How a Morning Staple Became the Centre of a Health Crisis It began with a small number of people getting sick. But then a disturbing trend developed. Eggs from August Egg Company were found to be the common denominator in an increasing number of Salmonella outbreaks throughout the U.S. What ensued was a mass recall…
Stock markets across Asia went up as people felt more hopeful about upcoming trade talks between the U.S. and China. Positive job news from the U.S. also helped boost investor confidence. A Fresh Start to the Week for Asian Markets Early in the week, Asian stock markets rose because investors grew more hopeful about the future. This growth appeared before…
Billy Joel wasn’t present at the world premiere of Billy Joel: And So It Goes, the new HBO documentary about his life, but he still managed to steal the show with a message that drew laughs and applause. Director Susan Lacy told the packed Beacon Theatre crowd on Wednesday night, “Billy wishes he were here tonight, and he asked us to…
Kimberly-Clark plans to sell its international tissue business to Brazil’s Suzano for $3.5 billion. The move is part of the company’s effort to focus on its stronger products and grow in key markets. Kimberly-Clark Is Making a Big Move Kimberly-Clark, the well-known maker of Kleenex tissues and Huggies diapers, is about to make a major change. The company…
President Donald Trump has renewed and broadened a contentious travel ban that will now affect 19 nations, a profound turning point in U.S. immigration and foreign policy. The new policy, to go into effect at 12:01 a.m. Monday, brings back memories of Trump’s early days in office when a similar policy generated widespread protests and…
The viral ghost-hunting game Phasmophobia is headed to the big screen. Horror powerhouse Blumhouse is developing a film adaptation of the multiplayer sensation, teaming up with Stray Kite Studios and Triple A Pictures for the project. Blumhouse is working directly with the game’s original creators, Kinetic Games, to bring the same eerie tension and supernatural scares that turned Phasmophobia into a streaming hit. A Paranormal Story Built for the Screen…
A new report by EWG finds just 23% of sunscreens meet both safety and effectiveness standards, fueling increasing consumer alarm and renewed controversy in the world of dermatology. As the heat rises and sunshine-filled days invite, millions are stocking up on sunscreen—a reliable summer staple. But a recent report is making consumers hesitate. In its…
Paramount Global has terminated WPP as its media agency of record in a cost-cutting strategy before its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media. The move follows a wide-ranging $2 billion cost-cutting plan while the company reorganizes to tighten up operations under new Skydance leadership. Paramount Fires WPP Amid Skydance Merger, Seeks $2 Billion in Savings…
Toyota Motor shocked investors with a ¥4.7 trillion ($33 billion) bid to buy the rest of Toyota Industries and take it private. The offer sits below Tuesday’s share price, sending the stock tumbling and raising cries that smaller investors are being short-changed. Sudden Jolt on the Trading Floor Wednesday morning in Tokyo started with gasps. Toyota Industries’…
Mongolia’s Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai resigned following a loss in a parliamentary vote of confidence. This follows weeks of street demonstrations organized by youth, fueled by social media mobilization depicting his son’s lavish lifestyle as evidence of national popular anger against corruption and inequality. Ulaanbaatar, June 3, 2025 — In a dramatic political twist, Mongolia’s…
