It’s been almost 100 years since scientists first discovered single-celled organisms capable of releasing methane gas into the environment. These tiny relatives of bacteria are found in extreme environments such as deep sea hydrothermal vents, ice-covered areas, deserts, landfills, and wastewater. All the known methane-producing microorganisms belonged to the Euryarchaeota superphylum within the Archaea kingdom.
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Donald Trump is gearing up to face reporters’ questions at the National Association of Black Journalists Annual Convention in Chicago, where he will address the key issues facing the Black community. This move comes as he revamps his presidential campaign to potentially compete against Vice President Kamala Harris in the upcoming election. Trump’s appearance is
The recent lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb against StubHub sheds light on the deceptive and unfair pricing practices employed by the popular online ticket exchange platform. The lawsuit alleges that StubHub utilizes misleading advertising tactics to lure consumers with low ticket prices, only to significantly hike up the prices during the
Recently, Japan’s central bank announced an increase in its benchmark interest rate to “around 0.25%” from its previous range of 0% to 0.1%. This adjustment marks the Bank of Japan’s highest interest rates since 2008. Despite this hike, the central bank highlighted that real interest rates are expected to remain “significantly negative,” and that “accommodative
The Nothing Phone 2a Plus, the latest offering from the Carl Pei-led UK brand, has made its debut in India. This new handset is the upgraded version of the Nothing Phone 2a and comes with some impressive features. Sporting an AMOLED display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, the Phone 2a Plus offers a visually
A disturbing incident occurred at the Oxford Circus Underground station in central London where a homeless man, Brwa Shorsh, pushed a stranger onto the tracks. The victim, Tadeusz Potoczek, narrowly avoided touching the live rail and was helped back onto the platform by another passenger. The driver of an oncoming train stated that if Mr.
The recent allegations against renowned filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola have caused a stir in the industry. However, one of the extras involved in the incident, Rayna Menz, has stepped forward to deny any unprofessional behavior on Coppola’s part. In a statement on Instagram, Menz expressed her disgust at the insinuation that Coppola acted inappropriately. She
Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris made a bold promise to tackle high consumer prices and hidden fees in an effort to lower costs for consumers. Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters in Atlanta, Harris announced her plans to crack down on “junk fees” that companies often use to pad their profits. This commitment to
The recent settlement between Meta and the state of Texas, resulting in a payment of $1.4 billion, sheds light on the unauthorized use of biometric data by the tech giant. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Meta in February 2022, alleging that the company had captured and utilized the biometric data of
In a groundbreaking move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved a proposal by North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper’s administration to implement a unique financial incentive program for hospitals in the state. This program aims to eliminate patients’ medical debt and implement policies to prevent future liabilities. Under the plan submitted by