Ever feel like your cold medicine isn't doing much? Well, the FDA agrees. They're planning to phase out phenylephrine, a common decongestant found in many over-the-counter cold medicines. Why? It turns out phenylephrine isn't as effective as we thought. When you swallow it, your stomach breaks it do
Every year around the holiday season, media executives anonymously share their predictions for the upcoming year. Last year's forecasts weren't quite as accurate, but some predictions were partly true. For instance, Max and Disney teamed up, regional sports rights continued to be snatched up by TV s
Lilly Jay, ex-wife of Ethan Slater, opened up about their sudden divorce, which happened while her husband was in the public eye with his new relationship with Ariana Grande. Jay admitted she was shocked by the divorce, especially since she had just given birth to their first child. The divorce was
Early Sunday morning, tragedy struck the New York City subway. A man, believed to be in his late 20s, approached a woman on a stationary F train at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station and set her on fire. This horrific act was witnessed by police officers patrolling the area, who quickly extin
The New York Police Department (NYPD) saw a significant change on Saturday when the Chief of Internal Affairs, Miguel Iglesias, announced his retirement. This decision came amidst a serious sexual abuse scandal involving former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. The NYPD has launched a widespread
Officials in Germany are scratching their heads, trying to figure out why a man decided to rent a big SUV and plow it into the bustling Christmas market near Magdeburg's city hall. Holger Munch, the boss of Germany's domestic security agency, revealed that they had been keeping an eye on the suspect
Friday night saw a sudden resignation from the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the New York City Police Department. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey handed in his retirement papers right before a news outlet revealed accusations against him. A woman who worked under him claimed that Maddrey
The New York Police Department's top uniformed officer, Jeffrey Maddrey, has resigned unexpectedly. This comes after serious allegations that he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for extra pay. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted his resignation on Friday night. John Chell
Did you know that even plants and animals can sometimes use a compound called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone? This naturally occurring substance is part of our world, but when it comes to horseracing, it's a bit controversial. Both MSM and its relative dimethyl sulfoxide
In 2013, Kenya shifted to a devolved government system with 47 counties, each at varying levels of development. Nairobi and Kiambu topped the list, while Turkana, Mandera, and Wajir lagged behind. To address these disparities, the national government introduced targeted fiscal transfers. These funds
