A batch of Ghirardelli powdered drinks has been taken off shelves because the company suspects that a key ingredient might be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall follows an earlier pull of milk powder from a supplier in California that raised similar concerns. This milk powder is used in
Scientists have built a new kind of tiny bubble that can sneak into stubborn bacterial layers and burn them away with light. The bubble is wrapped in a sugar shell made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally appears in our skin. When the bubble reaches an infected wound, enzymes called hyalu
Elkhart’s downtown buzzes again on Saturday mornings, as the city’s farmers market opens its gates on May 2. The event runs from nine in the morning until one in the afternoon, and it will stay on the calendar through September 26. Last year, people who visited almost tripled in number, with more
Tanger, the retail chain known for its large stores, reported a rise in earnings this quarter. The company’s profits grew compared to the same period last year, showing a healthy financial trend. The increase comes even as shoppers shift online. Tanger is adapting by adding new services that go bey
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will travel to Hanoi on Saturday for a meeting with Vietnamese President To Lam. The two leaders aim to strengthen their 2023 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which covers energy, technology, minerals and regional peace. Japan still ranks as one of Vietnam’
Tether, the biggest issuer of stablecoins, earned a profit of about $1. 04 billion in the first quarter of 2026, even though crypto prices were shaky. The company says it now has a reserve cushion of $8. 23 billion, the highest it has ever reported. It claims to hold roughly $141 billion in U.
A recent study shows that data centers across the United States are not just busy with computers; they also generate a hefty environmental toll. The research, carried out by an economist at Carnegie Mellon, looked at almost 2, 800 data centers in operation in 2025. Using public information fro
The Senate’s top Democrat on the Finance Committee has called for an investigation by the IRS into tax advice given by two large law firms. He points to a strategy that lets wealthy clients claim Puerto Rico residency and avoid more than $100 million in U. S. taxes. The request targets opinion
For three decades, deadlines have been a constant companion, shaping the rhythm of my work. The pressure once felt like an ache, but repeated exposure turned it into a familiar habit. I have spent many years navigating the complex world of scientific communication, sharing findings with local newspa
When the air feels itchy and your hair jumps, it might mean a storm is coming. Scientists noticed a faint blue light that sometimes appears on tree tops during heavy weather. This glow, called corona discharge, is a tiny electric spark that can be seen when the sky splits into two layers of charge.
