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Meteorite that crashed through Georgia home predates Earth’s formation

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August 9, 2025

Meteorite spotted in the Southern sky

Dashcam footage captures a large fireball in the sky over Lexington, South Carolina, which was recently confirmed to be a meteorite fragment that crashed into a Georgia home on June 26, 2025. (Credit: William Jackson/TMX)

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A meteorite fragment that burst through the roof of a Georgia home last June has been determined to be billions of years old and to predate the Earth, according to a geology professor.

“A lot of people saw the fireball,” University of Georgia geologist Scott Harris told Fox News Digital of the meteorite fragment that he said had come from an asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter and fell to Earth on June 26 near Atlanta.

He said he was immediately alerted to the incident and went to examine what had happened, looking in the attic for the fragment’s point of entry.

“The homeowner didn’t know that they actually had a clean hole through the roof, through an air duct,” he continued. “They knew about the hole in the roof, but they didn’t know it went through the air duct, through one side of the air duct, out the other side of air duct through a couple of feet of insulation, then through the ceiling, then they had about a 10-foot-high ceiling, kind of a slanted frame ceiling, and then it went the distance from there to the floor and left about a centimeter-and-a-half little crater in the floor.”

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In a video screenshot, a bright object, later determined to be a meteorite fragment, is seen in the sky in McDonough, Ga., June 26, 2025. (Bryan Jennings Updyke via AP)

He said the meteorite had left a hole in the floor “about the size of a large cherry tomato.”

“And so this hit hard enough that part of it just absolutely was pulverized like somebody hitting it with a sledgehammer,” he explained.

Harris said the ancient fragment briefly broke the sound barrier when it entered the Earth’s atmosphere.

“These are objects that go back to the original material formed 4.56 billion years ago,” Harris explained. “So, in the days slightly before the formation of the planets themselves, and at least the rocky interior planets. And, you know, those are the basic building blocks then of our rocky planets and, so that’s one of the reasons that scientists are interested in studying them is it shows us about some of the processes that were active during the early days of the solar system.”

Hole left in roof by meteor fragment

A hole left in a Georgia homeowner’s roof by the meteorite fragment. (Henry County EMA)

The Earth is believed to be 4.54 billion years old.

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Harris explained that while such a small fragment didn’t present a threat to anyone, scientists want to study the dynamics of meteorites falling to Earth because the “ultimate goal is to tell you what the risk assessment is for what could be absolute doom.”

“No one’s got to do anything about a small object like this coming through the atmosphere, but understanding where these materials come from in the solar system and understanding that even the dynamics of the small pieces are important for ultimately understanding where the bigger ones are and what the risks are for us in the future,” he said.

Crater in the floor left by meteor fragment

A crater left on a homeowner’s floor by a meteorite fragment. (Henry County EMA)

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Scientists studying the dynamics of meteorites can attempt to “engineer ways to avoid collisions with them, most notably by techniques like were demonstrated a few years ago by the DART mission, where we could actually have what’s called a kinetic impacter to go and basically move an asteroid a little bit,” Harris explained.

“If you move an asteroids headed toward us, and you move it early enough, then you get it to avoid us all together.”

Football mom shares heatstroke prevention tips after son’s death

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August 9, 2025

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In recent weeks, two high-school football players — Joshua Henderson, 16, from Tennessee, and Mikah King, 15, from Georgia — collapsed and died after practicing in the heat.

In 2017, the same tragedy occurred when Zach Martin, 16, died of heatstroke during summer football practice in Florida.

After collapsing, he was taken to the hospital with a body temperature of 107 degrees Fahrenheit.

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His mother, Laurie Martin-Giordano, president of the Zach Martin Foundation, spoke to Fox & Friends on Thursday to discuss ways to prevent this tragic outcome for other athletes.

Martin-Giordano emphasized “advocating for yourself” first and foremost.

In recent weeks, two high-school football players collapsed and died after practicing in the heat. (iStock)

“You will need to make sure that you’re getting the hydration and the nutrition and plenty of sleep, because those are things that your coach or your teachers are not going to have any awareness of,” she said.

What is heatstroke?

Mayo Clinic defines heatstroke as “a condition caused by the body overheating.”

It can happen after exposure to high temperatures or prolonged physical activity during periods of excessive heat.

It’s important to recognize the warning signs and take precautions, experts say.

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“There are a few stages of heat injury, and heatstroke is the most serious,” says Mayo Clinic.

Symptoms of heatstroke include high body temperature (104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), change in mental state or behavior, change in sweating pattern and flushed skin, according to the above source.

Other signs may include nausea and vomiting, rapid breathing, racing heart rate and headache.

Temperature getting hotter

The first step when someone experiences heatstroke symptoms is not to call an ambulance, but to do anything possible to lower their core body temperature, experts say. (iStock)

Hydration and rest are the first line of defense, experts advise.

“If you feel faint or weak, STOP all activity and get to a cool place,” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states on its website.

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The first step when someone experiences heatstroke symptoms is not to call an ambulance, but to do anything possible to lower their core body temperature, Martin-Giordano emphasized.

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“If you feel faint or weak, STOP all activity and get to a cool place,” the CDC states on its website. (iStock)

“It needs to be below [104 degrees Fahrenheit],” she said. “104 is significant because that is where the body loses its ability to regulate temperature.”

“Immediately start cooling before you start taking them to the hospital … During that time, their core temperature is just going to continue to climb, which does a significant amount of damage to the body.”

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“In cases like we’ve seen lately and with my son, they can’t recover from that. It’s just too much damage internally,” she added.

Once the body has begun cooling down, it is important to seek aid, which may include calling 911 for an ambulance.

Overheated athlete

Once the body has begun cooling down, it is important to seek aid, which may include calling 911 for an ambulance. (iStock)

Tips for safely exercising in the heat

If you plan to exercise while it’s hot outside, Mayo Clinic suggests the following strategies to stay cool and safe.

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Limit outdoor activity, especially during the middle of the day when the sun is hottest.
Wear and reapply sunscreen as indicated on the package.
Schedule workouts and practices earlier or later in the day when the temperature is cooler.
Start activities slowly and pick up the pace gradually.
Drink more water than usual, and don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink more. Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.
Monitor your condition and have someone do the same for you.
Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.

Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.

Dad sparks outrage proposing two-week vacation alone with 8-month-old baby

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August 9, 2025

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A new dad sparked a firestorm at home – and online – by suggesting he take a two-week vacation with his 8-month-old son, leaving his wife behind.

He shared his story on Reddit’s “Am I the A–hole” subreddit and asked if he was in the wrong.

While his wife of five years works an “intense and inflexible” job and has little paid time off left this year, his work can be done remotely and he still has paid time off to use, he said.

“I suggested I use some of my PTO to go away for a couple of weeks with the baby,” he wrote in the post. “I’d handle everything, and I was thinking of going somewhere really easy, like an all-inclusive resort so I don’t have to do much traveling.”

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That would give him and his wife a break, he said, and his wife could catch up on sleep too, he added.

The husband said his wife, not pictured, refused to discuss his vacation ideas any further. (iStock)

But his wife refused. “Flat out ‘no,’ no discussion,” he said.

She cited concerns about separation anxiety, disrupting the baby’s routine and feeling left out.

He offered alternatives: bringing his mother to help, choosing a closer destination or even going alone.

“I guess I could stay home and just use the PTO right here, which is probably what she wants, but that feels like a bit of a waste,” he added. “Travel is one of the things we both love, and it feels like one of the few ways to really make use of my time off.”

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So, he turned to the internet, where many people were appalled by the suggestion, ruling “YTA,” the acronym for “You’re the A–hole.”

“I know this feels unfair, since you have so much PTO, but taking the baby away for WEEKS!!??” one person wrote, slamming the suggestion as “ludicrous.”

“That’s insane, bro,” said someone else.

Baby seen on dad's lap on airplane. She is drinking from bottle and has her arm outstretched toward camera

Some argued that two weeks would be too long for the mom and 8-month-old baby, not pictured, to be apart. (iStock)

“If my husband ever suggested taking our baby away from me, especially for a vacation, I would suggest he spend his PTO looking for a new wife,” another commenter said.

“You can’t just take the baby away like that,” wrote another. “Regardless if you have solo experience, the baby needs structure, routine, and time with mom.”

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David Gomez, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Rancho Mirage, Calif., said that two weeks for an 8-month-old to be away from a parent might be too long.

“This is a core attachment and bonding period for infants,” Gomez told Fox News Digital. “An absence like this can affect attachment.”

“A better approach might be to take either local or shorter trips,” he added.

London, UK – July 31, 2018: The buttons of the app Reddit, surrounded by Pinterest, Whatsapp, and other apps on the screen of an iPhone. (iStock)

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The dad did not reveal where he lives but said in one comment that it is a “small and somewhat inaccessible” country that makes it difficult and expensive to take short trips – but that he is open to different suggestions.

Some people online empathized with him.

A Canadian mom shared that she took her baby to her mother’s home an hour away during her maternity leave, sometimes without her husband.

“I get it that you may need a change of scenery,” she wrote.

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Others said that Reddit might treat a mother wanting a solo baby trip differently.

One person said that they see many posts online about “inconsiderate dads who don’t even want to change diapers,” and that this dad’s willingness to care for the baby alone was refreshing. “I wish more dads felt like this,” the person said.

Father adjusting baby backpack carrier for going on a hike, seen holding baby up and smiling with mountains, car and bike in distance

Some argued that the father, not pictured, sounds “very capable” and that he should be able to take the child on a trip alone. (iStock)

Jo Hayes, an Australia-based parenting consultant and founder of EtiquetteExpert.org, said it’s unfair for the wife to refuse all the options her husband proposed.

“He sounds like a very capable dad – confident in his ability to manage the baby on his own, and, in fact, enjoy it during vacation,” Hayes told Fox News Digital.

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The family could talk over video chat every day, or the wife could try to meet them for a portion of the trip, she suggested.

The key, Hayes added, is for the couple to communicate clearly and calmly.

“Love, kindness and compassion are essential in any marital communication, to reaffirm the marital bond and remind the other – and oneself – that you are a team, especially in raising a child,” she said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the original poster for comment.

Deirdre Bardolf is a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital.

Viking Diet revived for its impressive health benefits, but risks exist

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The Vikings may be best known for raiding and sailing, but now their eating habits are also drawing attention.

The “Viking diet” — sometimes called the “Nordic diet” — is rooted in what Norse people ate from the 8th to 11th centuries, and it’s currently having a modern revival.

Does this ancient way of eating deserve a place in your meal plan?

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Registered dietitian and food blogger Lauren Harris-Pincus, based in New Jersey, spoke with Fox News Digital about the details of the diet, its benefits and caveats, and smart ways to implement it.

The Viking diet contains a significant amount of meat and animal fat compared to the Mediterranean diet, which also promotes whole foods. (iStock)

What did the Vikings eat?

“[The Vikings] were limited to the foods available to them at the time,” Harris-Pincus said. “Their diet focused on clean, sustainable foods, which is why we are discussing its health benefits today.”

The Viking (or Nordic) diet mirrors today’s popular wellness plans, according to the dietitian. “Similar to the Mediterranean diet … it’s based on whole foods,” she said.

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Ultraprocessed foods have been making headlines, with some reports stating that Americans get over half their calories from lower-quality, unhealthy food groups.

Fiber-rich carbs like fruit, veggies, legumes, nuts and whole grains “support gut health and help to prevent lifestyle diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and some cancers.”

“It’s not important, wise or practical to follow the Viking diet exactly in our current food environment.”

Harris-Pincus shared some of the staples of the Viking diet, listed below.

Vegetables: onions, garlic, leeks, cabbage, carrots, turnips, parsnips
Nuts: walnuts, hazelnuts
Fruit: raspberries, bilberries, plums, wild apples
Meat: from cattle, pigs, sheep, ducks, hens and even horses or geese
Seafood: herring, salmon, mackerel, plus whale and seal meat
Grains: rye, barley, oats, millet, buckwheat
Dairy: milk, butter, cheese
Eggs, plus salt and spices for preserving food

Beer and mead (a honey-based fermented drink) were also common, sometimes even consumed by children due to lack of clean water.

A bearded man eats food outside

While the high fat content helped Vikings survive cold winters, the excessive amount of saturated fat poses a cardiovascular risk, experts say. (iStoc)

Potential downsides

Despite its natural, unprocessed appeal, the Viking diet could have some nutritional downsides.

“This diet contains a significant amount of meat and animal fat compared to the Mediterranean diet,” Harris-Pincus warned.

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“While the high fat content helped Vikings survive cold winters, the excessive amount of saturated fat is a cardiovascular risk.”

The preserved nature of Viking-era food also meant high sodium, which is another heart health concern. Plus, the beer-heavy lifestyle doesn’t align with healthy lifestyles.

Person eating seafood and other whole foods

“Anyone can include more whole foods, especially fiber-rich carbs, while limiting highly processed foods high in sugar, fat and sodium.” (iStock)

Tips to eat like a Viking

To make the most of a modern-day Viking diet, Harris-Pincus suggests skipping the mead while stealing some of the smarter habits.

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“Anyone can include more whole foods, especially fiber-rich carbs, while limiting highly processed foods high in sugar, fat and sodium,” she said.

Something as simple as cooking more at home and focusing on quality ingredients could have positive effects, according to the expert.

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“It’s not important, wise or practical to follow the Viking diet exactly in our current food environment,” Harris-Pincus said.

“However, cooking at home with whole-food ingredients high in protein and fiber is always a good idea.”

Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox News Digital. She and the lifestyle team cover a range of story topics including food and drink, travel, and health.

Secondhand travel lets tourists score cheaper vacation bookings online

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A little-known travel method is helping frugal tourists score luxury vacations for less.

The trend, “secondhand travel,” might sound unappealing, but in reality, it’s all about capitalizing on already-organized plans.

It involves “buying” other people’s canceled trips at a discounted rate while also letting sellers recoup some of their nonrefundable costs from their vacations.

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That allows the buyer to score a vacation for 20%-30% off – making it a win-win for both parties.

As a bonus, the “secondhand traveler” may not even need to plan anything, since the trip is often already organized.

Tourists are turning to secondhand travel methods to book luxury vacations for up to 30% off. (iStock)

Katy Nastro, a spokesperson for Going, a travel company headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, told Fox News Digital the trend’s name is a bit of a misnomer, since the vacation that’s being resold hasn’t been used.

Some platforms, like Roomer, have been selling unused hotel rooms for years – but the concept of secondhand travel is new to most Americans.

“I still wouldn’t say they are fully known by the traveling public,” she said.

The most common types of resold vacations include hotels or all-inclusive stays.

“And, due to the nature of them, these types of trips are best for those with flexible schedules who can leave within a week and aren’t truly tied to a destination … [F]or most people, [that] can be difficult.”

Nastro said Transfer Travel and Sparefare are two online marketplaces to search for secondhand bookings.

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The most common types of resold vacations include hotels or all-inclusive stays, Nastro said, many of which just require a quick name change.

“You are locked into whatever you purchase, which doesn’t allow for any cost comparisons after the fact, which can help you save,” she said.

“The options may be limited to specific areas for when you are looking to travel, so you don’t have the freedom to really choose where you are going and staying.”

The biggest hurdle to selling your trips is airfare – and Nastro cautioned people to be “absolutely sure” before listing on these sites.

“Changing names on airfare can be difficult, and some airlines don’t allow this practice outside the 24-hour window regardless,” she said. “So before any flight is put onto a platform, make sure your airline will allow for changes.”

Woman wearing jeans walking with suitcase at airport

“Speak to multiple people at the airline before putting your flights up on one of these sites,” a travel expert advised. (iStock)

“Speak to multiple people at the airline before putting your flights up on one of these sites,” Nastro added.

But if you’re thinking of using the method for your next family getaway, secondhand booking can be rather limiting.

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It might be preferable for single remote workers who have more flexibility in terms of dates and times, the expert advised.

“The options may be limited to specific areas for when you are looking to travel, so you don’t have the freedom to really choose where you are going and staying,” she said.

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“Additionally, you are likely going to find more options near major cities, not near more remote destinations or national parks.”

Her big advice for bookers? Shop around these sites to ensure that the 20%-30% discounts are actually the best deal available.

Luxurious hotel

From rooftop suites to beachfront resorts, secondhand travel offers a new path to luxury for less. (iStock)

“For example, I shopped around a NYC hotel during the same dates advertised and was able to find a cheaper rate at the same hotel on an OTA [online travel agency] — which also gave me 24 hours to decide if I wanted to cancel,” she said.

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“Just as if you would shop around at other hotels, shop around on other sites and with the hotel directly to ensure this rate is really worth it.“

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