In a telephonic interview with Dana White, the CEO of UFC, the current and former CEOs of two of the largest social media companies- Meta and Twitter respectively- have decided to settle their differences through a cage fight. Just the day before, Elon Musk had been responding to the rumors that Facebook was trying to...
For the first time, U.S. regulators have approved for the sale of lab-grown chicken meat made from animal cells.1 This breakthrough allows two California companies, Upside Foods, and Good Meat, to offer “lab-grown” meat to restaurants and, eventually, grocery store shelves. This development ushers in a new era of meat production aimed at reducing both...
In December 2021, news began circulating about a class-action lawsuit against Monsanto, the agricultural biotechnology company. The lawsuit was filed by investors who claimed that Monsanto had misled them about the safety of its Roundup herbicide, which contains glyphosate, a chemical that has been linked to cancer. Investors Demand Billions from Monsanto as Part of...
Elon Musk’s Neuralink recently announced that the FDA in the country had approved the launch of its first-ever human clinical study. The official Twitter account of the company posted, “We are excited to share that we have received the FDA’s approval to launch our first-in-human clinical study! This is the result of incredible work by...
It’s no secret that Netflix has started making some big changes recently, one of those being to do away with password sharing. In a comical response, Blockbuster sent out a friendly reminder to its customers with a less friendly undertone aimed at Netflix. Blockbuster Contributes to Happiness One of the greatest things about being a...
More than likely, you’ve at least heard the name, David Attenborough, even if you don’t remember how or why. The Englishman, who was once a Broadcaster, has spent the last few decades advocating for nature preservation and environmental awareness. On May 8th, 2023, the star celebrated his 97th birthday and it was a trending topic...
TikToker Amelia Goldsmith, a London resident, had hoped to bring joy to someone’s day by covering the cost of their groceries at a nearby Sainsbury’s store. Unfortunately, her good intentions went awry, and this act of kindness ended up leaving her in tears. Despite having reservations beforehand, Goldsmith proceeded with her plan in the hopes...
Elon Musk, the proprietor of Twitter, has accused a BBC correspondent of falsehoods during an interview. They were in a dispute over whether instances of hate speech are on the rise on the social media platform. During the interview, US tech reporter James Clayton questioned Mr. Musk on how he intended to address assertions that...
A video showing a strange incident that took place during a charity event in India has caused a lot of anger on social media. Following the backlash caused by nobody but the Dalai Lama, the office of the Tibetan Buddhist leader has issued an apology today to address the criticism. He has since apologized. Citing...
After living in captivity for over 50 years, an orca named Lolita will return to her home in the Pacific. The Miami Seaquarium announced her release on March 30, in collaboration with the animal-rights group Friends of Toki. Lolita was captured from the Pacific coast when she was only 4 years old. She was named...
A Florida school principal was fired for showing students images of Michelangelo’s David sculpture. As a result, causing quite a stir among parents. However, she explained that things are a bit more complicated. Typically, schools require communication between faculty and parents, particularly when lesson plans involve something controversial. Because of this, schools send out flyers,...
Traveling is arguably one of the most exciting we, as people, can do. New foods, scenery, and cultures await. However, when you live in one of the happiest places in the world, what then is the goal? The goal becomes encouraging happiness in others rather than seeking adventure elsewhere. Unsurprisingly, Finland was deemed the happiest...
