Two U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission members, Peter Feldman and Douglas Dziak, are calling for the agency to investigate the safety practices of “foreign-owned” e-commerce platforms, specifically mentioning Shein and Temu. The focus of the probe would be on the alleged sale of “deadly baby and toddler products” by these platforms. The commissioners have emphasized
Recent findings from a test-negative, case-control study have shown promising results for the effectiveness of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination among older adults. Led by researchers at the CDC in Atlanta, the study revealed that during the first season of use, RSV vaccination in adults 60 and over was linked to a significant reduction in
The bereaved and survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire have voiced their frustration with the calling of an inquiry, labeling it as a “seven-year delay to justice”. The report recently published highlighted the multitude of failures by government officials, building companies, contractors, fire safety experts, and council staff that ultimately led to the tragic blaze
Molson Coors, a well-known brewery, recently made headlines by announcing a significant shift in its approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. In an internal memo obtained by CNBC, company executives revealed that Molson Coors would no longer enforce supplier diversity quotas, citing external factors beyond their control as a primary reason for this
The Huawei Mate XT is set to make its official debut in China next week, and the anticipation is building. While Huawei has been teasing its first tri-fold smartphone for some time now, a recent leak has given us a sneak peek at the phone’s design. An alleged hands-on image surfaced, revealing the side profile
The Asia-Pacific markets experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading the losses. The Nikkei 225 was down 3.19%, while the broader Topix index fell by 2.79%. Semiconductor-related stocks like Renesas Electronics and Tokyo Electron took a hit, plunging by 8% and 7.04% respectively. Advantest also tumbled over 7.7%, contributing to the
The loss of a pregnant porbeagle due to a fatal encounter with another shark has been unveiled through meticulous scientific investigation in the waters of Bermuda. The distressing incident only came to light thanks to a satellite tag that had been affixed to the porbeagle. The disturbing temperature data retrieved from the tag led to
Ridley Scott, the renowned director behind the film Gladiator, starring Russell Crowe, is shedding light on his relationship with Crowe as the sequel, Gladiator II, prepares to hit theaters later this year. Despite Crowe not being a part of the upcoming movie due to his character’s demise in the original film, Scott maintains that the
San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk recently signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension after a tumultuous negotiation period. Despite the drama surrounding the talks, Aiyuk remains hopeful that any hard feelings between him and the team will not last. He admitted to making the negotiation process more challenging than necessary, but he believes that
In a recent study conducted in Spain, researchers found that patients with inflammatory arthritis who were prescribed biosimilar versions of etanercept or adalimumab were more likely to continue taking them compared to the originator products. This has significant implications for the treatment of inflammatory arthritis and sheds light on the preferences of patients when it