In the vast expanse of space where countless celestial bodies roam, it is a rare occurrence for an asteroid to catch us off guard. However, that was precisely the case in the early hours of the morning over the Philippines. A small asteroid, later designated as 2024 RW1, was detected by NASA’s Catalina Sky Survey
Molson Coors recently announced a significant shift in its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, joining a growing number of companies in the process. The decision to eliminate supplier diversity quotas was revealed in an internal memo, which cited the complexity and external factors that influence such quotas. While the company will no longer set specific
Two members of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission have recently called for an investigation into the safety practices of “foreign-owned” e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. In a letter addressed to the agency, CPSC Commissioners Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak highlighted the alleged sale of “deadly baby and toddler products” on these platforms.
In a recent study led by Dr. Diya Surie from the CDC in Atlanta, the effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination among older adults was evaluated. The study, published in JAMA, found that RSV vaccination in adults aged 60 and over during the period from October 2023 to March 2024 was associated with a
Following the publication of the report into the Grenfell Tower disaster, bereaved families and survivors have expressed their dissatisfaction with the public inquiry process. Many have labeled the inquiry as a “seven-year delay to justice”, highlighting the prolonged wait for accountability and closure. The criticisms stem from a sense of frustration and disappointment at the
Huawei Mate XT is generating a lot of buzz as the company gears up to officially launch its first tri-fold smartphone in China. While Huawei has been teasing the device for some time now, a recent leak has given us a sneak peek into the phone’s design. The alleged hands-on image that has surfaced showcases
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, has tendered his resignation according to Ukrainian Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk. This move comes at a critical time as Ukraine is in the midst of fighting back against the ongoing invasion by neighboring Russia. Kuleba has been a key figure in Ukraine’s efforts to garner international support in
The Asia-Pacific markets took a hit on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading the decline. The index was down 3.19%, causing a ripple effect across the region. The sell-off in U.S. tech stocks and weak economic data fueled fears of a recession, which further exacerbated the situation in the Asia-Pacific markets. Semiconductor-related stocks saw significant
Ridley Scott has recently shared some insights into the upcoming Gladiator II film, a sequel to the 2000 hit movie Gladiator starring Russell Crowe. Scott, who directed the original film, opened up about the plot of the sequel in an interview with Empire magazine. He mentioned that the plot for Gladiator II was right under
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to drop out of the independent White House bid and endorse former President Donald Trump was strategic, aiming towards boosting the Republican nominee’s chances in must-win battleground states. However, Kennedy’s plan to remove his name from swing-state ballots to avoid handing the election over to the Democrats has faced significant