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…
Julie Chrisley, the matriarch of Chrisley Knows Best, had a big setback in her case when her seven-year jail sentence was upheld. In 2022, Chrisley was found guilty, along with her husband Todd, on federal charges of tax evasion and bank fraud. As attorneys for Chrisley filed an appeal on behalf of their client against…
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 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently reported a disturbing case in which promises for “passive income” from Amazon storefronts led to death threats when it posted a poor online review. A victim of this scheme, Jamaal Sanford invested $35,000 into an e-commerce automation service called Ascend Ecom, which he was promised would bring in a…
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…
