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What are the most frequent and serious causes of child poisoning?
A new report from a French health agency highlighted the top causes of poisoning in children, which most commonly occurs in young kids.
Trump-proofing NATO in the face of Russia’s nukes
Although a second Trump presidency is not a foregone conclusion, NATO members are gearing up to Trump-proof the organization and are reviewing their defense strategies. NATO’s concerns about Trump’s possible re-election were heightened by his flippant comment in February that
Endgame Gear OP1 8K wired gaming mouse review
A lightweight wired gaming mouse with zero drag and a superb polling rate, but a price that doesn't quite sit right.
‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ Director Imtiaz Ali on Bringing the Indian Music Icon’s Life to Netflix With A.R. Rahman, Diljit Dosanjh (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian filmmaker Imtiaz Ali’s Netflix original film “Amar Singh Chamkila” is a hit for the streamer, bowing at No. 1 across South Asia and No. 5 on its global Top 10 chart. The film is a biopic of Punjabi musician Amar Singh Chamkila (Diljit Dosanjh), who rose from obscurity
Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef Makes It To TNT's NBA Broadcast
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's ongoing rap feud entered the sports arena when the latter's 'euphoria' was featured on TNT's 'Inside The NBA.'
Research quantifies 'gap' in carbon removal for first time—shows countries need more awareness, ambition and action
New research involving the University of East Anglia (UEA) suggests that countries' current plans to remove CO2 from the atmosphere will not be enough to comply with the 1.5ºC warming limit set out under the Paris Agreement.
Why Johnson is stuck with threats to end his speakership
Democrats could want some sort of power-sharing agreement in exchange for helping the speaker defang the so-called motion to vacate. That's too steep a price for him.
Wegovy sales surge, COVID vax sales sink, and 'junk' patents: Pharma news roundup
Novo Nordisk responded this week to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) suggestion that it filed ‘junk’ patents to prevent competition and raise prices. Moderna stock surged on Thursday after its first-quarter earnings report blew past Wall Street’s expectations . And Johnson
Tesla's Supercharger woes, Elon Musk's California nightmare, Ford's troubles: Autos news roundup
Electric vehicles are back in the spotlight this week, with major automakers — namely those owned by the Hyundai Motor Co. — touting their growing sales of the cleaner cars. Xiaomi, Tesla’s newest rival in China, is building — and selling — the new SU7 like hotcakes. And
McDonald's Mideast pain, Walmart's new thing, and Aldi wins inflation: Retail news roundup
Wendy’s said it’s being careful about pricing , likely in an effort to avoid the public relations fiasco of February. McDonald’s is seeing a slowdown in sales, which it is chalking up to consumers in the U.S. being more “ discriminating with every dollar .” And Walmart plans to
Apple's secret AI lab, ChatGPT's hallucinations, and explicit chatbot girlfriends: AI news roundup
The growing demand for artificial intelligence is heating up the talent war among companies, and putting heat on the government. On Wednesday, Google sent a letter to the Department of Labor, urging it to update its immigration policies to include AI and cybersecurity to keep
Apple earnings, Big Tech layoffs, and Google on trial: This week in tech
This week was a mixed bag for the tech industry. Read more...
Sciences Po Paris Campus Closed Amid Gaza Protest
France's esteemed Sciences Po university announced the closure of its main Paris site on Friday, May 3, in response to a recent occupation by pro-Palestinian students. The closure follows a series of protests fueled by outrage over the Israel-Hamas conflict and the resulting
Irish college fines student union over Gaza protests
TCD issues fine over loss of income as a result of recent blockades of a tourist attraction.
High-Tech Analysis of Ancient Scroll Reveals Plato’s Burial Site and Final Hours
Even if you can name only one ancient Greek, you can name Plato. You can also probably say at least a little about him, if only some of the things humanity has known since antiquity. Until recently, of course, that qualification would have been redundant. But now, thanks to an
James Corden and Ruth Jones Confirm ‘Gavin and Stacey’ Christmas Episode: ‘It’s Official!’
Another “Gavin and Stacey” Christmas episode is officially happening. James Corden and Ruth Jones, the creators and stars of the classic British sitcom, took to Instagram on Friday to share a photo of them holding the script for an episode titled “the finale.” “Some news… It’s
Iraqi security seizes 1.4M narcotic pills in fabric rolls
An Iraqi lawyer, speaking to The New Arab, connected the surge in drug use to recent amendments in the penal code, resulting in lighter sentences, mostly fines.
Pro-Gaza US college encampments close as Israel bombs Rafah
US police forces have removed the protest encampments in college campuses of Columbia and UCLA, as four children are killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah.
Ex-Post Office lawyer Jarnail Singh denies cover up
The senior lawyer was involved in the prosecution of sub-postmistress Seema Misra in 2010.
China set to launch probe to far side of moon
A rocket carrying the Chang'e-6 probe is to lift off on Friday for a 53-day mission to collect samples.
Hear King Princess Cover Steely Dan’s ‘Dirty Work’
The new rendition was recorded for the current season of HBO comedy series Hacks
Woman dies in France after violent storms
The 57-year-old was swept away by mudslides in the town of Courmelles.
The PLA’s dangerously double-edged sword
On the eve of China’s President Xi Jinping’s visit to Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron sounded a loud alarm bell when he said “Europe faces imminent danger” and that “things can fall apart very quickly.” He is concerned about the Russian war in Ukraine, now backed by
Far-right Finns Party drops MP from group over Helsinki nightclub shooting arrest
MP Timo Vornanen has argued that his role as a police officer for more than two decades before being elected into parliament allowed him to carry a weapon in public places.
Turkey's inflation accelerates to nearly 70% in April
Turkey's inflation accelerated to 69.8% annually for the month of April, the Turkish Statistical Institute reported Friday.
Weekly market recap: Mixed trends amid macro signals and earnings season
Global markets this week have shown a mixed trend as investors delved into a diverse array of macroeconomic developments and company quarterly earnings.
Africa: East and Southern Africa - Journalists Targeted Amid Ongoing Crackdown On Media
[AI London] Authorities across East and Southern Africa continued to impose severe restrictions on the right to freedom of expression and media freedom over the past year, said Amnesty International on World Press Freedom Day.
The other choices
The intentional, noticed choices are obvious. “Vanilla or chocolate?” But most of the choices we live with are unseen. They’re expensive, challenging and invisible. When we plan an event with an outdoor component, we’re choosing to be anxious about the weather in the week
Researchers develop 'founding document' on synthetic cell development
Cells are the fundamental units of life, forming the variety of all living things on Earth as individual cells and multicellular organisms. To better understand how cells perform the essential functions of life, scientists have begun developing synthetic cells—non-living bits
The Weeknd Only Artist With Two Of Spotify's Top Five Most Streamed Albums Of All Time
The Weeknd has achieved a remarkable feat by holding two of the top five spots on Spotify's list of the most streamed albums of all time.
The Other Montana Democrat to Watch in 2024
One could be forgiven for thinking of Montana as a fully red state. Republicans have won every presidential election there since 1996, with Donald Trump carrying it by 16 percentage points in 2020. The state legislature is ruled by a GOP supermajority, and the only statewide
Abi Morgan Legal Drama ‘The Split’ Returns for Two-Part Special
Abi Morgan’s compulsive legal drama “The Split” is set to return for a two-part special. “The Split” is focused on high-powered divorce attorney Hannah Defoe and her family. Picking up two years after Season 3 left off – in which Hannah was going through her own divorce —
