearly two decades together.Alba and Warren share three young children together: Honor, Haven and Hayes.

Law enforcements response to the June 14 shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses is raising new questions. The Minnesota Star Tribune (MST) examined the timeline of events and found several instances in which law enforcement made unsettling decisions.On June 14, state Sen. John Hoffman, 34, DFL, and Rep. Melissa Hortman, DFL, along with their spouses, were shot in their respective homes. Hoffman and his wife were wounded, but survived, while Hortman and her husband were killed.MINN. SENATOR, WIFE SAY THEY WERE SHOT 17 TIMES IN ATTACK THAT KILLED FELLOW LAWMAKERDespite knowing that a suspect later identified as Vance Boelter was impersonating an officer and had targeted a politician, law enforcement took 10 hours to alert lawmakers to the potential danger, according to MST.Following the shooting that wounded Hoffman and his wife, a New Hope police officer who was self-dispatched to the home of state Sen. Ann Rest, DFL, allegedly came in contact with Boelter. According to MST, Boelter did not respond to requests from the officer, who then drove away to check on Rest. However, the officers interaction with the suspect was not immediately reported, according to MST.MINNESOTA OFFICIALS FIND CAR, HAT BELONGING TO ASSASSIN SUSPECT VANCE BOELTER ON HIGHWAY IN 'FLUID' SEARCHAdditionally, the outlet alleges that Brooklyn Park police encountered the gunman at the Hortmans home and saw him shoot Mark Hortman in the doorway before firing at the suspect. The gunman then went inside the home and additional gunfire was seen inside the house, according to MST.MST also claims that some police officers and legislators were not fully aware of the threat for several hours.Boelter was indicted on six federal charges in connection with the shootings, including the attempted shooting of Hope Hoffman. The maximum penalties for the charges include life in prison or death, according to the DOJ.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"Vance Boelter planned and carried out a night of terror that shook Minnesota to its core," Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph H. Thompson said in a statement."He carried out targeted political assassinations the likes of which have never been seen in Minnesota. We grieve with the Hortman family and continue to pray for the recovery of the Hoffmans. Today, a grand jury indicted Boelter with the most serious of federal charges for these heinous political assassinations. Let me be clear: Boelter will see justice."Fox News Digital reached out to Brooklyn Park Police and New Hope Police outside of office hours and did not receive a response from either department in time for publication.

The lover of a Colorado dentist on trial for allegedly murdering his wife methodically by poisoning her protein shakes took the stand Tuesday, sharing details of their emotional affair.Dr. Karin Cain, a Texas orthodontist, took the stand in the Aurora trial of Dr. James Toliver Craig, 47. Craig is charged with first-degree murder in the March 2023 death of his wife, 43-year-old Angela Craig. Her cause of death was determined to be lethal doses of cyanide and tetrahydrozoline.Cain testified that she met Craig at a dental conference in Las Vegas in February 2023. At the time, she had just finalized her divorce after 27 years of marriage and was adjusting to life as a single mother of two adult children."This was the first man I had a one-on-one convo with in 30 years," she told the jury.COLORADO DENTIST DRUGGED WIFE YEARS BEFORE ALLEGED POISONING MURDER, FRIEND TESTIFIESThe two struck up a conversation while waiting for a shuttle to a conference dinner."He was honest and vulnerable," Cain recalled, describing how Craig shared information about his children and about his divorce. Craig, at his time of meeting Cain in February 2023, was not divorced.She said his sincerity made her relax, and the two shared dinner two times during the conference. Cain testified that their relationship turned physically intimate during the trip, though she insisted there was no sexual activity."We made out," she said.Afterward, she pulled back, feeling things were moving too fast."I told him that I wouldnt sleep with anyone unless he was my forever person,'" she told the jury. Craig told her that her boundaries were "reasonable."Despite the pause, Cain said they texted and called incessantly, and the pair exchanged more than 4,000 text messages over just 18 days."He said things that made me feel great," Cain admitted.Three days into the blossoming relationship, Craig told her that he loved her."Ive fallen in love with you so deeply that the list of attributes has become endless," he wrote.She said that his messages were often spiritual, and when they spoke on the phone, she heard him praying over his children.Cain admitted some of their many texts became "sexting.""He said, I know I can be all right without you. But I dont want to be," Cain recalled."Im going to try to get through this day without being too turned on the whole time," Craig wrote, according to text messages read in court Tuesday.Cain admitted, "Yes, some texts became sexting."DENTIST ACCUSED OF POISONING WIFES SHAKE SAID HE GAVE HER 'TOO MUCH PROTEIN': CO-WORKERIn late February, Craig texted, "Soar conmigo, my eternal love. May Heaven let us bloom together forever."Cain said their relationship felt "right," saying she believed that James and Angela Craig were separated and close to finalizing their divorce. She said she believed James Craig was living separately in an apartment.On Feb. 28, Craig complained Angela was upset after spotting a restaurant charge "big enough to cover two people."He texted, "I dont think she understands what it means to be getting divorced."Cain began to worry about their relationship, texting Craig, "Maybe shes not on the same page as you.""This is scary. I didnt want to be part of breaking up a marriage," she wrote.Craig replied: "I didnt tell her anything about you."When prosecutors asked if she saw any red flags in early 2023, Cain answered, "No. Not even in the days or weeks after. Now I do. But at the time? I missed it all."She shared her excitement with friends but kept the romance hidden from her children.Craig frequently texted poetic love notes and confessed to past infidelity as a "mistake."He also told Cain, "I could see myself asking you to marry me."She replied, "I could see myself saying yes."Cain and Craig maintained a long-distance texting relationship until Cain made plans to visit him in March. She ended up postponing her flight due to Angela being sick.Cains flight was rescheduled for March 16-20, 2023.Craig texted Cain on March 6 that Angela thought he had drugged her."I would never drug you," he wrote. "Just for the record."Cain said that she wholeheartedly believed him. She said that Craig had told her that Angela was suicidal and "had tried to take her life before."VICTIM OR MANIPULATOR? COLORADO DENTISTS MURDER TRIAL PAINTS DUELING PORTRAITS OF WIFE IN TROUBLED MARRIAGEOn March 15, Craig told her via text, "Crash. Intubated. No brain activity."Cain replied: "No words. I love you."That same day, Craig asked if she would still visit and sent a covert plan for her to attend the funeral without his children knowing.Just before midnight, he texted, "Worst case scenario, what if they decide [that] I helped her?"Cain reassured him, "You were at work both times she went to the ER."COLORADO DENTIST'S ALLEGED INTERNET SEARCH HISTORY TAKES CENTER STAGE AS MURDER TRIAL BEGINSCain flew to Colorado on March 16. She and Craig hiked, dined at a sushi spot and spent the night together.The next day, he left to pick burial plots while she stayed behind. They met again for dinner, and he stayed in her hotel.At 2 a.m. March 19, police knocked on her hotel door and arrested Craig."I told them, Theyre divorcing," Cain testified.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XIn April, Craig began sending her handwritten love letters from jail."Karin, you have ruined me ruined me in all the best ways," he wrote. Another said, "I die a new death every day I cannot be near you."Cain initially burned two of the letters but then said she turned the rest of the letters over to detectives.She wrote one final reply, "Do not write me anymore."On cross-examination, defense attorney David Moses pressed Cain on what she didnt know.She said she had no idea Craig was still living with his wife, texting other women or had hired a prostitute in Las Vegas."But he knew," Moses said.Cain replied. "Yes.""It was infatuation, right?" the defense asked.SIGN UP TO GET THE TRUE CRIME NEWSLETTER"It felt exciting, like a high school girl." Cain said. "It felt like love."A prosecutor closed by mentioning Craigs lies about still being married, still living at home and hiring a prostitute during the initial Las Vegas business trip."Yes," Cain said, "a lot of what the defendant told me wasnt true."Carrie Hageseth, a Lyft driver and single mother, testified Wednesday that she met Craig on Seeking.com and the pair fell into a "sugar babies" relationship. In a statement to Fox News Digital, a spokesperson for Seeking.com said it is not a "sugar babies" website and it "strictly prohibit(s)" any form of transactional dating."Our dating platform helps members build meaningful relationships based on shared ambitions and what truly makes them happy, be it romance, travel, luxury, freedom or whatever it is they aspire to in their connections," the spokesperson said.During one dinner, she testified, Craig referenced the movie "The Purge,"in which there is one day when everyone can kill whomever they want without consequence.Craig, she testified, said that if he could"purge" someone, it would be his wife.He went into detail, Hageseth testified, describing how a person could be killed via injection without consequence.Hageseth went into the intimate details of their "arrangement," sharing that Craig paid for her daughters car in exchange for sex.Fox News Digital has reached out to James Craig's lead attorney, Lisa Fine Moses, for comment.

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died Thursday at the age of 71, and another WWE icon paid tribute to one of his heroes.Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson posted on social media an emotional ode to "the immortal" wrestler, whom he called "a childhood hero.""In 1984, I gave you your HULKSTER headband back, in the locker room in Madison Square Garden - I was the lucky kid [that] caught it when you threw it in the crowd. You were wrestling Mr Wonderful, Paul Orndorff that night in the main event," Johnson recalled.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"You were shocked and so happy after the match because you told me that was your very last headband and if it werent for me, youd have no way of getting that exact one made again. You promised me that you would get more made and give me a Hulkster headband of my own as a thank-you gift. A month later in Madison Square Garden, you did just that. You kept your word, with a handshake and a thanks kid. And that meant the world to that little 12-year-old boy."Johnson then reminisced on their legendary match at Rogers Centre at WrestleMania X8, a match that Johnson said "was to decide who would go down in history, as The Greatest of All Time." It remains one of the greatest matches of all time and one that has defined wrestling history.The post featured the fight on a small television, reminiscent of that of the late 90s and early 2000s.FIVE UNFORGETTABLE HULK HOGAN MATCHES THAT DEFINED WRESTLING HISTORY"When you kick out of my Rock Bottom finisher - just listen and FEEL that crowd go ELECTRICall for you. Ive never felt anything like that in my entire wrestling career. It takes two to tango, but that historic crowd reaction was all for you," Johnson wrote. "You may have passed the torch to me that night, but you, my friend.you drew the house meaning you sold out every arena and stadium across the country in your prime as Hulk Hogan, on your way to becoming the greatest of all time."From deep in my bones, and on behalf of this wild and crazy world of professional wrestling that we love, I say to you now, and foreverThank you for the house, brother Thank you, for the house. RIP Terry Bollea aka Hulk Hogan."WWE paid tribute to Hogan on Friday night's edition of "SmackDown!" with a 10-bell salute, with many of its current superstars, and some of Hogan's old foes, on the stage.The tribute included clips of Hogan's decorated wrestling career and his entertainment ventures outside the ring. The SmackDown crowd erupted in applause and a chant of "Hogan! Hogan!" after the video concluded.Fox News' Jackson Thompson contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

An urban explorer has uncovered a hauntingly preserved resort town in Japan, where towering hotels sit crumbling along a riverside cliff. It's been untouched for over three decades, according to reports.Luke Bradburn, 28, stumbled upon the forgotten tourist destination of Kinugawa Onsen during a trip to Japan in early 2024.While his original goal was to document the Fukushima exclusion zone, Bradburn ventured beyond the area and found a "ghost town."TOWER OF LONDON DIG REVEALS BLACK DEATH-ERA SKELETONS BELOW POPULAR TOURIST SITE: 'TIP OF THE ICEBERG'"I was scouting other nearby locations when I came across this entire district of abandoned hotels," Bradburn told news agency SWNS."It was like walking into a ghost town."Kinugawa Onsen was once a bustling resort town renowned for its natural hot springs. It began to decline in the early 1990s during Japans economic downturn.As tourism dried up, many hotels shuttered.But due to the countrys strict property laws, the buildings were never demolished. Many remain in legal limbo after owners either died without heirs or disappeared altogether, according to SWNS."Its very different in Japan," Bradburn said."The crime rate is so low that abandoned buildings dont get looted or destroyed as quickly."TOURISM SURGE CREATES 'NEW CHALLENGE' AS VISITORS TRANSFORM MT. FUJI INTO 'TRASH MOUNTAIN'He added, "In some cases, they need the owners permission to demolish, and if the owner died, they legally cant for 30 years."What remains today appears to be an eerie scene, with an entire street of massive, multi-story hotels slowly rotting away.Bradburn, who is from Greater Manchester and is now a full-time explorer, spent six hours navigating overgrown paths, broken staircases and precarious drop-offs around five or six of the roughly 20 structures, said SWNS.He would often move between buildings through interconnecting corridors."From the outside, its all overgrown and decaying," he said. "But inside, some of the rooms were pristine - like no one had touched them in decades."Bradburn found himself in hotel lobbies filled with forgotten remnants of the past - traditional Japanese onsen baths, untouched rooms, even drinks still sitting on tables, the same source reported."One of the strangest things was walking into a lobby and seeing a massive taxidermy deer and falcon still standing there," he recalled."It was bizarre. Id seen pictures of it online before, and then suddenly we were face to face with it."Some spaces felt like time capsules, he said.NEW TSA PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO ELIMINATE DOUBLE SCREENINGS FOR INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS"We found arcade machines still filled with toys, tables set with drinks and rooms that looked like they hadnt been touched in decades," Bradburn said."It was surreal."He said much of the area was extremely dangerous to navigate."There were floors missing, staircases hanging down, parts where you had to backtrack because everything had collapsed," he said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"It was really unsafe in some areas. You had to be so careful."Bradburn said the entire experience, overall, was emotional and disorienting."Each [building] felt like stepping into a time capsule," he said.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle"You get a sense of what life mustve been like here at its peak - and then it just stopped," he said."Its eerie, sad and fascinating all at once."Kinugawa Onsen still draws some curious visitors, said SWNS, but the ghost town of abandoned hotels stands as a quiet and mysterious relic of Japans tourism boom and bust.Much of it remains hidden in plain sight, as Bradburn's experience indicated - still waiting to be further discovered.

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields was back on the practice field Saturday morning after an injury scare had fans assuming the worst.Fields, in his first Jets training camp, suffered a dislocated toe on his right foot early during Wednesdays practice. He had to be carted off the field, sending social media ablaze with concern that the Jets season was over before it began a familiar feeling for the organizations fanbase.But the Jets were able to breathe a sigh of relief withFields back at practice on Saturday morning.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"Just trying to ease him in," head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters after the session. "I thought he did a good job in the 7-on-7. The thing is, he has a ways to go until we get him out there. Were gonna make sure we keep the process going."Fields participated in 7-on-7 drills and threw passes during the quarterback positional drills and again with the receivers. He did not participate in team drills.JETS' JUSTIN FIELDS AVOIDS 'SERIOUS INJURY' AFTER BEING CARTED OFF FIELD DURING PRACTICEGlenn said just a day earlier that the hoopla on social media was unwarranted as many feared that the latest Jets signal caller could miss significant time like his predecessor, Aaron Rodgers, did in his first season in New York."The huge storm that was created really made no sense," Glenn said. "And I think thats a lesson for all of us of, guys, lets just wait until we get the diagnosis. And I will not BS you, all right? I will tell you exactly what it is and well move on. So that shouldnt happen again."Fields signed a two-year, $40 million deal in March after playingin Pittsburgh. Glenn said Friday that he did not anticipate the injury to derail his season.The Associated Press contributed to this report.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X, and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticized liberal media outlets for ignoring a declassified report alleging former President Barack Obama and his administration "manufactured" intelligence in order to launch the years-long Trump-Russia investigation.Gabbard declassified the report on the Obama administration's Russia "hoax" last Friday, revealing "overwhelming evidence" that demonstrates how, after Trump won the 2016 election against Hillary Clinton, then-President Barack Obama and his national security team laid the groundwork for what would be the years-long TrumpRussia collusion probe.The intelligence chief noted that it was "interesting" to see how the mainstream media had "refused to cover this story at all" this week, and said that their silence on the matter was "deafening.""It's interesting to see how when they do cover this, they don't actually cover the revelations that these intelligence reports and the evidence that we released actually conveys to the American people," she said Saturday on "Fox & Friends."CNN HOSTS DISMISS NEW RUSSIAGATE EVIDENCE AS 'DISTRACTION' FROM EPSTEIN FILES: SHOULDN'T 'EVEN BE REPEATING'"They simply talk about their criticisms of it or convey Democrat politicians' criticisms, but none of them actually deal with the truth that has been revealed."Gabbard said there are two reasons why liberal media outlets refuse to talk about the findings revealed in the report."Number one is they don't want the American people to know the truth. But also they recognize the mainstream media's complicity in this, that they were fed early lines from this manufactured false intelligence assessment that President Obama ordered, that John Brennan and James Clapper created without any vetting, without any actual journalistic integrity of looking at what they were being fed. They received it and they printed it almost immediately," she added.The DNI compared the medias current silence on the damning intelligence report to its past role in promoting the "manufactured false intelligence" about Iraqs weapons of mass destruction to garner support for war in the Middle East.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE"And how many did they ever admit that they were wrong, that they failed as journalists?" she questioned. "Really, they didn't. They gave, a couple of them gave some lame excuses. But there's a lot of parallels here for us to take a step back and look at, again, the magnitude of what has been revealed and why it's important to every American, not just Democrats or Republicans, butit really has to do with the foundational principles of our democratic republic and the integrity of that."GABBARD CLAIMS OBAMA'S GOAL WITH RUSSIA NARRATIVE WAS TO 'SUBVERT THE WILL OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLEObama recently responded to the "bizarre allegations" made by the Trump administration in connection with the declassified report, issuing a rare public statement on Tuesday."Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response," Obama spokesman Patrick Rodenbush said in a statement. "But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one.""These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction," Obama's spokesman continued. "Nothing in the document issued last week undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes."He added: "These findings were affirmed in a 2020 report by the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee, led by then-Chairman Marco Rubio."Gabbard commented on Obama's response to the declassification of the Trump-Russia report during her appearance on "Fox & Friends" Saturday, arguing that his "carefully worded" response "deflects away from addressing any of the truth that was revealed."

If your electricity bill seems shockingly high, you're not imagining it. A big part of the spike is being driven by rising artificial intelligence electricity demand.PJM Interconnection, the largest power grid operator in the United States, says electricity usage is climbing sharply this summer. Some areas may see bills increase by as much as 20%. One of the main drivers behind this trend is the growing power consumption from data centers that support AI systems like ChatGPT and other generative tools.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERTRUMP ADMIN TACKLES URGENT ELECTRICAL GRID CRISIS AS AI SET TO DOUBLE DEMANDPJM supplies electricity to 67 million customers across 13 states: Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, as well as the District of Columbia. It manages a vast and complex network of power distribution. This summer, the grid is showing signs of strain.In just the past year, data centers running AI have started using much more electricity. These centers can consume up to 30 times more power than traditional data centers. Most of them are connected to the same grid that serves homes and businesses, which means the cost of that power growth is shared by everyone.GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HEREAI took off in 2023 when tools like ChatGPT became widely adopted. Since then, companies have been racing to build more infrastructure to keep up. PJM's territory now has the largest number of data centers in the world.Between 2024 and 2025, electricity demand from AI and data centers in the PJM region contributed to a $9 billion increase in power costs. PJM expects peak usage this summer to reach over 154,000 megawatts, with the potential to exceed all-time records during heat waves or emergencies.While demand is rising quickly, the power supply is not keeping up with the pace. Many fossil fuel plants are shutting down due to state regulations, aging infrastructure or market conditions. More than 9,000 megawatts of coal capacity will retire or convert to gas in 2025 alone.WHAT IS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)?Clean energy options like wind and solar are often the cheapest ways to add new power, but developers are struggling with permitting delays, rising costs and a loss of federal incentives. For example, the 30% federal solar tax credit for homeowners will end after 2025. That change is already slowing down new installations.Even if you never use AI tools yourself, you are still likely paying for their growth. The cost of expanding the data center's power supply is spread across all grid users, including regular households.PJM customers have been warned to expect electric bills to increase by $25 or more per month. Commercial users may see prices climb nearly 30%.To help prevent rolling blackouts, PJM is rolling out demand response programs that pay large businesses to temporarily reduce their electricity use during periods of extreme demand. Still, if electricity usage exceeds 166,000 megawatts, some regions may not have enough reserve power to maintain reliability.Looking for ways to lower your electricity bill as prices surge? Here are some effective tips you can start using today:For more tips and expert advice, check out the7 best ways to save money on your electricity billAI electricity demand is growing faster than the grid can handle. As more data centers come online to power tools like ChatGPT, the strain is showing up on your utility bill. Without major upgrades to infrastructure or smarter energy policy, prices could keep climbing. The tech may be smart, but the cost of keeping it running is getting harder for everyone else to ignore.Have your electricity bills gone up recently? Let us know by writing us atCyberguy.com/ContactSign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips, urgent security alerts and exclusive deals delivered straight to your inbox. Plus, youll get instant access to my Ultimate Scam Survival Guide free when you join myCYBERGUY.COM/NEWSLETTERCopyright 2025 CyberGuy.com. All rights reserved.

Thrift stores can be goldmines for vintage finds and budget buys. When it comes to kitchen gear, however, some secondhand steals may do more harm than good."I'm all about thrifting," Abby Thaxton, owner of The Lucky Rabbit antique store in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, told Fox News Digital. "Yet not everything from decades past is safe to use the way it was originally intended."From cookware that could leach toxins to appliances in need of repair, some items are better off as decor or avoided, period.NONSTICK PANS FACE POTENTIAL BAN IN NEW YORK AMID HEALTH CONCERNSHere's what experts say you should skip or at least think twice about buying.Sara McDaniel, a home expert and founder of Simply Southern Cottage in Louisiana, said she loves stumbling upon wooden bowls and utensils but approaches them with caution."Wood is porous and an easy home for bacteria or mold," McDaniel told Fox News Digital."If you see a crack, I'd pass on buying this item for cooking, but it can still be used for decor."TOXIC HEAVY METALS DETECTED IN POPULAR RICE BRANDS ACROSS AMERICA, STUDY SHOWSShe suggested looking for items made of teak, a hardwood resistant to moisture, rot and insects.Avoid vintage ceramics and leaded crystal made before the 1970s and 1980s, when laws were enacted to ban or limit the use of lead in everyday household items, Thaxton said."Vintage ceramics especially bright, imported or handmade ones can leach lead," Thaxton said.The same goes for dishes with lead-based glaze or paint, she added."Collect them for their charm, not your dinner party."Forget about buying electronics secondhand unless you can plug them in to see if they work first, New Jersey-based smart shopping expert Trae Bodge told Fox News Digital.DELI MEAT, CUCUMBERS TOP LIST OF 'REALLY RISKY FOODS' YOU MIGHT HAVE IN THE FRIDGE"It can be challenging to determine how old they are, and there may be hidden damage, such as bent parts, cracks or faulty electrical wiring," Bodge said."It could also be difficult to find replacement parts, if needed."Items like toasters or blenders can be great finds at secondhand shops, but she said she sees them as temporary solutions until brand-new replacements can be bought.Old plastic items made before 2010 may contain harmful chemicals that are now restricted or banned, like Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, which can also leach into food especially when heated.WHY FOOD SAFETY EXPERTS STAND BEHIND THE 'WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT' STRATEGYMany older plastics weren't designed for microwave or dishwasher use and they can harbor grease and bacteria."Vintage plastics may look fun and colorful, but they're not food-safe," Thaxton said."Great for display not for snacks.""Buying cast-iron cookware that has been well-maintained is an excellent way to save on cast iron, but if the care is in question, this is a category I would skip because there is a danger of rust," Bodge said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERLight surface rust can be scraped off and scratched "seasoning" can be restored, but more intense damage can risk food safety, according to experts."With the rise in awareness of harmful chemicals emitted from non-stick pans coated with Teflon, I would never recommend buying those secondhand," McDaniel said."Most used pans have scratches and other surface damage, which releases harmful chemicals into your food and your body ultimately absorbs.""This category is a 'no' for me," Bodge agreed.For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyleKeeping eyes peeled for newer kitchen items, manufactured under modern safety standards, is the best bet, experts said."Don't overlook the magic of newer secondhand staples," said Thaxton."It's an easy way to stock a kitchen without breaking the bank."