Coca Cola, Starbucks, McDonald’s, and other retailers withdraw business from Russia

Due to the invasion of Ukraine, a number of retail giants, including Coca-Cola, Starbucks, and McDonald’s, have joined the list of businesses refusing to do business in Russia.  McDonald’s said it would... Read more »

UK government proposes updates to the Online Safety Bill to stop scam ads 

The UK government has proposed an update to the Online Safety Bill that could mean search engines and social media sites will have to stop paid scams ads appearing on their platforms. ... Read more »

The pros and cons of a cashless society 

Increasing numbers of consumers are now choosing to use a card or contactless device to make payments, rather than using physical money. In fact, statistics show that 80% of people prefer spending... Read more »

How many steps should you walk a day to stay healthy? 

Staying active is incredibly important for both your mental and physical health. It helps you live longer, reduces the risk of many diseases, and improves overall happiness and wellbeing.  Walking is one... Read more »

The health benefits of reducing meat consumption 

It’s estimated that 22% of the global population is vegetarian, and studies have shown that not eating meat reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.  Even eating less... Read more »

The health benefits of owning a pet 

Pets can provide companionship and joy. During difficult times especially, many people benefit from having a pet, but they also bring a number of health benefits.  Here are some of the ways... Read more »

Google announces limits on how apps can track users Android users

Google has announced that it plans to extend its rules that limit data tracking on Chrome browser, and these rules will soon apply to apps on its Android-based smartphones.  As part of... Read more »

Researchers find that avocados could benefit women’s long-term health 

Avocados have been a popular food item over the last few years. Now, researchers have found that women who eat avocado every day could have long-term health benefits.  The study was conducted... Read more »

Amazon plans to expand its telehealth services 

Virtual doctor visits have increased during the pandemic as access to healthcare facilities became more limited, and many in-person services were forced to close.  Now, although things are starting to get back... Read more »

Study finds inconsistent food labeling among online grocery stores 

According to a study by researchers from New York University, many online grocery retailers are struggling to provide consumers with consistent food labeling on products.  Labels on food products provide important nutritional... Read more »