In 2024, for the first time, scientists have been able to extract DNA out of what is believed to be the world’s oldest cheese, found in the graveyards of the Xiaohe cemetery in China’s Tarim Basin. This ancient dairy product, estimated to be around 3,600 years old, was found smeared around the neck and head…
In September 2024, marine researchers announced a breakthrough discovery regarding a mysterious population of orcas inhabiting the waters off Chile. Analyzing this population, new and complex hunting strategies have been identified, which contributed to the understanding of their specificistic actions and importance in the local environment. This has attracted the attention of the scientific community…
The wave of book bans, already on the rise throughout the United States, including conservative strongholds like Nebraska, has inspired a real grassroots backlash. One of the louder and most proactive voices against book bans is Rooted Books, an independent bookstore in Nebraska. The approach taken by the store does not stop there but is…
A 19-year-old Michigan man has been charged with making a false bomb threat aboard a Carnival cruise ship, which sparked an extensive search and reaction from law enforcement. If found guilty, he may spend up to five years in prison. Joshua Darrell Lowe II, of Michigan, was charged with pretending to be a minister in…
Thousands of workers in the hotel industry within the United States have promised to strike after pay cuts and weakened terms of employment due to the pandemic. The strikes are fast spreading all over major cities as negotiations come to a stalemate in affecting hotel operations and passenger experience. Thousands of hotel workers in the…
The FDA greenlit the first over-the-counter flu vaccine, FluMist, as a first-of-its-kind needle-free way to protect against flu at home. According to manufacturer’s AstraZeneca, more families than ever now have convenient access to flu prevention through the product. However, it won’t be ready for this flu season. The U.S. FDA approved the first licensed, self-administered…
The federal judge has ordered the United States Environmental Protection Agency to review its fluoride regulation due to studies that indicate concerns about fluoride in drinking water and its possible effects on children’s intellectual development. Fluoride helps keep teeth healthy, but new research now concludes that it may also have effects on the brain, so…
The latest case to come before the court is that of “American Eagle Outfitters” vs. “Amazon,” suing the latter for allegedly selling counterfeit products that mimic the clothing line of “Aerie,” the popular subbrand of American Eagle. Filed in September last year in the Southern District of New York, the lawsuit claimed that Amazon had…
The carrier said it intends to greatly reduce its service and staffing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport under a broad cost-cutting initiative that the Wall Street Journal today said was prompted by activist investor Elliott Investment Management. Over 200 flights per week in and out of Atlanta will be curtailed. The number of flights covered…
As Donald Trump prepares for possibly a second term in office, his economic policies have seen renewed interest—specifically his tough stance on trade. While much attention was directed toward China, observers point out that U.S. allies also have much at stake as Trump ups the ante on tariffs and uses his new unilateralist international trade…
