Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics, a 90-minute feature documentary produced by Canada’s White Pine Pictures, is set to make its world premiere at SXSW. The film delves into the detrimental impact of plastic pollution on the environment and human health, shedding light on the alarming presence of microplastics in our everyday lives. Rainmaker
The recent Houthi attack on a civilian merchant ship in the Red Sea has claimed the lives of three individuals and resulted in significant damage to the vessel. This act of aggression marks the first fatal incident since the Iran-backed militant group began targeting the Red Sea shipping route in the latter part of last
The accuser of Red Bull boss Christian Horner has been suspended following an investigation into a claim of inappropriate behavior against the Formula 1 team principal. This suspension came as a result of Red Bull GmbH’s inquiry into the allegations. The accuser, a female employee, has been suspended on full pay, while Horner, who has
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.
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