Car manufacturer Stellantis could stop UK production due to low EV demand 

Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, Citroën, and Peugeot, has issued a warning that it might stop its UK production unless the government takes stronger actions to boost electric vehicle (EV) demand.... Read more »

How to sleep better during a heatwave 

With heatwaves continuing to affect millions of people, the discomfort of a hot room can lead to restless nights and groggy mornings.  However, a few adjustments can help you stay cool and... Read more »

US heatwave continues with 270 million people affected 

A heat wave is pushing temperatures beyond 90F (32C) across the Midwest and Northeast this week, with approximately 270 million people impacted by the extremely high temperatures.  According to the National Weather... Read more »

FDA announces a new crackdown on illegal e-cigarettes 

Earlier this week, the FDA and the Justice Department announced their joint plans to address the ongoing issue of illegal e-cigarette sales.  There will be a task force dedicated to addressing this... Read more »

Average rents increase again to the highest level since 2022 

Despite a dip in home prices in some areas, rents continue to climb across the board, keeping the overall cost of housing—whether buying or renting—near record highs.  According to a recent report... Read more »

Shares in GameStop rise after investor social media post 

GameStop, the beloved meme stock, is experiencing a resurgence following a social media post purportedly from the investor known as “Roaring Kitty.” The post claimed a large investment in the video game... Read more »

Trial for pandemic charity fraud disrupted after attempted bribery

A trial involving one of the largest pandemic fraud schemes in the United States has taken an unexpected twist due to an alleged attempt to bribe a juror. The juror reported that... Read more »

Has China’s new approach to reducing sedentary behaviour in children worked?

China recently introduced new measures to reduce daily sedentary behaviour in children, which included restrictions on screen time. But has it been successful? According to a UK study, the approach has been... Read more »

CDC reports second case of bird flu in Michigan 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that bird flu, which has spread to affect farm animals and some dairy products, has now infected two humans. The first case... Read more »

Florida approves law change on where c-sections can be performed 

Florida has become the first state to allow doctors to perform cesarean sections outside of hospitals after a private equity-owned physicians group argued the change would reduce costs and provide pregnant women... Read more »