The cost of cocoa, a core ingredient in chocolate production, has been on a record-breaking run in recent months, with prices climbing more than 57% year-to-date. This surge in prices has been primarily driven by concerns over the supply of cocoa in West Africa, which is home to around three quarters of the world’s production.
Liam Wilson
Despite the prevalence of giant star-shaped sand dunes in modern deserts across the globe, it is surprising that they have not been found in geological records, with only one dating back over 250 million years in north-east Scotland. This discrepancy has puzzled scientists for decades, especially considering the presence of these unique dunes on Earth
In a recent trial in New Mexico, the armorer for the movie “Rust,” Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and not guilty of tampering with evidence. This verdict came after approximately two and a half hours of jury deliberation. As a result, the 26-year-old Gutierrez-Reed could face up to three years in state
The recent breakthrough in growing small but complex models of human organs from live fetus cells has opened up a world of possibilities for researchers. These organoids, though not exact replicas of organs, closely mimic the functionality of real organs, providing researchers with a unique opportunity to study diseases and various aspects of human biology
New York Community Bank recently announced a massive injection of over $1 billion, with a significant contribution coming from former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin’s Liberty Strategic Capital. This move highlights a growing trend of private equity players stepping in to assist struggling American lenders. The injection of fresh funds into NYCB helped alleviate concerns about
The Florida Panthers made a significant move on Wednesday to bolster their roster for a potential Stanley Cup run by acquiring Ottawa Senators winger Vladimir Tarasenko. This trade has put the Panthers in an even better position to compete for their first-ever Stanley Cup title. With Tarasenko’s addition, the Panthers now have a legitimate top-six
Democratic Representative Dean Phillips of Minnesota made headlines when he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and threw his support behind President Joe Biden. In a heartfelt statement, Phillips acknowledged that the American people were seeking an alternative but ultimately concluded that he was not the right candidate for the job. Instead, he highlighted
In a recent prospective cohort study conducted by Elan Louis, MD, and his team at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, it was found that the prevalence of dementia in individuals with essential tremor was significantly higher than that of the general population. Over a 5-year period, the cumulative prevalence of dementia
Poco, a Xiaomi sub-brand, recently teased the launch of the Poco X6 Neo in India through a social media post. While the exact name and launch date were not confirmed, speculations suggest that it could be a rebranded version of the Redmi Note 13R Pro that made its debut in China last year. The new
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently addressed the looming question of interest rate adjustments, emphasizing that while rate cuts are expected this year, the timing remains uncertain. Powell’s prepared remarks highlighted the Fed’s commitment to carefully assessing incoming data, the evolving economic outlook, and the balance of risks before making any decisions regarding the target