The latest inflation figures showed that consumer prices rose 2.6% in December from a year earlier, slightly higher than the previous month’s 2.4% annual pace. However, core prices, excluding food and energy categories, increased 2.8%, which is consistent with the Federal Reserve’s 2% target. Some positive signs were reported, as measured inflation rates slowed down. … Read more
A California snack company, Cal Yee Farm LLC, has recalled several chocolate and yogurt-covered products due to undeclared allergens. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has given some of these products a Class I classification, the agency’s highest risk level, which indicates that consuming them can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. The affected … Read more
A recent analysis by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has revealed that landslides in Southern California have expanded significantly, putting human life and infrastructure at risk. The study used data from four flights of the Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar (UAVSAR) instrument to estimate the speed and direction of the landslides. According to JPL … Read more
Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles against Ukraine on Saturday, killing at least 15 people and damaging dozens of residential buildings as well as energy infrastructure. The attacks targeted multiple cities, including Poltava, Kharkiv, and the border town of Sudzha, according to Ukrainian officials. The worst attack occurred in Poltava, where a Russian … Read more
American retirees are receiving their first Social Security checks of 2025, with a modest 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that increases the average monthly benefit by about $50 to $1,976. However, many seniors still feel like they’re falling behind due to rising expenses on housing, healthcare, food, and transportation. According to experts, living on Social Security … Read more
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that ocean warming is happening at an alarming rate, increasing more than four times faster than in the 1980s. The rate of warming has surged from 0.06 degrees Celsius per decade in the late 1980s to 0.27 degrees Celsius per decade today. The study suggests that … Read more
A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia found that older adults who maintain active social lives develop dementia approximately 5 years later than their less social peers. Researchers from Rush University Medical Center followed 1,923 seniors and discovered that simple activities like dining out, playing bingo, or visiting friends were associated with a 38% … Read more
US officials are investigating whether China’s DeepSeek bought advanced Nvidia chips via third parties in Singapore, despite US export restrictions on the technology. Nvidia claims its chips used by DeepSeek were compliant with US laws, while Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry says it expects US companies to follow local regulations. DeepSeek recently claimed its … Read more
Gerber Products Company is recalling all batches of its Soothe N Chew teething sticks due to a potential choking hazard. The recall affects the Strawberry Apple and Banana varieties of the product, which were distributed nationwide via online channels and retail stores. Consumers who may have purchased the affected products are advised not to feed … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has upgraded the recall of Cal Yee Farm’s chocolate- and yogurt-covered products due to concerns over food allergies and sensitivities. The affected products, which include dark chocolate almonds, dark chocolate apricots, and tropical trail mix, contain ingredients such as milk, sesame, soy, wheat, and synthetic dye FD&C No. … Read more