The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reclassified the December recall of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips as a Class I, indicating it poses the highest degree of health hazard. The product contains undisclosed milk and was sold in Oregon and Washington since November 3, 2022. Frito-Lay initiated the voluntary recall of 6,344 bags due … Read more
The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has launched its digital archive, providing unprecedented access to 30,000 indexed files, including artwork, promotional material, and searchable magazine archives. This initial release features rare game development materials, such as the Myst series’ production files, Tom Payne’s Sonic concept art, and design files. The VGHF’s head librarian, Phil Salvador, … Read more
Brexit has been five years in the making since the UK officially left the EU in 2020. The county of Suffolk, where nearly 60% of voters backed leaving the EU, is still grappling with the consequences. Supporters like James Spencer, a local IT expert, say regaining sovereignty is key to moving forward. “We’ve got a … Read more
A new non-opioid painkiller called Jounavx has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat short-term pain in adults. The drug targets pain signals before they reach the brain, reducing the risk of addiction associated with opioids. The approval comes as the US struggles with a painkiller-addiction crisis, with tens of … Read more
NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has delivered remarkable insights into the origins of Earth’s water, organic molecules that may have seeded life here and elsewhere, and the fundamental materials and building blocks of our planet and solar system. From 4 ounces of dust and rock, scientists have uncovered key details about asteroid Bennu, a carbonaceous asteroid rich … Read more
Christine Baumgartner is engaged to her financier boyfriend, Josh Connor. The couple shared the news in an exclusive interview with PEOPLE. Baumgartner, 50, thought it was a simple dinner for two when Connor, 49, proposed on January 26 in Santa Barbara. A source close to the couple revealed that Connor had planned a romantic and … Read more
Russia claimed that a nuclear power plant was targeted during a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Wednesday. The Russian Ministry of Defence said 104 drones were involved in raids across western Russia, with many targeting power and oil facilities. One drone attempted to strike the Smolensk Nuclear Power Plant, but air defense systems destroyed it … Read more
A groundbreaking medical breakthrough has led to a woman being kept alive long enough to receive a heart transplant by implanting tiny patches of lab-grown heart muscle cells into her failing heart. A 46-year-old woman with severe heart failure was awaiting a transplant when she underwent an experimental stem-cell procedure as part of a clinical … Read more
Game developer Midnight Society has announced that it will be shutting down after three years of development on its NFT-infused shooter Deadrop. The studio, which was co-founded by popular livestreamer Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm, had been working on the game since 2021 and attracted a team of experienced developers from games like Call of Duty … Read more
Microsoft’s first major set of Windows updates for 2025 has caused significant issues, with audio, Bluetooth, webcams, and other features malfunctioning in various versions of the operating system. The troubles began on January 14 with multiple updates, including KB5050009 for Windows 11 24H2, KB5050021 for Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2, and KB5049981 for Windows 10. … Read more