The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has raised alarms about an impending solar storm, potentially the most potent in nearly two decades, slated to hit outer space on Friday. This comes as the first such alert issued since 2005, when Earth was engulfed in the highest radiation dose in fifty years. The Severe (G4)…
Using too much salt might increase your chances of getting stomach cancer, according to a study by nutritionists at the University of Vienna. They found that people in the UK who regularly added salt to their meals were 41 percent more likely to develop stomach cancer compared to those who used less salt. This is…
Fast-food franchisees across the state are expressing concerns about potential customer migration to fast-casual dining options such as Chili’s and Applebee’s. This apprehension arises as California’s newly implemented minimum-wage law compels basic burger joints to raise menu prices to counteract escalating labor expenses. The revised wage regulations, effective since April 1, solely target workers at…
Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation into effect, instituting stricter penalties for offenders involved in illegal activities on the roads. These penalties now entail increased fines, potential incarceration, and the risk of license revocation, depending on the severity of the offense. For a first-time offense, individuals may face a fine of up to $2,000 and…
Fast food restaurants are having to find creative ways to deal with the minimum wage increase put into effect on April 1 of this year. Already, there have mass layoffs, menu price hikes, and more unexpected fallout from Newsom’s new minimum wage requirement. At the start of April, Governor Gavin Newsom and his fellow lawmakers…
In a surprise move that has left many confused and outraged, Apple released an unexpectedly dark ad for its latest iPad. The ad, which was shared on social media by CEO Tim Cook, has generated an onslaught of negative comments, with some customers vowing to boycott. The controversial ad has raised questions about Apple’s commitment…
The H5N1 bird flu strain has made its way to American cows, and scientists are worried it might stick around and even infect humans. While milk is safe to drink, the virus’s ability to hang out in cows is causing some serious concerns among researchers. They’re afraid it might change and start spreading to people….
Elon Musk’s stance on encouraging people to “have more children” certainly cannot label him a hypocrite, given that he himself is the father of 11 children with three different women. Two of his children are with Shivon Zilis, an executive at one of his companies, Neuralink. Zilis has clarified that she and Musk never dated;…
Netflix, the media giant and streaming service, has once again made headlines for a controversial change to their subscription fees. Many subscribers are threatening to cancel their subscriptions over the disappointing changes. Netflix has already been in hot water with its viewership since they did a harsh crackdown on password sharing. The decision was met…
Central U.S. residents braced themselves for a “significant” tornado outbreak as severe weather warnings were issued from Texas to the Dakotas. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasted multiple strong, long-tracked tornadoes, large hail, and severe thunderstorm gusts for parts of the south-central Plains. A “high risk” warning was also issued for Oklahoma and Kansas, which…
