Erik Menendez, 54, is battling a serious medical condition behind bars as he awaits his parole hearing. His lawyer, Mark Geragos, revealed that Erik needs to be released from prison to focus on the upcoming hearing. Mark Geragos expressed concern for Erik’s health and urged California Governor Gavin Newsom to medically furlough him ahead of … Read more
The Make America Healthy Again movement is gaining traction, with many food companies switching to cane sugar due to its perceived health benefits. The movement, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to reduce the use of ultra-processed ingredients like seed oils, artificial dyes, and high-fructose corn syrup in foods. … Read more
Coca-Cola has announced plans to release a new variant made with cane sugar, following claims by President Donald Trump that he persuaded the company to make the switch from high-fructose corn syrup. The move comes as part of Coca-Cola’s efforts to offer more choices for consumers. The new product will be launched in the fall … Read more
OpenAI is seeking additional capital from investors, with a new round expected to reopen on July 28. The company’s valuation has surged to $300 billion after announcing a $40 billion fundraising effort earlier this year. SoftBank led the initial tranche of $10 billion, but its commitment could be reduced if OpenAI fails to restructure by … Read more
The preliminary report into the crash of Air India Flight 171 has sparked controversy over a key detail: the cockpit voice recording that captures the moment when fuel-control switches were moved to “cut-off”, causing total power loss. Despite the measured tone of the report, speculation is rife among investigators, aviation analysts, and the public alike. … Read more
The European Union has sanctioned prominent Iranian oil trader Hossein Shamkhani, along with several of his companies, in its latest move to target Russia over its war against Ukraine. Shamkhani’s father serves as a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The EU says Shamkhani played a central role in the Russian oil … Read more
A new study published in Nature Communications suggests that the pandemic may have accelerated brain aging in people who didn’t get sick from Covid-19. Researchers analyzed brain scans from a large database of 500,000 volunteers and found signs of premature aging, including shrinkage, in both infected and uninfected individuals. The study, led by Ali-Reza Mohammadi-Nejad, … Read more
The US Department of Justice has contacted Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers in an effort to gather more information about her role in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking case, amid a growing backlash from the right-wing media and Republican leaders over the department’s decision not to release more files related to the investigation. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche … Read more
D.R. Horton’s recent earnings announcement has sent its stock soaring, sparking hope that the home builder sector may be experiencing a resurgence. This positive news is also reflected in the performance of two leading home-building exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, investors should exercise caution when comparing these funds, as their underlying holdings and strategies differ significantly. … Read more
A senior FDA official warns that Sarepta Therapeutics, maker of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, faces a challenging path to get its treatment back on the market due to safety concerns. The official suggests that the company’s license could be revoked if it fails to prove new safety protocols can eliminate the risk … Read more