Things Worth Noting
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil (November 10–21, 2025), what was meant to be the most inclusive UN climate summit quickly sparked outrage over the treatment of Indigenous protesters. Delegates from groups like the Munduruku demanded faster land demarcation, rejection of destructive infrastructure, and real Free Prior and Informed Consent in climate decisions. Peaceful actions—blockades, sit-ins, […]
Jack Schlossberg, 32-year-old grandson of President John F. Kennedy, announced his 2026 Democratic run for Congress in New York’s 12th District, covering Manhattan’s Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Central Park, and Union Square. The Yale and Harvard Law graduate, son of Caroline Kennedy, steps in as Rep. Jerry Nadler retires. Schlossberg calls democracy in […]
In the rugged landscapes of Southwest China, a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in ambitious infrastructure projects unfolded on November 11, 2025. The Hongqi Bridge, a 758-metre structure spanning a deep gorge in Sichuan Province, suffered a dramatic partial collapse, sending concrete slabs tumbling into the mountainside below amid a massive dust plume. This […]
U.S. shoppers are outraged as steep tariffs threaten Italian pasta imports. The administration imposed a 15% baseline tariff on EU goods, plus up to 91.74% anti-dumping duties, totaling 107% for brands like Barilla, La Molisana, and Rummo. A Commerce Department probe found Italian firms dumping pasta below fair value, harming U.S. producers. Duties start in […]
A massive data breach exposed 183 million passwords, putting Gmail and other email accounts at serious risk. The leak comes from infostealer malware that steals login details from infected devices via phishing or unsafe networks. Criminals compile these into stealer logs and sell them on the dark web. Reused passwords make the damage worse, enabling […]
President Donald Trump revealed on October 27, 2025, that he underwent a “perfect” MRI during his October 10 visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as part of a routine physical exam. At 79, the oldest U.S. president, he showed strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, and neurological health, with minor issues like leg swelling (linked to […]
A 2025 class action lawsuit claims Chobani’s Greek yogurt contains phthalates, toxic endocrine disruptors that leach from plastic packaging, contradicting its “Only Natural Ingredients” label. Plaintiff Amy Wysocki, who bought the yogurt believing it was free of artificial chemicals, accuses Chobani of false advertising under California’s consumer protection laws. Tests found harmful phthalates like DEHP […]
On October 23, 2025, the FBI arrested NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier in a major probe into mafia-run sports rigging and illegal gambling. The investigation exposed a network manipulating NBA games through match-fixing and prop bets, costing bettors millions. Allegations include point shaving, insider tips, and fake injuries, with mafia families like […]
The FDA has issued a Class II recall for Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola Original Taste, and Sprite 12oz cans due to possible metal contamination. Announced on Oct. 20, the recall involves over 4,000 units sold in Texas, produced by Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages LLC. Affected products include 12 and 35-packs with specific lot codes (FEB0226MAA, JUN2926MAA, […]
A phase III trial presented at ESMO 2025 shows that combining enzalutamide with hormone therapy (ADT) cuts the risk of death by over 40% in men with advanced prostate cancer that returns after surgery or radiation. The EMBARK trial, involving 1,068 men, tested enzalutamide plus leuprolide, leuprolide alone, or enzalutamide monotherapy in high-risk, biochemically recurrent […]