L’Oreal is recalling all Effaclar Duo products in the US due to potential benzene contamination. The cream, sold under La Roche-Posay’s brand, contains benzoyl peroxide, which helps treat acne. An independent lab, Valisure, reported concerns about benzene contamination a year ago. Despite a request for comment from the FDA, no immediate recall was issued for … Read more
Pope Francis’s words have become a rallying cry for the faithful, with millions praying for his recovery from life-threatening lung infections. The pope’s humility and trust in human solidarity have resonated deeply with Catholics around the world. In a move that has brought together long-time opponents, the Vatican cardinals are leading rosary prayers every evening … Read more
Protesters gathered in Schaumburg, Illinois, to condemn Elon Musk’s actions as President, accusing him of endangering democracy. The “Tesla Takedown” movement aims to raise awareness about Musk’s role in cutting wasteful spending at the White House. Musk now leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which has resulted in thousands of federal workers being laid … Read more
The 2025 Big Ten tournament begins with the quarterfinals on Friday, March 14 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The top seed, Michigan State, will lead the charge against No. 8 Oregon. Other matchups include Wisconsin taking on No. 4 UCLA, Maryland facing No. 7 Illinois, and Michigan competing against No. 6 Purdue. The schedule for … Read more
A recent study on twins over 60 found that taking daily protein and prebiotic supplements can improve memory scores. Researchers at King’s College London enrolled 36 pairs of twins, who were randomly assigned to take either a prebiotic or a placebo. The results showed that the twin taking inulin or FOS scored higher on cognitive … Read more
US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy informed Congress that he has signed an agreement with the General Services Administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to right-size the Postal Service budget. The plan aims to help the agency identify and achieve further efficiencies. The Postal Service is facing significant challenges, including a “broken business … Read more
In “Novocaine,” director Dan Berk and co-director Robert Olsen unite for a high-octane film that combines action, romance, and brutality. The story follows Nate (Jack Quaid), a shy bank assistant who suffers from a genetic disorder rendering him pain-free, but with some unfortunate consequences. When his love interest Sherry (Amber Midthunder) is taken hostage by … Read more
NASA’s Perseverance rover has made a groundbreaking discovery on Mars, uncovering pure quartz crystals and other gems like opal. These findings suggest that past hydrothermal activity may have created conditions suitable for life on the Red Planet. The rover arrived at Jezero crater in 2020, exploring the lakebed formed by an asteroid impact. Last year, … Read more
SpaceX has faced some issues with its Starship and Falcon 9 rockets, despite their remarkable launch cadence. The company’s vice president of launch, Kiko Dontchev, recently addressed concerns in a post on X. Meanwhile, Firefly Aerospace is set to launch its Alpha rocket this weekend from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. SpaceX has maintained an … Read more
Pokémon Go’s parent company, Niantic, has agreed to sell its video game business to Scopely, a company owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, in a deal worth $3.5 billion. The mobile game, released in 2016, became a cultural phenomenon with millions of players worldwide. The acquisition is part of the Public Investment Fund’s multibillion-dollar … Read more