US antitrust lawyers are calling on a judge to force the sale of Google’s Chrome browser to limit the company’s market clout in a move that would shake up the internet giant. On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice submitted its recommendation for the breakup to US District Court Judge Amit Mehta, who is set … Read more
If you have a spatula made of recycled black plastic, go to your kitchen, grab it and throw it in the rubbish. Immediately. That is the alarming message from a new study published in the journal Chemosphere. Cooking with any plastic utensil has long been seen as worrisome because heat can cause chemicals in the … Read more
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s popularity has slid to a new low, weighed down by a wave of social discontent and political turmoil that has amplified public dissatisfaction with his administration. Lai’s approval rating dropped to 42.8 per cent this month, well down from the 58 per cent recorded in May when he assumed office, … Read more
A now-deleted TikTok video featuring a “content creator” based in Arizona falsely accusing Native American schoolchildren of being illegal immigrants has gone viral, sparking outrage and safety concerns. The incident, which led to threats against a local school in Flagstaff, Arizona, has ignited discussions about racism, misinformation, and community accountability. The Controversial TikTok Video The … Read more
China will start a six-year nationwide geoscience survey in early 2025 aiming to find natural resources to support the country’s quest for self-reliance. The research initiative – called SinoProbe II – is being conducted at a cost of US$1 billion, aiming to create a subterranean map of the country, according to a report on the … Read more
Social Security makes up 40% of the monthly income for millions of Americans aged 65 and above, making the program a crucial aspect of retirement security. While your Social Security income levels depend on when you claim, earnings during working years, and service duration, the net amount you pocket every month also depends on where … Read more
The US will urge a judge to make Google-parent company Alphabet sell its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the internet giant, according to a media report Monday. Antitrust officials with the US Department of Justice declined to comment on a Bloomberg report that they will ask for a sell-off of … Read more
 "How safe are baby foods in US supermarkets? – Firstpost")
For a very long time, easily available baby foods have been considered healthy. However, according to a new study, up to two-thirds of baby foods sold in grocery stores in the United States are harmful. The purpose of the study was to bring the widespread use of false claims on the packaging of these products … Read more
Laken Riley, 22, was a nursing student at Augusta University’s College of Nursing’s Athens campus. She grew up in Woodstock, Georgia, and graduated from River Ridge High School in 2020, where she excelled in cross country and track. After her untimely death, Cherokee County school Superintendent Brian Hightower described Laken as “a shining light” and … Read more
Divisions among US president-elect Donald Trump’s advisers over who will get key economic roles in the new administration dominated coverage of the transition on Monday, highlighting concern over tariffs, a central issue in US-China relations. The leading contenders for US treasury secretary include billionaire Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick and hedge-fund manager Scott Bessent. However, … Read more
