A horrifying incident in Ballymartin, Northern Ireland, has left an eight-year-old boy with severe burns after coming into contact with a dangerous plant known as giant hogweed. The boy’s mother, Danielle Bloomer-Rogers, has spoken out about the traumatic experience, highlighting the urgent need for public awareness and caution when dealing with such hazardous plants. Zach
The United States is currently experiencing a significant shift in drug use habits, with the regular consumption of cannabis now surpassing the consumption of alcohol. This trend represents a milestone in national surveys, signaling a change in the preferences and behaviors of the American population. Jonathan Caulkins, a public health policy researcher at Carnegie Mellon’s
OpenAI faced backlash after a controversial decision to require former employees to choose between signing a non-disparagement agreement or retaining their vested equity in the company. The internal memo, viewed by CNBC, informed former employees that they were not required to sign the agreement to keep their vested units of equity with the company. OpenAI
Renowned actor Kevin Costner recently shared his memories of working with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck early in their careers. During the filming of Field of Dreams, Costner recalled how Damon and Affleck stood out even as young actors. He mentioned how they exuded enthusiasm and were on fire with their passion for acting. Their
Despite being the longest-tenured CEO at General Motors outside of the company’s founder, Mary Barra has made it clear that she has no plans to retire anytime soon. In a recent fireside chat at a Detroit Economic Club meeting, Barra expressed her passion for leading the company through its transformation and ensuring it is on
The field of medicine is constantly evolving, with researchers and scientists striving to find new and innovative ways to improve the early detection and treatment of diseases. One area of particular interest is colorectal cancer (CRC), which is a common and deadly form of cancer. A recent study, known as the PREEMPT CRC study, has
Norfolk Southern has recently reached an agreement to pay $310 million to settle charges stemming from a toxic train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio in February of 2023. This settlement marks a significant step towards addressing the environmental and community impacts of the incident. The majority of the settlement, roughly $235 million, is
Canva, the popular online design platform, made significant announcements at its first international Canva Create event in Los Angeles. The company introduced a massive overhaul of its platform, presenting users with a fresh homepage and editing experience. This redesign aims to improve workplace productivity and speed up workflows. The changes include a new contextual editing
The intersection of music and politics has been a longstanding tradition, with political campaigns often using songs to inspire and motivate their supporters. However, in recent times, music has also been used as a form of trolling in politics, as evidenced by the recent incident involving a campaigner playing the song “Things Can Only Get
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has recently faced allegations of corruption, with Malaysia’s Anti-Corruption Commission initiating an investigation that involves his sons, Mirzan and Mokhzani. Despite this, Mahathir has vehemently denied any involvement in corrupt practices. In an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box Asia,” Mahathir stated that during his time in office, there was