Ever since Donald Trump announced new import tariffs in April, inflation has risen. This has affected the prices of everything from bananas to coffee and toys. While the tariffs were initially announced in April, their effects have emerged unevenly across goods since they move through various supply chains at differing rates. Yet the tariffs have...
Yushutun village is located in China’s Heilongjiang Province, a place where the locals have been fighting a battle against a chemical and mineral processing company. Local farmers, led by Wang Enlin, have sued the Qihua Group for rendering their farmlands unusable after polluting them with toxic waste. Enlin spent 16 years studying law to bring...
Have you ever noticed the range of options regarding the preparation of your steak offered to you at a restaurant? From rare to well done, and gradients in between, everyone seems to have their preferred level of rareness. Even seafood restaurants will have a choice between cooked seafood dishes and raw sushi. However, when it...
Just open any information leaflet that accompanies a medication, and you will likely be faced with a long list of potential side effects. In other words, there is a possibility that you can create one issue while trying to deal with another. This is even true for typical over-the-counter medications used to treat various digestive...
Humans have been getting tattoos since at least 3000 B.C. However, inks and techniques have changed considerably over the centuries. While the typical environment where you get tattooed is likely far more sterile and professional than in the past, there are potentially certain health risks that you may experience. For example, it is not unheard...
According to a new clinical trial, using a specific anti-allergy nasal spray can potentially prevent you from getting a COVID infection. Best of all, it has proven to be a safe and effective treatment over the years and is available straight over the counter. Known as azelastine, the antihistamine acts as an antiviral against various...
In the game of chess, the queen controls the most squares, and this young African-American chess player is currently making all the right moves. The talented 19-year-old woman from Brooklyn, Jessica Hyatt, was recently recognized as the highest-rated African American female chess player in U.S. history. In 2024, she became the youngest African American woman...
A month ago, Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, passed away after she was stabbed on Charlotte’s LYNX Blue Line. Her family has recently issued a plea to the public asking them to remember her life, but to stop sharing the graphic video of her horrific murder. They released their statement after surveillance footage of...
In October 2019, The Ocean Cleanup project made headlines around the world when its prototype vessel started collecting plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. This launch followed a year of challenges and constant redesigns. Since then, the organization has grown, and the vessel has undergone several new iterations. Their first new design was called...
Most of us enjoy the occasional bowl of popcorn while watching a movie or sports match on TV. Other people like to indulge on a daily basis, which should be fine, considering that the whole-grain snack is high in antioxidants and fiber and regarded as a healthy option. While this may be true for popcorn...
Death is the inescapable conclusion of life. But what happens after death is still a highly debated topic. Throw into the mix a heady combination of religious belief and scientific theories, and you have the potential to create an endless array of possibilities. One intriguing notion is called quantum immortality. Imagine that the universe splits...
There’s nothing quite as annoying as being forced to listen to loud music that you don’t particularly enjoy. We will happily spend days at a music festival enjoying the music we love, but an hour of hearing your neighbour practise the bagpipes can easily drive you up the wall. While that last example may not...
