The quake was centered in Chocó. Communities there are continuing to recover from widespread damage, according to AP.

The deadly earthquake adds another concern for travelers as Colombia remains under a Level 3 “Reconsider Travel” advisory from the U.S. State Department because of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping and natural disasters — with several regions carrying the more severe Level 4 designation, per the State Department.

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U.S. officials have also cautioned that foreign visitors can be targeted by criminals, including schemes involving drugs used to incapacitate victims before robberies or assaults.

The epicenter of the earthquake was near San José del Palmar in Chocó, along Colombia’s Pacific coast and roughly 250 miles west of the capital city of Bogotá, according to the AP.

Footage obtained by Fox News Digital shows the aftermath of the earthquake in Pereira, with furniture overturned and household belongings scattered across floors in one house.

Nearly 1.2 million visitors from the United States traveled to Colombia in 2024, according to the country’s Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism.

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American travelers frequently visit destinations including Cartagena on the Caribbean coast, as well as Medellín and Bogotá.

Though the earthquake struck outside the major tourist hubs, travelers may still need to consider conditions in affected areas when planning transportation and itineraries.

Fox News Digital reached out to the State Department for additional information.

While earthquakes and other natural disasters are rare while on vacation, they do happen, travel expert and journalist Angel Castellanos told Fox News Digital.

“We see travelers caught in these situations all the time,” said Castellanos, who has visited Colombia multiple times.

He recommended travelers first determine whether their itineraries include affected areas.

“Check in on their airline to make sure that the flight is still happening, that the routes are not impacted for their particular itineraries,” Castellanos said, adding that travel insurance is a necessity.

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“I always advise travelers to purchase travel insurance once they start spending the big dollars on big-ticket items like airfare and like hotels,” he added.

“That way they’re fully covered, but definitely look into it a lot more and just check on the airlines first.”

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Castellanos also encouraged Americans traveling abroad to enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, or STEP.

The program allows travelers to register their trip with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

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“You should think of it as a really boring travel chore that you should do for your mom or your grandma or your loved ones,” Castellanos said.

“It allows you to register your complete itinerary in case something goes wrong,” he added.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province, where most cases have been reported in the popular beach destination of Playa Langosta.

Known for its beaches, surfing and hiking, Guanacaste is one of Costa Rica’s most popular tourist regions.

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The agency is advising travelers to protect themselves against mosquito bites while visiting the area.

Chikungunya is spread through mosquito bites; it typically causes fever and severe joint pain, the CDC said in the travel notice. 

Symptoms usually begin three to seven days after an infected mosquito bite and may also include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling and rash.

While most people recover within a week, “some can have severe joint pain for months to years following acute illness,” the CDC warns.

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There is no specific treatment for chikungunya, according to the agency. 

Prevention is the best way to avoid infection.

The CDC recommends using insect repellent, wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants and staying in accommodations with air conditioning or window screens. Vaccinations are also recommended for eligible travelers visiting an outbreak area.

Officials have confirmed four cases and identified another 17 probable cases linked to the outbreak, according to a notice from Costa Rica’s Ministry of Health. Both Costa Rican residents and foreign visitors are among the cases under investigation.

Specialized teams have fumigated approximately 5,000 homes and eliminated mosquito breeding sites in an effort to contain the outbreak, the notice stated.

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The CDC also advises pregnant women to reconsider traveling to the affected area, particularly if they’re close to delivering their baby, because the virus can be passed to a newborn around the time of birth.

Travelers who develop fever, joint pain, headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or a rash during or after their trip should seek medical care, the agency said.

Fox News Digital reached out to the CDC for comment.

The advisory in Costa Rica is the latest in a series of chikungunya-related travel alerts.

Fox News Digital previously reported that the CDC issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Bolivia earlier this year after a chikungunya outbreak in the country’s Santa Cruz and Cochabamba departments.

The agency also issued Level 2 advisories for the Seychelles, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean, as well as Cuba, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and China’s Guangdong Province after chikungunya outbreaks.

Ashley DiMella of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.

Substack will now help users determine whether what they’re reading may have been written by AI. A new tool coming to the platform can scan posts, notes, replies, and comments to provide an estimate of how much text could be AI-generated or written with AI assistance, according to a blog post published on Tuesday.

The tool is powered by an AI detection company called Pangram and is rolling out across the web and the iOS app, with an Android launch coming “soon.” Readers can analyze content longer than 100 words by choosing the “Scan for AI text” option from the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of a post.

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The team can add food dye to create almost any color or design. Therefore, a medical sensor could look more like face paint than a clinical patch. Penn State has filed a provisional patent for the technology. The researchers published their findings earlier this month, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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Researchers created the ink by mixing several polymers and acidic additives into a water-based solution. The wet material has a glue-like consistency. Once painted onto the body, it dries in less than 10 minutes. A hair dryer can shorten the drying time.

After it dries, the ink becomes an electrode that collects electrical signals from the body. Because researchers paint it directly onto the skin, the ink follows tiny ridges and uneven areas. That close contact can produce more reliable measurements.

Many traditional electrodes use rigid metal-based materials. Those materials provide stability, but they can pull away from the body during exercise or everyday movement. Some experimental sensors use hydrogel instead. The soft material absorbs water and stretches with the skin. However, hydrogel can dry out over time and lose its grip.

Prefabricated electrodes can also leave a small air gap after someone applies them. Hair or sweat may make that gap worse. As a result, the sensor may struggle to capture a clear signal. Painting the electrode in place helps it settle into the skin’s natural texture before it hardens.

The dried ink handles the skin contact. Meanwhile, a piece of porous silver textile connects the electrode to the rest of the system. Researchers paint part of the wet ink over the silver fabric. The liquid flows into the textile and hardens, forming a secure connection.

A clip then connects the fabric to a larger electronic module. The wearer keeps that module taped beneath their clothing. Finally, the module sends the collected signals to a computer through Bluetooth.

The porous textile allowed the electrode to stretch beyond 150% of its original size without breaking. Its open structure also gives hair and moisture space to pass through the material.

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In one experiment, a co-author wore the painted electrodes during normal daily activities for 12 hours. The system successfully tracked the person’s ECG readings throughout the test. An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart. Doctors can use that information to examine heart rhythm and identify signs that may need further attention.

A separate co-author wore the electrodes during exercise. The material remained attached and continued recording accurate signals during physical activity. The researchers also painted an electrode onto a co-author’s forearm. It captured EMG signals produced by muscle contractions.

The team sent those signals to a robotic prosthetic. As a result, the person could control the robotic hand without touching it. The research paper also describes EEG detection through hair. EEG readings reflect electrical activity in the brain. In addition, the researchers reported no image artifact during MRI testing, which suggests the design may work alongside medical imaging.

Penn State says the technology could eventually help spot heart attacks early. The electrodes can record detailed ECG data, which may reveal changes in the heart’s electrical activity. Still, the researchers have not shown that the tattoo can diagnose a heart attack.

The reported tests involved co-authors during daily activities and exercise. The team did not test the system on patients experiencing heart attacks. Therefore, the heart attack application remains a future possibility. The prototype cannot replace emergency care or medical testing.

Medical wearables can make some people feel self-conscious. A visible patch may also feel intimidating to a child who needs ongoing monitoring. The paint-on electronic tattoo gives the wearer more control over its appearance. Someone could choose a cartoon, a favorite color or a less noticeable design.

Researchers believe that personalization could encourage people to wear the sensors longer. The approach may be especially useful for children, teenagers and people who worry about the stigma of wearing a medical device. The electrodes can also wash away after use. A person could then paint on a fresh set while continuing to use the more expensive electronic module. According to the researchers, one bottle of ink could contain enough material for several applications over multiple days or a week.

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The team plans to keep developing the electrodes. Future versions may be able to monitor biomarkers such as glucose or cortisol. Researchers are also considering how health care providers, including pediatricians, might use the system.

Another possible application involves plants. Painted electrodes could help scientists study chemical exposure and track how environmental conditions affect plant health.

However, Penn State has not announced a consumer version or release date. The technology will need more development and clinical validation before people can rely on it for medical decisions.

You will not find a bottle of electronic tattoo ink at your pharmacy anytime soon. Even so, the research offers a look at how wearable health technology may change. Future sensors could fit the skin more closely and remain comfortable during movement. Custom designs could also make long-term monitoring feel less clinical.

More dependable contact may help doctors collect useful data while patients go about their normal routines. That could reveal changes that a short appointment might miss. The research remains early, though. Comfort and colorful designs will matter only if larger studies confirm the technology is safe and medically reliable.

This is the kind of wearable tech that could make health monitoring feel a lot less clinical. The paint goes right on the skin, stays connected during movement and can be customized so it looks more like body art than medical gear. I am also intrigued by the prosthetic hand test because it shows this idea could eventually help people control devices through their own muscle signals. The heart attack angle is promising, but it is still early. The tattoo can record ECG data, though researchers have not shown that it can diagnose an active heart attack.

Would a colorful, washable design make you more willing to wear a medical sensor every day, or would you trust a traditional hospital-style patch more? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com

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The NY Post reports that the skateboarder and a friend were attempting to hold a parking spot for someone when a Mercedes pulled up and tried to park in the “reserved by skateboarder” spot.

The viral video of the incident shows the Mercedes being hit with a skateboard a couple of times before the skater throws his preferred method of transportation at the vehicle.

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The driver jumps out, grabs the board and swings it at the skater. That was a mistake. The two men then exchange the types of pillow-soft punches you throw in your worst nightmare.

These two weren’t cut out for hand-to-hand combat. Some kicks are thrown in there before the two fall hard to the pavement. The two ignore the pleas of the woman who was with the Mercedes driver and things get worse for him.

The skateboarder gets on top, appears to land at least one weak punch, then lets the driver up. The skater then grabs his board and smashes his opponent in the head with it.

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The solid shot to the head, the hardest delivered by either of them, is followed by the skateboarder getting the Mercedes driver in a choke hold.

The witness filming the action decides to walk over to the Mercedes and reveals that the SUV has a smashed windshield.

A spokesman for the NYPD confirmed to The Post that the driver of the Mercedes was trying to park his vehicle in a parking spot prior to the insanity captured on camera.

The skateboarder, who as of Saturday afternoon the police were still looking for, left the scene. The driver was taken to a local hospital in stable condition, according to police.

There were no arrests made. Sometimes you do battle on the sidewalk over a parking spot. Sometimes you’re arrested. Sometimes you’re not.