The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary recall of six widely available acne treatments due to elevated levels of benzene, a known carcinogen. The agency tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide and found that most had undetectable or extremely low levels of benzene. However, six products showed “elevated levels” of benzene. … Read more
A rare phenomenon known as a “Blood Moon” occurred on March 2025, when the full moon took on shades of red, orange, and yellow during a total lunar eclipse. The event was visible to people in the Americas and Western Hemisphere, and was dubbed the “Worm Moon” by the Farmer’s Almanac. A total lunar eclipse … Read more
Wall Street strategist Michael Cembalest, chairman of market and investment strategy at J.P. Morgan, is advising investors to wait before buying stocks again amid the chaotic market conditions. His latest report echoes his earlier warning that even a presidential victory can’t guarantee the stock market’s stability. In 2016, when President Trump won the election, Cembalest … Read more
The highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Disney’s Snow White premiered on Saturday, setting the stage for a star-studded red carpet event in front of Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre. Fans and reporters alike flocked to catch a glimpse of stars Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. With estimates suggesting the movie will rake in $53 million over … Read more
Armenia has accepted key elements of a peace deal with Azerbaijan, paving the way for a potential end to a decades-long conflict. The agreement comes after Armenia’s acceptance of two remaining requirements set by Azerbaijan. According to Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Armenia is now expected to amend its Constitution and drop claims against Azerbaijan’s … Read more
The FBI and CISA have issued a joint alert warning of the growing threat of Medusa ransomware attacks. The malware is a variant of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) that targets critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and insurance. Developed by an affiliate model with a wide reach, Medusa has already impacted over 300 victims since its … Read more
Adolescence, a new Netflix series, tells the tragic story of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, who is accused of stabbing his classmate Katie to death. The show, which was filmed in one continuous shot, explores themes such as social media’s impact on teenagers and the dangers of incel culture. The series follows Jamie as he navigates the … Read more
Michigan health officials have confirmed its first measles case of 2025, linked to international travel. The infected individual is an adult with unknown vaccination status. Health officials are urging residents who ate at a specific restaurant or visited an emergency room in Rochester to be vigilant for symptoms. Measles is a highly contagious disease that … Read more
Low-cost airline Spirit Airlines has successfully exited bankruptcy, hitting its target of emerging in the first quarter. CEO Ted Christie attributes the carrier’s turnaround to becoming leaner and more competitive. This comes as rival Southwest Airlines starts charging for checked bags for the first time, a move that may leave customers seeking alternatives. Southwest had … Read more
A Twitter tussle between Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence has raised questions about potential deeper issues within the Dallas Cowboys’ locker room. While the feud may have caught some by surprise, it appears that resentment towards Parsons developed among veteran players soon after he joined the team. Parsons’ arrival in 2021 as a hotshot rookie … Read more