Scientists tested 212 plant-based meat alternatives. Every one contained fungal toxins
Every one of 212 plant-based meat alternatives and drinks tested in the UK contained at least one naturally occurring fungal toxin, though concentrations remained below recommended EU guideline levels. Researchers say the bigger question is whether regularly eating large amounts of these foods could lead to potentially concerning cumulative exposureContinue Reading
Lebanon’s Hezbollah Finance Crackdown May Be Designed to Fail
Lebanon’s campaign against Hezbollah’s finances may be designed to look tougher than it is. Under pressure from Washington and international regulators, Beirut has done enough to claim progress by tightening the regulated financial sector against Hezbollah-linked entities, but without seriously threatening Hezbollah’s parallel financial apparatus, which operates largely outside it.Continue Reading
Winning the Peace: The Democratic Dilemma of Limited War
In our previous article, we argued that overwhelming military superiority no longer guarantees strategic success. Today, military and political outcomes have become increasingly disconnected. As Carl von Clausewitz observed, war is fought to achieve political objectives, with military force only one instrument among many in statecraft. Modern professional militaries areContinue Reading
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana
The longtime far-right operator and troll, a UK citizen, is being held in ICE custody pending his removal from the United States.Continue Reading
Mice, a Caved-In Ceiling, and Cloudy Water: The GSA’s New Office Is Falling Apart
“Do we need to look at the ceiling before going to the bathroom? Can we actually trust the water is safe to drink?” asks one GSA worker.Continue Reading
Trash or Recycling? Why Plastic Keeps Us Guessing.
Did you know the “recycling” symbol doesn’t mean something is actually recyclable? Play our trashy garbage-sorting game, then read about why this is so tricky.Continue Reading
Floods kill more than 500 people in Nepal and Tibet, with 90 Americans among the missing
Both countries say over 1,500 people remain missing, with more than half of them foreign nationals. (Image credit: Prabin Ranabhat)Continue Reading
Hickenlooper Stumbles Across the Finish Line
John Hickenlooper was renominated by Democrats in Colorado on Tuesday, but with what is currently the second lowest support across the 28 renomination attempts by U.S. Senators in the state over the last 110+ years. Hickenlooper received 53+ percent of the vote – less than eight points ahead of StateContinue Reading
Tech, business giants offer major warning about AI
One cybersecurity expert says everyone is in danger if companies do not take the risks seriously enough., One cybersecurity expert says everyone is in danger if companies do not take the risks seriously enough., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
NHS bosses warn of chaos in ADHD and autism care
Autism and ADHD care is at risk of descending into chaos, NHS bosses are warning, as costs spiral out of control and unregulated private providers capitalise on the huge demand for help. The NHS Alliance, which represents health managers, says the current system in England represents a “bad deal” forContinue Reading
10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, Labor Department says
These are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, according to new Labor Department projections., These are the top 10 fastest-growing jobs over the next decade, according to new Labor Department projections., from Newsnation Read MoreContinue Reading
“Shut Down Dilley”: Rep. Joaquin Castro on “Abusive” ICE Family Jail, Targeting of Military Families
Calls to shut down the ICE jail known as the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas continue to grow following the detention and deportation of 5-year-old Liam Tadeo and his father Victor Martinez Nieto to Mexico. According to the family’s lawyer, Nieto had begged officers to let his sonContinue Reading
Calibre ebook manager lets you generate AI book covers
A new version of open-source ebook manager Calibre is out – and it lets you create custom book covers using generative AI. Calibre 9.14, released August 28, adds an “AI Generate” button to the book editor so you can create new ebook covers and apply them to existing titles. ItContinue Reading