Author: Tom Williams

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put out a safety alert for certain baby formula products. The Administration said that certain brands of formula for infants have failed to meet federal safety standards, with further investigations revealing a risk of death if some of the products are consumed. Reason For Safety Alert Tim Bish/Unsplash The products were originally subject to warning because of chemical imbalances recorded in them. Some of the products were found to have elevated levels of potassium and chloride, while others had too low levels of vitamin A – posing serious health risks. How Risky…

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Google’s Pixel 9 series is expected to be unveiled on August 13th, but a series of leaks mean much of the highly anticipated information about the new smartphone is already publicly available. The latest leaks, which come a little over a fortnight before the official unveiling, reveal information about the colors, sizes, camera quality and more of the new Pixel phones. How Was This Information Leaked? Triyansh Gill/Unsplash The new Pixel leaks come from well-known leakers Android Headlines and On Leaks. Among the information they’ve leaked is that the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL will have large…

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ALB-USA Enterprises Inc. of Bronx, New York is recalling a popular product used in cooking, because it may have been contaminated with elevated levels of lead. ALB-USA is recalling ALB Flavor brand Cinnamon Powder that was distributed in four different states over the course of nearly 17 months. Where Was The Dangerous Lead Distributed? Nathan Dumlao/Unsplash The ALB Flavor Ground Cinnamon was distributed to retailers in Connecticut, Michigan, Massachusetts and New York between December 15th, 2022 and May 13th, 2024. The recall stemmed from analysis by Connecticut’s Agricultural Experiment Station (CAES), which showed the product contained elevated lead levels. How…

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Earlier this year, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed into law a bill that raised the minimum wage to $20 for many fast-food workers in California. The legislation was lauded by many unions and progressive campaigners, but condemned by some business leaders. Now a new survey of fast-food employers in the state found that nearly all of them (98%) raised menu prices following the legislation becoming law, while 89% reduced their employees hours. What You Need To Know About California’s New Minimum Wage Law Giorgio Trovato/Unsplash Last year, Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signed into law legislation that would increase the minimum…

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In recent years, conservatives in California have attempted to capitalize on backlash to progressive causes. Nowhere have they had greater success than in schoolboard elections. Using the language of “parental rights”, conservatives running in these elections have often opposed teaching about LGBT+ issues. Such campaigns have faced a series of recent setbacks, but conservatives now hope they will be able to capitalize on recently passed legislation in the state concerning children’s gender identity. Six Recall Failures For Conservatives Louis Droege via Unsplash In 2024 alone, six school board members have been recalled after implementing policies that attacked the rights of…

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In recent weeks, two people have died and over two dozen have been hospitalized after falling victim to a multistate deadly listeria outbreak. Now, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked the sickness outbreak to deli meat – and warned that the number of people who have fallen victim to the outbreak is likely higher than official numbers show. True Extent of Outbreak Revealed Matthe Moloney/Unsplash The CDC believes the number of people who have fallen victim to the listeria outbreak is higher than the recorded 28 because many may have had a mild form of…

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On Monday, Thai police found six people dead in a luxury Bangkok hotel with no immediately apparent cause of death. Now, local police are saying they believe they have discovered the cause of death for all six victims and have made additional breakthroughs in piecing together the details of this captivating mystery. American Citizens Among The Deceased Ryan Jenkinson/Getty Images The FBI, who have been assisting with the Thai investigation, confirmed that all six deceased victims were Vietnamese, but added that two of them had American citizenship. The group of six consisted of three men and three women, whose bodies…

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Entrepeurner Elon Musk has said he will move the headquarters of his company SpaceX from California to Texas in a protest against controversial legislation signed into law by California Governor Gavin Newsom. Musk has been an outspoken critic of what he deems woke politics, and described new California legislation surrounding children’s gender identity as a “final straw”. Gavin Newsom Defends Controversial Legislation Stavrialena Gontzou/Unsplash On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the SAFETY Act, which proponents say will help safeguard vulnerable children. The legislation rebukes laws in some parts of California that force schools to inform parents of…

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In a landmark discovery, researchers have found evidence that a giant underground cave exists on the moon. The cave, which is accessible from the moon’s surface, seems to be reachable from the Mare Tranquillitatis (Sea of Tranquillity). Researchers agree the finding could transform future manned missions to the moon. Why New Discovery is So Significant NASA/Unsplash Because the cave is accessible from the surface of the moon, it could offer an ideal location to build a lunar base in the future. The Mare Tranquillitatis, from which the cave is accessible, is an ancient lava plain which was traversed by Neil…

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The Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee began it’s second day on Tuesday after a busy Monday that saw an array of high-profile right-wingers address crowds. On Monday, Trump and his running mate JD Vance were formally nominated, and the 45th President was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd as he joined the audience. Keep reading for a recap of night one, a list of planned speakers for night two, and details for when Trump will speak. Who Spoke on Night One? Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The highest-ranking Republican in America at the moment, Speaker Mike Johnson, addressed audiences on Monday…

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