India is reviewing its stance on cryptocurrencies due to changing attitudes towards virtual assets globally, according to Ajay Seth, Economic Affairs Secretary. This review may delay the publication of a discussion paper on cryptocurrencies previously set for September 2024. Seth pointed out that jurisdictions worldwide are reassessing cryptocurrency usage and acceptance. As these assets “don’t … Read more
Food safety alert: A recall of broccoli sold at Walmart locations across 20 states has been upgraded to its highest level by the FDA due to a potential risk of “death” from Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Braga Fresh voluntarily recalled 12-ounce bags of Marketside Broccoli Florets in December, and the recall was recently raised to Class … Read more
US President Donald Trump has delivered on his promise of tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, sparking a trade war. The dollar surged as the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso hit multi-year lows while China’s yuan slumped to a record trough in offshore markets. Canada and Mexico vowed retaliatory measures, stoking fears of a global … Read more
Imagine trying to solve a mystery by studying the traffic patterns of coworkers arriving home from work, without knowing their exact routes or any other details about them. This analogy illustrates the process used in seismology to create images of magma reservoirs beneath Yellowstone Caldera. Scientists use “tomography,” which involves measuring seismic waves generated by … Read more
A case of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a backyard flock in Montgomery County, Maryland. The Maryland Department of Agriculture has quarantined the affected premises and depopulated the birds to prevent the spread of the disease. Avian influenza is a contagious airborne respiratory virus that spreads easily among birds through … Read more
Will Smith made his first return to a major televised awards show on Sunday, attending the Grammys to honor the late Quincy Jones with an emotional tribute. The segment featured performances by Herbie Hancock, Cynthia Erivo, Lainey Wilson, and Stevie Wonder. Smith began his speech by paying tribute to Jones, calling him “one of the … Read more
Cloudflare, a popular performance and security company, recently added features to its platform that ensure websites are secure and fast. To access the website, users must verify their humanity, which may take a few seconds. This verification process checks the user’s connection for any potential security risks. After verifying the user’s connection, Cloudflare requests two … Read more
A pet food brand, Blue Ridge Beef, is recalling 5,700 pounds of its Natural Mix product due to contamination with the bacteria salmonella. The recall affects products sold between January 3 and January 24 in states including Virginia, Rhode Island, Tennessee, New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Maryland. The contaminated product is the 2-pound log … Read more
A 76-million-year-old pterosaur fossil found in Alberta, Canada, has provided a rare glimpse into the eating habits of these flying reptiles. The discovery, published in The Journal of Paleontology, reveals a puncture wound on the neck vertebra of the young creature that was likely made by an ancient crocodile ancestor. The fossil, belonging to the … Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning about the presence of “forever chemicals” in fertilizers containing nutrient-rich sewage sludge. These chemicals, known as PFAS, can contaminate soil and water if used improperly. Home gardeners are advised to avoid using these fertilizers unless they have been certified safe by the EPA. PFAS-laden sludge is … Read more