Author: Ben Campbell

A popular chemical product used to sterilize medical equipment may increase the risk of cancer, according to new research. Ethylene oxide, which is regularly used to sterilize medical equipment, is now thought to be carcinogenic, prompting the Environmental Protection Agency to issue stricter limits on its use. What Is Ethylene Oxide? Source: Freepik Ethylene oxide is a gas-based product that has been used to sterilize medical tools, including syringes and catheters, for the past four decades. However, new studies may see the removal of the chemical-based cleaning agent, as research suggests it increases the risk of cancer. Environmental Protection Agency…

Princess Catherine’s absence from the public eye following her abdominal surgery has led to a media frenzy, with many questioning when the Princess of Wales will reappear. Now, an altered Mother’s Day photo shared by the Princess of Wales has led to further speculation about her well-being, with many claiming the photo has negatively affected the royal family’s branding.  Kate Middleton Mother’s Day Post Source: Wikimedia On Mother’s Day in Britain, Princess Catherine posted a loving photo of herself alongside her three children to social media.  After the post was shared, many social media users called out the Princess of…

Over the last year, IKEA has been on a mission to lower its prices. Customers in stores across the U.S. have experienced up to a 20% decrease in the price of furniture. Further price cuts could be on the horizon in 2024, as the Swedish retailer recently announced a reduction in the cost of transportation and raw materials.  Customers Begin to Find Even Cheaper Deals at IKEA Source: Wikimedia IKEA has long been a cost-efficient way for many people in the Western world to furnish a new home, office, or place of business. However, in 2022, they were forced to…

Record numbers of Americans were forced to dip into their 401(k) savings last year due to financial emergencies. However, according to financial experts, dipping into your 401(k) should only be used as a final resort.  Americans Use 401(k) to Avoid Foreclosure Source: Freepik A report released by Vanguard, one of America’s largest retirement plan providers, reveals that a record-high number of the nation’s citizens were forced to withdraw from their 401(k) last year during financial hardship.  A staggering 40% of these people dipped into their retirement pots to avoid foreclosure on their homes.  Can Anyone Dip Into Their 401(k)? Source:…

In recent years, organized retail crime has become a highly efficient and lucrative profession for criminal rings across the U.S. Major retailers like Ulta, Walgreens, and Walmart have been terrorized by criminal enterprises that steal thousands of dollars of stock to sell at flea markets and online.  Increase in Organized Retail Crime Source: Freepik Organized retail crime is a term used to define well-coordinated groups of thieves who specialize in shoplifting large quantities of items to resell on the black market.  The National Retail Federation states that retailers lost a staggering $40.5 billion to theft in 2022, with a large…

Layoffs across the U.S. have hit their highest level for the month since the Great Recession. The tech and finance industries have experienced the greatest cuts, with tens of thousands of people losing their jobs in these sectors in 2024. U.S Employers Cut Tens of Thousands of Jobs Source: Freepik According to a report published by Challenger, Gray, and Christmas, around 84,638 people were laid off from their employers in February. This sees an increase of 3% from the previous month and a staggering 9% increase from February 2023. Highest Layoffs Since the Great Recession Source: Freepik The predicted layoffs…

In a recent legal filing, e-commerce giant Amazon slammed the National Labor Relations Board, calling the agency’s practices unconstitutional. Amazon is not alone in its opinion. Trader Joe’s and SpaceX have also made similar comments about the NLRB in recent months. Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and SpaceX Push Back Against Unions Source: Wikipedia Amazon, Trader Joe’s, and Space X are three of America’s largest companies, and they all have one thing in common: They have recently been engaged in disputes with the National Labor Relations Board. On separate occasions all three companies have said the agency’s practices are unconstitutional. Amazon Takes…

New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has deployed the National Guard to New York City to help patrol the city’s subway system amid a sharp increase in crime. Over 700 members of the National Guard will be sent to the city in an attempt to reduce the increase in robberies, assaults, and petty crimes. New York Governor Calls on National Guard Source: Wikimedia Over the past year, New York City’s subway systems have experienced a surge in crime. This has led the state’s governor, Hochul, to call in the services of the National Guard. National Guard Enters NYC Source: Freepik Speaking…

At the end of February, reports announced Apple had scrapped its long-term electric vehicle project after experiencing several setbacks and challenges. The project began over a decade ago and cost the tech giant billions of dollars. Here is everything you need to know about the Apple scrapped EV. Apple Announces Plans to Build a Car Source: Freepik Over a decade ago, Apple began working on its own electric vehicle, known to employees as “Project Titan.” While the tech company never officially announced the EV project, rumors over the past 10 years suggest it was serious about building an electric vehicle.…

According to experts, Tesla is in serious trouble as problems continue to mount in 2024. From a drop in share prices to accusations of blackmailing investors, Tesla has experienced several setbacks in the first few months of the new year. Tesla Prices Drop at the Beginning of 2024 Source: Wikimedia Tesla’s most notable problem came in January, when, according to CNN, its share price dropped a staggering 12%. This was the lowest the price had fallen to in over a year. In the wake of the drop, experts have suggested 2024 could be a slow year for Musk and Tesla. …