An analysis of 281 studies from 36 different countries recently found that as many as 14 percent of adults worldwide are addicted to “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs). The studies also found that 12 percent of children suffer from the same addiction. Authors of the paper, posted to the BMJ, include University of Michigan psychology professor Ashley […]
Day: October 10, 2023
Revlon’s ‘ammonia-free’ hair color faces class-action lawsuit over ammonia allegations
Revlon faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly including ammonia in its “ammonia-free” hair color product, raising concerns about product labeling accuracy and consumer health.
Publishing executive found guilty in Tokyo Olympics bribery case
Toshiyuki Yoshihara, of Japanese publishing house Kadokawa, was found guilty of bribing a former Tokyo Olympics organizer on Tuesday. Yoshihara was sentenced to a suspended two-year prison sentence – meaning he will avoid jail time so long as he does not break the law in the next four years – for paying 69 million yen […]
Biden takes second swing at student loan relief
After the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s move to forgive thousands of dollars in student loan debt, he has begun work on a second plan. Fourteen negotiators chosen by the Biden administration met for the first time on Tuesday to help the Department of Education develop a new proposal, a process called negotiated […]
Latest Developments in Israel-Palestine Conflict: Calls for Ceasefire and Escalation in Tensions
Recent developments in the Israel-Palestine conflict include calls for a ceasefire amid relentless attacks and escalating tensions.
