In a rare celestial event, an asteroid known as 2024 RW1 took us by surprise as it streaked across the sky above the Philippines. The small asteroid, measuring only about one meter in diameter, was detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey mere hours before it entered Earth’s atmosphere. Despite initial reports claiming that it “struck
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The tragic incident involving the sinking of the superyacht off the coast of Sicily has left many questions unanswered. The recent reports suggest that the banking boss, Jonathan Bloomer, and his wife, Judy Bloomer, suffocated to death in an air bubble as the oxygen ran out, rather than drowning when the yacht sank, according to
Recently, two members of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, have raised concerns regarding the safety practices of “foreign-owned” e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. Their primary focus is on the alleged sale of “deadly baby and toddler products” through these platforms. In a letter sent to the
Corporate giant Molson Coors has recently announced a significant shift in its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. In an internal memo obtained by CNBC, the company revealed its decision to eliminate supplier diversity quotas, citing them as complex and influenced by external factors beyond its control. While Molson Coors maintains its commitment to ensuring suppliers
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has long been a concern for older adults, with the potential for severe outcomes such as hospitalization. A recent study led by Diya Surie, MD, of the CDC in Atlanta, showed promising results in terms of vaccine effectiveness against RSV-associated hospitalization in adults aged 60 and over during the 2023-2024 season.
The bereaved families and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire have expressed deep dissatisfaction with the inquiry process, labeling it as a “seven-year delay to justice”. Despite the publication of the report that condemned the failures of various entities involved in the disaster, such as government agencies, building companies, contractors, fire safety experts, and council
The recent resignation of Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, has sparked a wave of government reform in the country. Kuleba, who has been a key figure in Ukraine’s efforts to combat the ongoing invasion by Russia, tendered his resignation which is set to be considered at an upcoming plenary session meeting. This move
Huawei Mate XT, the company’s first tri-fold smartphone, is generating a lot of buzz ahead of its official launch in China. A recent leak has given us an early look at the phone’s design, showcasing a tablet-like build and a distinctive circular rear camera module. This leak not only provides a sneak peek at the
Asia-Pacific markets took a significant hit on Wednesday in response to the sell-off of U.S. tech stocks and concerning economic data, particularly from Japan’s Nikkei 225 which saw a 3.19% drop. Semiconductor-related companies like Renesas Electronics, Tokyo Electron, and Advantest experienced substantial losses, with some dropping over 8%. Additionally, Softbank Group, which owns chip designer
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to drop out of the presidential race and endorse former President Donald Trump in key battleground states was intended to give Trump a better chance of winning. However, Kennedy’s plan to remove his name from the ballot in these states did not go as smoothly as he had hoped. Despite