Apple Seeks Credit Card Deal with Barclays and Synchrony

Apple Inc. is in talks to replace Goldman Sachs as its primary credit card partner, according to sources. The technology giant is discussing a deal with Barclays Bank and Synchrony Financial to issue a new co-branded credit card. This marks a significant shift for Apple, which has previously relied on American Express for its credit … Read more

FDA Proposes Front-Of-Package Nutrition Labels

The Food and Drug Administration has published a proposed rule requiring new labels on packaged foods that help Americans select healthier options. The policy mandates labels disclosing the food’s ranking in sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat. This move aims to reduce overconsumption of these nutrients linked to preventable diseases like type 2 diabetes and … Read more

Marburg Virus Outbreak in Tanzania Raises Concerns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a suspected Marburg virus outbreak in the Kagera region of Tanzania, which has previously experienced an outbreak in 2023. As of January 11, nine suspected cases have been reported, with eight of them fatal. Health workers are among those suspected to be infected, highlighting the risk of transmission … Read more

Website Error: Access Denied Due to Configuration Issues

A 403 error has occurred, indicating that the requested resource cannot be accessed due to a configuration issue. The server is denying access, citing either a bad request or an invalid link. The exact cause of the problem may be unknown, but it could be related to a misconfigured website or application. In this case, … Read more

ChatGPT Launches “Tasks” Feature for Scheduling and Reminders

OpenAI is rolling out a new feature called “Tasks” to its Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers, allowing users to schedule future actions and reminders. The feature aims to make ChatGPT more like a traditional digital assistant. To use Tasks, users select the “4o with scheduled tasks” option in ChatGPT’s model picker and type out what … Read more

Markle and Harry Urge Meta to Reconsider Fact-Checking Policy Rollback

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have urged Meta, the social media company founded by Mark Zuckerberg, to reverse its decision to roll back fact-checking policies in the US. The couple, known for speaking out about misinformation on social media and online bullying, published an open letter expressing their concerns. According to the Sussexes, Meta’s policy … Read more

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 from US Food Supply Due to Cancer Risk

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of Red 3, a synthetic dye found in some candies, snack cakes, and maraschino cherries, due to potential cancer risks. The ban is effective as of January 2027 for food manufacturers and January 2028 for makers of ingested drugs. The FDA cited studies showing … Read more

NASA’s JWST Captures Detailed Image of 350-Year-Old Supernova Remnant

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has captured stunning images of one of the earliest supernovas ever seen, revealing intricate details that resemble grains and knots found in wood. The telescope detected a brief pulse of X-rays and ultraviolet light from the supernova, which traveled through interstellar material and caused it to glow. Nearly 350 years … Read more

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