The FDA has issued a warning about 19 types of cookware that might contain lead. These items could potentially transfer the toxic metal into food. The agency advises people to check their kitchens and dispose of any matching products. Lead exposure can cause serious health issues. Symptoms include stomach pain, nausea, and memory loss. Children, women of childbearin...
First responders are the unsung heroes who rush into danger when others run away. But what about their mental health? A big problem is that many of them face stress and trauma on the job. In fact, about one in seven first responders show signs of PTSD from their regular duties. This number goes up even more after big crises. To tackle this issue, researchers from No...
In Boston, a new wave of cooking classes is changing how people think about food and health. These classes are not just about learning to cook. They are about learning to cook well, on a budget, and with healthy ingredients. This is especially important in a place where many people struggle to afford food. One man, King, works selling popcorn at night. He loves hear...
In Brazil's Para state, the Haidar shipwreck remains a ticking time bomb. This isn't just any old ship; it's a disaster waiting to happen. Ten years ago, this vessel sank near Vila do Conde port, taking 5, 000 cattle to their watery graves and spilling 700, 000 liters of oily mess into the sea. The problem? The ship is still there, full of oil, diesel, fuel, and lub...
A recent health scare has left over 37 babies ill due to a contaminated baby formula. The formula, made by ByHeart, was recalled after cases of infant botulism were linked to its use. This outbreak, which started in August, has affected babies from just a few weeks old to nearly a year. The bacteria causing the illness, found in some ByHeart formula, can lead to ser...
Strategy, the biggest corporate Bitcoin owner, is trying to ease worries about its money situation after Bitcoin's recent price drop. They've introduced a new credit rating tool that shows how much stock value they have and how long they can keep paying dividends, even if Bitcoin's price stays the same. This new tool shows that even if Bitcoin drops to their average...
Mike Selig, a lawyer with strong ties to the crypto world, is on track to become the sole leader of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is a big deal because the CFTC is responsible for overseeing financial markets, including the rapidly growing crypto industry. Selig has worked with many crypto clients, from big investment firms to smaller startup...
Peter Schiff, a well-known economist, has raised concerns about companies that hold Bitcoin or Ethereum as part of their treasury strategy. He argues that these companies lack a solid business model. Schiff points out that companies like Strategy rely heavily on Bitcoin. They do not generate much profit. Instead, they take on more debt or issue new shares to buy mor...
South Korea is making big moves in the world of digital money. Two of its largest tech companies, KakaoBank and Naver, are racing to create their own type of digital currency called stablecoins. These stablecoins would be tied to the Korean won, the country's official currency. This isn't just a competition between companies; it's a big step for South Korea to reduce...
Bolivia is making a big move to bring cryptocurrencies and stablecoins into its financial system. This step is aimed at updating the country's economy and dealing with some tough financial issues. The economic minister, Jose Gabriel Espinoza, shared this news, highlighting that banks will soon be able to hold crypto for their customers. This means people can use digi...