The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza has reached over 45,000 Palestinians, according to health officials. The figure includes more than half of women and children, with thousands of bodies buried under rubble or inaccessible to medics. The Gaza Health Ministry reported that 106,962 others have been wounded since the conflict began. A … Read more
Dazed and Discoursed hosts Halima Jibril and Elliot Hoste wrap up their 2024 series with a deep dive into pop culture and politics in the fifth episode. They reflect on blockbuster films, including “Poor Things,” “Challengers,” “Dune: Part Two,” and “Queer.” The hosts ponder whether 2024 has been truly the year of “yearning” and explore … Read more
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A growing body of research suggests that microscopic plastic particles in the air may be contributing to various health problems, including lung and colon cancers. The tiny pieces of plastic, smaller than a grain of rice, are shed from tires and degrading garbage, creating a form of air pollution not well understood. According to researchers … Read more
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a warning to credit card companies not to devalue or cancel rewards points, cash back, or miles earned by customers. The agency stated that this practice may be considered unfair, deceptive, and abusive, and could result in fines. As of 2022, three-quarters of all general-purpose credit … Read more
A new study has found that taxi and ambulance drivers may be at lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease compared to other professions. Researchers from Harvard Medical School analyzed the death rates of nearly 9 million people who died in the US between 2020 and 2022, with a focus on bus drivers, airplane pilots, and … Read more
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan’s second- and third-largest automakers, are discussing ways to deepen their ties, including the possibility of a merger that could fundamentally restructure Japan’s car industry. The talks between the two Japanese giants highlight the intense upheaval within the world’s auto industry, as carmakers grapple with expensive … Read more
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is being touted as a rare agency that many Americans trust, but its future is uncertain under the new administration. Sources have revealed that President-elect Donald Trump’s allies are discussing dismantling the FDIC, giving Treasury oversight of deposit insurance, and allowing the federal government to substantially shrink or even … Read more
Controversial attorney Tony Buzbee has filed a lawsuit against Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, and its attorneys, alleging they are conspiring to turn his clients against him. One of Buzbee’s clients, Gerardo Garcia, claims two investigators approached him at his home and offered to help him file a lawsuit against Buzbee in exchange for a … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have reported cases of the H5N1 avian flu strain in 108 countries across five continents. The virus has caused the deaths of over 300 million birds worldwide and is increasingly crossing species barriers, infecting more than 500 bird species and at least 70 … Read more