Johnson & Johnson to replace talc-based powder with cornstarch

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will stop manufacturing and selling its talc-based baby powder globally as of next year. The...

Sacheen Littlefeather: Oscars apologises to actress after 50 years

An actress and Native American activist named Sacheen Littlefeather was booed off stage at the Oscars nearly 50 years ago. The Academy...

Polio: Do we have to worry about it once again?

One of the most dreaded childhood illnesses in the past was polio. It can target the nerve system and cause paralysis in...

Sanya: Covid lockdown strands tourists on ‘China’s Hawaii’

The resort in China gained notoriety as a result of a lockdown brought on by a coronavirus outbreak that left more than...

Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says

The owner of the Ukrainian nuclear power station in Zaporizhzhia claims that Russian military strikes caused “severe damage” to several areas of...

Evergrande gets $818m as football stadium land deal cancelled

Chinese real estate behemoth Evergrande, which is heavily indebted, claims it will collect $818 million after terminating a deal to purchase land...

AMTD Digital: How a small Hong Kong firm’s shares soared

A little-known Hong Kong company recently saw an apparent random increase in stock market valuation. Last month, AMTD Digital...

Polio: Virus found in wastewater of New York City suburb

The polio virus was found in a New York City suburb’s wastewater a month before a case was discovered in July, according...

Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics: Record application for sport inclusion

For the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic programme, a record 33 para-sports have submitted applications. Along with the 22 sports...

Using single-use plastic bags has decreased by 20% since the 10p charge

Since a 10p fee went into effect last year, the government of England claims that the use of single-use plastic bags has...
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