Two members of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have recently raised concerns about the safety practices of “foreign-owned” e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. Specifically, they are urging the agency to investigate the alleged sale of “deadly baby and toddler products.” Commissioners Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak emphasized the need to examine the
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Molson Coors recently announced a shift in its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, joining a growing number of companies making similar changes. In an internal memo obtained by CNBC, the company revealed its decision to eliminate supplier diversity quotas, citing them as complex and influenced by factors beyond their control. The company executives emphasized the
The calling of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry has been met with severe criticism by the bereaved families and survivors of the tragic fire. Many have described it as a “seven-year delay to justice,” expressing their frustration and anger at the slow progress in holding accountable those responsible for the disaster. Individuals like Karim Khalloufi, who
A recent study conducted by researchers led by Diya Surie, MD, at the CDC in Atlanta revealed significant findings regarding the effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination among older adults. The study, published in JAMA, showed that during the period from October 2023 to March 2024, RSV vaccination in adults aged 60 and over
The smartphone market is abuzz with excitement as Huawei gears up to launch its first tri-fold smartphone, the Huawei Mate XT, in China next week. While teasers have been circulating for a while, a recent leak has provided us with a sneak peek into the phone’s design, giving us a glimpse of what to expect
Recent developments in Ukraine’s political landscape have seen the wartime Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, tendering his resignation. This move was confirmed by Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk, who announced that the resignation application would be considered in the upcoming plenary session meetings. Kuleba, who assumed the role of Ukraine’s foreign minister in March
Ridley Scott, the acclaimed director known for his work on films like Alien and Blade Runner, is shedding light on his upcoming project, Gladiator II. Despite the absence of Russell Crowe in the sequel, Scott remains confident in the storyline that has been developed. In a recent interview with Empire magazine, Scott mentioned that the
San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk recently signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension after a turbulent and public negotiation process. Aiyuk admitted that he played a role in making the negotiations difficult at times, acknowledging that there were moments when the process became challenging. Despite the ups and downs, he believes that there are
In a shocking turn of events, a pregnant porbeagle shark met a gruesome fate in the waters off Bermuda. The unfortunate circumstance was only revealed through the data collected from a satellite tag attached to the shark. Marine biologist Brooke Anderson from Arizona State University was astounded when she analyzed the temperature data recorded by
The Asia-Pacific markets witnessed a significant plunge on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading the losses by dropping 3.19%. This was accompanied by a 2.79% decline in the broad-based Topix index. The downfall was attributed to the sell-off in U.S. tech stocks and concerns sparked by weak U.S. economic data. Semiconductor-related stocks bore the brunt