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Study Suggests Lyrics Have Gotten Simpler Over Time
Study Suggests , Lyrics Have Gotten , Simpler Over Time.
According to a recent study, the lyrics
of modern-day music have become more
repetitive over the course of the last 40 years. .
'Newsweek' reports that the study found
English-language songs have become not only
more repetitive but also simpler over time.
Music is ubiquitous in our everyday lives, and lyrics play an integral role when we listen to music. , Study authors, via 'Newsweek'.
Researchers looked at lyrics of over 12,000 English-
language songs across a number of genres, including rap,
country, rock and pop, released between 1980 and 2020.
The complex relationships between lyrical content, its temporal evolution over the last decades, and genre-specific variations, however, are yet to be fully understood, Study authors, via 'Newsweek'.
The findings suggest that lyrics became easier
to understand and the number of different
words used in the songs also decreased. .
In this work, we investigate
the dynamics of English lyrics
of Western, popular music over
five decades and five genres,
using a wide set of lyrics descriptors,
including lyrical complexity,
structure, emotion, and popularity, Study authors, via 'Newsweek'.
In this work, we investigate
the dynamics of English lyrics
of Western, popular music over
five decades and five genres,
using a wide set of lyrics descriptors,
including lyrical complexity,
structure, emotion, and popularity, Study authors, via 'Newsweek'.
According to the authors, the findings
suggest how music is largely being used as
background noise in the modern day. .
The study also found that the meaning expressed
in lyrics has also changed in the past four decades.
We confirm previous analyses
showing that the emotion described
by lyrics has become more negative
and that lyrics have become more
personal over the last five decades, Study authors, via 'Newsweek'.
The team's findings were published
in the journal 'Scientific Reports.'
Walmart Reverses Course, Closes Down Its Walmart Health Division
Walmart Reverses Course, , Closes Down Its , Walmart Health Division.
NBC reports that Walmart has announced
it will close all 52 of the doctor-staffed
health clinics the company operates.
The announcement comes as
part of the company's decision to
shut down its Walmart Health Initiative.
Clinics that will close down are located in
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois and Texas. .
On April 30, the company also said it would
begin winding down its virtual care service.
The decision to end the Walmart Health Initiative
will not reportedly impact Walmart
pharmacies and vision centers.
Walmart said that it will work to direct current patients
to other providers covered by their insurance
networks to ensure they continue to receive care.
NBC reports that the news comes as a swift
reversal of Walmart's plan to expand its number
of doctor-staffed clinics to 70 by the end of 2024.
Through our experience managing
Walmart Health centers and
Walmart Health Virtual Care,
we determined there is
not a sustainable business
model for us to continue, Walmart statement, via NBC.
Other nontraditional health care
providers have also been forced to
reconsider their plans in recent years. .
Last month, Walgreens announced that it would
close 140 of the company's primary care clinics,
along with plans to shut down 20 more.
McDonald's Posts Disappointing Q1 Results Amid Ongoing Boycotts
McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts.
'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-
than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result
of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .
'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-
than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result
of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .
According to McDonald's, higher sales in the
United States helped the fast-food giant overcome
weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.
According to McDonald's, higher sales in the
United States helped the fast-food giant overcome
weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.
The company saw same-store sales rise by
1.9% worldwide between January and March,
below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%.
Increased menu pricing and delivery demand
saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%.
In international markets, sales fell
by 0.2% for the first time since 2020.
Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue
increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went
up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates.
'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority
markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East
have been boycotting McDonald's for months.
The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in
Israel announced in October that it would provide free
meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza.
In the months since then, the company has tried to limit
the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country
with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise.
Our hearts remain with
the communities and families
impacted by the war in the Middle East.
We abhor violence of any kind and
firmly stand against hate speech,
and we will always proudly
open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'.
Our hearts remain with
the communities and families
impacted by the war in the Middle East.
We abhor violence of any kind and
firmly stand against hate speech,
and we will always proudly
open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'
Scientists Question Claim That T. Rex Was as Smart as Modern Monkeys
Scientists Question Claim , That T. Rex Was as Smart, as Modern Monkeys.
'Gizmodo' reports that a team of researchers
recently investigated claims that the Tyrannosaurus rex
could have been as smart as monkeys.
Last year, a paper was published in the journal
'Comparative Neurology,' which claimed that theropods like
Tyrannosaurus rex had a “monkey-like” numbers of neurons.
According to that paper, this would have made
the Tyrannosaurus rex "not only giant but also
long-lived and endowed with flexible cognition.”.
The new paper specifically referenced the previous paper
and argues that theropods probably had “significantly
lower neuron counts than previously proposed.".
According to the team, neuron count
and brain size are “flawed” proxies for
measuring an ancient species’ intelligence.
We argue that it’s not good
practice to predict intelligence
in extinct species when neuron
counts reconstructed from
endocasts are all we have to go on, Kai Caspar, a biologist at Heinrich Heine University
Düsseldorf and the study’s lead author, via 'Gizmodo'.
The possibility that T. rex might
have been as intelligent as a baboon
is fascinating and terrifying,
with the potential to reinvent
our view of the past, Darren Naish, Paleozoologist at the University of
Southampton and co-author of the paper, via 'Gizmodo'.
The possibility that T. rex might
have been as intelligent as a baboon
is fascinating and terrifying,
with the potential to reinvent
our view of the past, Darren Naish, Paleozoologist at the University of
Southampton and co-author of the paper, via 'Gizmodo'.
But our study shows how
all the data we have is against
this idea. They were more
like smart giant crocodiles,
and that’s just as fascinating, Darren Naish, Paleozoologist at the University of
Southampton and co-author of the paper, via 'Gizmodo'.
'Gizmodo' reports that even if Tyrannosaurus rex
wasn't as intelligent as a modern monkey,
it was still a terrifying creature. .
The fearsome predator also has an outsized
presence in popular culture, leading theropods
to attract a high degree of interest.
Negotiations on Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution Reach Critical Phase
Negotiations on Global Treaty , to End Plastic Pollution , Reach Critical Phase .
'The Independent' reports that negotiators from around
the world have met to discuss what could become
a global treaty meant to end plastic pollution. .
The Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on
Plastic Pollution has begun agreeing on treaty language
at their fourth of five scheduled plastics summits.
The most ambitious and contentious
idea revolves around limiting how much
plastic can be manufactured globally.
As most plastics are made from fossil fuels
and chemicals, oil and gas exporters
have strongly objected to the limitations, along
with plastic-producing countries and companies.
According to Stewart Harris, an industry spokesperson
with the International Council of Chemical Associations,
the treaty also focuses on recycling and reuse. .
We want to see the treaty
completed. We want to work
with the governments on
implementing it. The private
sector has a role to play, Stewart Harris, an industry spokesperson
with the International Council of Chemical
Associations, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' reports that the Scientists’
Coalition for an Effective Plastics Treaty provided
scientific evidence on plastic pollution at
the negotiations.
I heard yesterday that there’s
no data on microplastics,
which is verifiably false:
21,000 publications on micro and
nanoplastics have been published, Bethanie Carney Almroth, an ecotoxicology professor at Sweden's University of Gothenburg who co-leads the coalition, via 'The Independent'.
Ecuador's chief negotiator, Walter Schuldt stressed that
countries present at the negotiation share a common
vision of moving forward in the treaty process.
Because at the end of the day,
we’re talking about the survival
of the future of life, not only
of human life but all sorts
of life on this planet, Walter Schuldt, Ecuador's chief
negotiator, via 'The Independent'
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Has Best Streaming Week Ever
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' , Has Best Streaming Week Ever.
Associated Press reports that Taylor Swift's
latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department'
has continued to dominate. .
In the week following its release,
Swift's 11th album hit number one
on the Billboard 200 chart.
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z
for having 14 number one albums, the second
most, compared to The Beatles who hold
the record with 19 number one albums. .
The 31-track double album has already amassed
2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million
of those coming from traditional album sales.
The 31-track double album has already amassed
2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million
of those coming from traditional album sales.
Bolstering those traditional album sales,
which include downloads, CDs and
cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales
in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units.
Bolstering those traditional album sales,
which include downloads, CDs and
cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales
in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units.
The album has also already become the
top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's
'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units.
The album has also already become the
top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's
'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units.
According to Luminate, the album also hit
891.34 million streams, which registered as
the biggest streaming week for an album ever. .
According to Luminate, the album also hit
891.34 million streams, which registered as
the biggest streaming week for an album ever. .
My mind is blown.
I’m completely floored by
the love you’ve shown this album. , Taylor Swift, via X.
2.6 million are you
actually serious?
Thank you for listening,
streaming, and welcoming
Tortured Poets into your life.
Feeling completely overwhelmed, Taylor Swift, via X.
The album has also broken the highest
single-week for an album, eclipsing Drake's
'Scorpion,' which had 745.92 million in 2018
Is Marijuana Helping or Hurting Your Sleep?
Is Marijuana Helping , or Hurting Your Sleep? .
Is Marijuana Helping , or Hurting Your Sleep? .
A common trope among users of marijuana
is how useful it can be in helping
one fall asleep, but research
shows that may not be the case. .
A common trope among users of marijuana
is how useful it can be in helping
one fall asleep, but research
shows that may not be the case. .
According to CNN, using weed
might be hurting your beauty rest.
According to CNN, using weed
might be hurting your beauty rest.
A study, published in 'BMJ,' found that adults
who had used marijuana 20 days or more
throughout the month were around 64% more
likely to sleep less than six hours a night.
Adversely, the same adults are also 76% more likely to snooze nine hours or more.
Adults in the study classified as
moderate weed users didn't
experience shortness of sleep.
Adults in the study classified as
moderate weed users didn't
experience shortness of sleep.
Moderate users were 47% more likely
to sleep more than nine hours.
The study analyzed the use of marijuana as a sleep aid for 21,729 adults between the ages of 20 and 59.
The study analyzed the use of marijuana as a sleep aid for 21,729 adults between the ages of 20 and 59.
Researchers say additional studies will be needed since the results are inconclusive.
At this time there still isn't any clear evidence that cannabis is helping sleep. , Dr. Bhanu Prakesh Kolla, specialist
Center for Sleep Medicine Mayo Clinic, via CNN.
At this time there still isn't any clear evidence that cannabis is helping sleep. , Dr. Bhanu Prakesh Kolla, specialist
Center for Sleep Medicine Mayo Clinic, via CNN.
The studies just give us
the possibilities that (marijuana) could hurt your sleep, but it
may help and so we just
don't know until you try it. , Dr. Karim Ladha, clinician-scientist University of Toronto, via CNN.
The studies just give us
the possibilities that (marijuana) could hurt your sleep, but it
may help and so we just
don't know until you try it. , Dr. Karim Ladha, clinician-scientist University of Toronto, via CNN
'Rule of Four' Molecular Structure Stumps Scientists
'Rule of Four' , Molecular Structure , Stumps Scientists.
'Newsweek' reports that scientists are baffled by a bizarre
"Rule of Four" that has been identified in the basic
molecular structure of most inorganic materials.
The pattern can be observed in the "unit cell"
of the materials, which is the smallest possible
repeating section of each molecular structure.
Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in
Lausanne (EPFL) were surprised to find most of over 80,000
known and predicted materials displayed the pattern. .
60% of those materials had
a unit cell with a total number of
atoms being a multiple of four.
The team ruled out the possiblity of
a computing bug, chemistry and the energy
requirements of atoms to form bonds. .
The materials that are most abundant
in nature should be the most energetically
favored, which means the most stable ones,
those with negative formation energy. , lena Gazzarrini, Former EPFL researcher
currently at CERN in Geneva, via 'Newsweek'.
But what we saw with classic
computational methods was
that there was no correlation
between the Rule of Four and
negative formation energies, lena Gazzarrini, Former EPFL researcher
currently at CERN in Geneva, via 'Newsweek'.
But what we saw with classic
computational methods was
that there was no correlation
between the Rule of Four and
negative formation energies, lena Gazzarrini, Former EPFL researcher
currently at CERN in Geneva, via 'Newsweek'.
Despite being unable to determine why the pattern was
appearing, a form of artificial intelligence was able to
predict the pattern in materials with an 87% success rate.
Despite being unable to determine why the pattern was
appearing, a form of artificial intelligence was able to
predict the pattern in materials with an 87% success rate.
This is interesting
because the algorithm
uses only local rather than
global symmetry descriptors, lena Gazzarrini, Former EPFL researcher
currently at CERN in Geneva, via 'Newsweek'.
According to Elena Gazzarrini, a former EPFL researcher currently at CERN in Geneva, this , "suggests that there may be small chemical groups in the
cells (still to be found) that may explain the Rule of Four.".
The team's findings were published in
the journal 'NPJ Computational Materials.'
Law Enforcement Hiring Increased in 2023 Following Years of Decline
Law Enforcement Hiring , Increased in 2023 , Following Years of Decline.
NBC reports that police departments in the United States
have seen their first increase in ranks, changing course
on a historic exodus of officers in recent years.
According to a recent survey,
2023 saw more officers sworn in
than any of the previous four years. .
At the same time, the survey by the Police Executive
Research Forum (PERF) also found that fewer law
enforcement officers resigned or retired in 2023. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
Law enforcement numbers had been declining following
the COVID pandemic and nationwide protests against
police brutality following the death of George Floyd. .
I just think that the past four
years have been particularly
challenging for American policing.
And our survey shows we’re
finally starting to turn a corner, Chuck Wexler, Executive director of PERF, via NBC.
NBC reports that declining numbers left
many police departments with a shortage of
officers, which resulted in slower response times.
Chuck Wexler, executive director of PERF, warns that many police departments are still struggling to recruit and retain officers.
According to Wexler, law enforcement , "isn't out of the woods yet.".
At least a dozen smaller police departments in
the nation have been forced to disband, leaving those
municipalities reliant upon state or county police forces.
NBC reports that in addition to increased pay and
benefits, many police departments have chosen to
change application requirements to increase hiring
Study Reveals First Case of an American Dolphin Diagnosed With Bird Flu
Study Reveals First Case , of an American Dolphin , Diagnosed With Bird Flu.
'Newsweek' reports that a new study has found
that a Florida dolphin was discovered with
a "highly pathogenic" form of bird flu.
'Newsweek' reports that a new study has found
that a Florida dolphin was discovered with
a "highly pathogenic" form of bird flu.
The case is the first cetacean ever recorded
in North America with highly pathogenic
avian influenza virus (HPAIV).
The case is the first cetacean ever recorded
in North America with highly pathogenic
avian influenza virus (HPAIV).
The study warns that a highly contagious
bird flu "could be catastrophic"
for cetacean species.
In March of 2022, a dolphin was found
"in distress" in a Dixie County canal and died
shortly after the arrival of a rescue team. .
A postmortem revealed that the dolphin suffered
from a number of health problems, including
leptomeninges disease and brain inflammation.
We still don't know where
the dolphin got the virus and
more research needs to be done, Richard Webby, Director of the World Health
Organization Collaborating Center for Studies
on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds at
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, via 'Newsweek'.
After first being detected in North America
in 2021, the virus has been spreading
among birds and other mammals.
After first being detected in North America
in 2021, the virus has been spreading
among birds and other mammals.
According to researchers, harbor seals and grey seals
in the area had died from the same virus. A small
amount were also found to have neurological symptoms.
So far, seals and sea lions have
been the primary mammal species
to be impacted by the disease. .
'Newsweek' reports that the recent study highlights the
importance of learning more about the virus in order to
potentially prevent it from spreading to further species.
'Newsweek' reports that the recent study highlights the
importance of learning more about the virus in order to
potentially prevent it from spreading to further species
This Is Why Some Foods Are So Polarizing
This Is Why Some Foods , Are So Polarizing.
Foods such as cilantro, mushrooms, blue cheese and mayonnaise certainly have their haters.
Foods such as cilantro, mushrooms, blue cheese and mayonnaise certainly have their haters.
Foods such as cilantro, mushrooms, blue cheese and mayonnaise certainly have their haters.
Foods such as cilantro, mushrooms, blue cheese and mayonnaise certainly have their haters.
Biopsychologists say that the reasons why some foods elicit such a visceral reaction are complex.
Our language is really limited when we say food tastes a certain way. , Julie Mennella, Monell Chemical Senses Center,
via CNN.
Oftentimes, a person's genetics plays a huge role
in how they perceive certain foods.
For instance, people with a particular gene can be more sensitive to the smell of cilantro.
It usually has to
do with the odor, Julie Mennella, Monell Chemical Senses Center,
via CNN.
It's actually your sense of smell that allows you to distinguish between something like strawberry and cherry Jell-O, Julie Mennella, Monell Chemical Senses Center,
via CNN.
In addition, experts say that some
reactions to foods are hardwired.
We like sweet and hate bitter, Linda Bartoshuk, University of Florida, via CNN.
Not liking [foods that are bitter] is a built-in defense mechanism, Linda Bartoshuk, University of Florida, via CNN.
Despite this, food preparation and simply getting used to the qualities of particular foods can lead to changes in taste.
You may taste cruciferous vegetables as more bitter, but that doesn't mean you can't grow to like them, Linda Bartoshuk, University of Florida, via CNN.
Your biology is not your destiny, Linda Bartoshuk, University of Florida, via CNN.
Not to say genetics aren't important. But when you're an omnivore and open to these foods, you learn to like what
you eat, Linda Bartoshuk, University of Florida, via CNN
Elon Musk Loses Appeal of 'Twitter Sitter' Provision
Elon Musk , Loses Appeal of , 'Twitter Sitter' Provision .
On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire
Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities
and Exchange Commission agreement. .
On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire
Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities
and Exchange Commission agreement. .
NBC reports that the SEC requirement
would require a lawyer to review
the Tesla CEO's social media posts. .
In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement,
which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision,
unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. .
In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement,
which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision,
unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. .
The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that
claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the
market and caused shares in the company to surge.
The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that
claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the
market and caused shares in the company to surge.
The SEC deemed the tweets
"materially false and misleading,"
and in clear violation of securities laws.
At the time, Musk agreed to settle the issue
with the SEC, which included his signing off
on the so-called "Twitter sitter" provision.
NBC reports that Musk has since said
the restrictions are unconstitutional and that
he was coerced into signing the SEC agreement.
According to court papers, lawyers
representing Musk have accused the SEC
of waging an "ongoing campaign" against Musk.
Musk's legal team claim the provision , "restricts Mr. Musk’s speech even
when truthful and accurate.".
It extends to speech not
covered by the securities laws
and with no relation to the conduct
underlying the SEC’s civil action, Elon Musk legal team, via NBC.
In response, the SEC said in court papers
that Musk waived his right to appeal
when he signed off on the settlement.
This Day in History: First African-American College Is Chartered
This Day in History: , First African-American College Is Chartered.
April 29, 1854.
Ashmun Institute was
established in southern
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Created by an act of the
Pennsylvania legislature, the
institution was named after Jehudi Ashman.
Ashman was the U.S. agent
who assisted in the preservation
of an African-American colony in
Africa that later became Liberia.
The institution named after
him was initially chartered to
provide theological, scientific and
classical training to African-Americans.
Under its first college
president, John Pym Carter,
Ashmun Institute opened on January 1, 1857.
It was renamed Lincoln University
in 1866 after the end of the U.S. Civil War
Happy Birthday, Jerry Seinfeld!
Happy Birthday,
Jerry Seinfeld!.
Jerome Allen Seinfeld
turns 70 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the comedian.
1. He was named the
“12th Greatest Stand-Up
Comedian of All Time” by
Comedy Central in 2005.
2. Seinfeld said he was the first person to receive the American Express Black Card.
3. He loves white sneakers.
4. One of his favorite
scenes from ‘Seinfeld’
is in the episode,
“The Pothole.”.
5. He co-wrote,
co-produced and
starred in the animated
film, ‘Bee Movie.’.
Happy Birthday,
Jerry Seinfeld!
Top 3 Risks for Employers on World Day for Safety & Health At Work (Sun. April, 28)
Top 3 Risks , for Employers on World Day , for Safety & Health At Work.
April 28 is World Day for Safety
and Health at Work, a day meant to stress
the importance of workplace safety. .
PR Newswire recently spoke with Alan Price,
the CEO of BrightHR, on the top three risks
in the workplace and tips for employers. .
Risk #1: New and expectant mothers, Identify potential hazards that include
physical, biological, mental and social risks.
Evaluate hazards and take steps to minimize
the risks posed to pregnant workers.
Once you've taken these steps you
must record your findings and share
them with the employee. Then make any
necessary adjustments such as changes
to working environments, shift patterns,
or finding suitable alternative work, Alan Price, CEO of BrightHR, via PRNewsWire.
Once you've taken these steps you
must record your findings and share
them with the employee. Then make any
necessary adjustments such as changes
to working environments, shift patterns,
or finding suitable alternative work, Alan Price, CEO of BrightHR, via PRNewsWire.
Risk #2: Slipping, tripping or falling, According to Price, identifying
potential hazards is the first step.
Software that records potential hazards
can reduce accidents and offer an
accurate record to avoid disputes or claims.
Risk #3: Fire Hazards, When it comes to the risk of fire, Price
suggests following procedures, conducting risk
assessments and maintaining accurate records.
If an accident happens and you haven't
done everything possible to prevent it,
then you could be liable. If in doubt, seek
advice to ensure safety and compliance, Alan Price, CEO of BrightHR, via PRNewsWire.
As an employer it is your legal duty to
do everything in your power to prevent
employees from getting hurt at work.
Not only to protect staff from
injury but also to avoid penalties,
failed inspections, and damage
to your company's reputation, Alan Price, CEO of BrightHR, via PRNewsWire
Happy Birthday, Lizzo! (Sat., April 27)
Happy Birthday, , Lizzo!.
Melissa Viviane Jefferson
turns 36 years old today.
Here are five
fun facts about
the singer.
1. She started
playing the flute
in fifth grade.
2. Lizzo worked with
Prince for his album,
‘Plectrumelectrum.’.
3. Her stage name is inspired by
Jay-Z’s single, “Izzo.”.
4. The first song she would dance to at her wedding is Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck.”.
5. Lizzo’s flute,
Sasha Flute, has its
own Instagram.
Happy Birthday, Lizzo!
FDA Testing Reveals Bird Flu Virus in 1 in 5 Milk Samples
FDA Testing Reveals , Bird Flu Virus , in 1 in 5 Milk Samples.
'Time' reports that the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has warned that traces of bird flu have been found
in nearly one-fifth of commercial milk samples tested. .
In a statement released on the agency's website,
the FDA said that traces of the virus do not
necessarily indicate a risk to consumers. .
According to the FDA, more tests are needed
to confirm if intact pathogens that remain
infectious are present in the samples.
Those tests would determine , "whether there is any risk of illness
associated with consuming the product.".
'Time' reports that the results of the study
come as a stark warning of how quickly the
virus is spreading among dairy cows in the U.S.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
The virus has already killed millions of birds globally,
raising both health and food security concerns,
as well as spooking global markets.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
So far, the Department of Agriculture has already
confirmed 33 infected herds across eight states,
including Texas, Michigan and Ohio.
In an effort to understand the extent of the outbreak
and potentially contain it, the USDA has implemented
mandatory testing of cows moving across state borders.
Authorities have stressed that the current
risk to humans remains low, with only one
identified human case in the U.S. this year. .
To date, the retail milk studies
have shown no results that would
change our assessment that the
commercial milk supply is safe. , FDA statement, via 'Time'
ByteDance Says It Won't Sell TikTok
ByteDance Says , It Won't Sell TikTok.
The United States passed a law on April 24 that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok
in 2025 or be banned across the nation.
The United States passed a law on April 24 that requires ByteDance to sell TikTok
in 2025 or be banned across the nation.
In response to a news article claiming ByteDance was considering selling TikTok
in America without its algorithm.
the Chinese company said,
"Foreign media reports of ByteDance
selling TikTok are not true," BBC reports. .
ByteDance doesn't have
any plans to sell TikTok, ByteDance, via statement.
TikTok has continuously denied claims that its parent company is controlled by the Chinese government.
We are confident and we will keep
fighting for your rights in the courts, Shou Zi Chew, TikTok CEO, via statement.
The facts, and the Constitution,
are on our side... rest assured,
we aren't going anywhere, Shou Zi Chew, TikTok CEO, via statement.
The Chinese government, which has also denied
any ties to ByteDance, said that banning TikTok
would "inevitably come back to bite the U.S.".
BBC reports that 60% of TikTok shares are currently "owned by institutional investors, including major U.S. investment firms.".
20% is owned by ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming, and 20% is owned by global employees.
Out of ByteDance's five board members,
three are American, BBC reports.
How a Sense of Wonder Can Benefit Your Health
How a , Sense of Wonder , Can Benefit Your Health .
Awe has become a buzzword in the world of self-care.
While the word has several definitions, .
... researchers in the field of awe
say that it comes down to sensing
something greater than
one's own self.
Awe is the feeling of being in the presence of something vast that transcends your understanding of the world, Dacher Keltner, Psychologist at UC, Berkeley,
via 'The New York Times'.
Experts say that the sense of
"something vast" can be found in everyday life.
They also say that the experience of awe is vital to a healthy self.
Here are four ways you can incorporate more awe into your life.
1, Be open to new experiences.
Experts say that people who regularly experience awe "are more open to new ideas" and to "what is unknown.".
2, Take notice.
Experiencing awe is
largely connected to
perspective and noticing
what is often overlooked.
3, Focus on the good in others.
Making an effort to see the good in others can be humbling help to perpetuate a sense of awe.
4, Turn mindfulness into practice.
We cultivate awe through interest and curiosity.
And if we’re distracted too much, we’re not really
paying attention, Sharon Salzberg, Mindfulness Teacher and Author,
via 'The New York Times'
Haiti's Transitional Council Looks to Rebuild Following 'Collapse' of Institutions
Haiti's Transitional Council , Looks to Rebuild Following , 'Collapse' of Institutions.
NBC reports that Haiti's transition council formally
took power on April 25. It seeks to restore order
after suffering the effects of years of gang violence.
Former Prime Minister Ariel Henry's finance minister,
Michel Patrick Boisvert, will serve as Haiti's interim prime
minister until a new head of government can be appointed. .
Today is an important day
in the life of our dear republic,
this day in effect opens
a view to a solution, Michel Patrick Boisvert, interim prime minister, via NBC .
Non-voting council member Regine Abraham
said the council would focus on security,
constitutional reform and elections. .
Abraham said that the group must also rebuild the
nation's judiciary system and fix the economy. .
We are seeing the total
collapse of our institutions
and failure of a government, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News.
We are seeing the total
collapse of our institutions
and failure of a government, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News.
Facing this unprecedented crisis,
the entire population has recognized
the urgent need of a firm hand
to take us out of this spiral
of despair and destruction, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News.
Facing this unprecedented crisis,
the entire population has recognized
the urgent need of a firm hand
to take us out of this spiral
of despair and destruction, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News.
NBC reports that armed gangs have been tightening their
grip on the capital and toppling Henry for years, largely
equipped with weapons trafficked from the United States.
NBC reports that armed gangs have been tightening their
grip on the capital and toppling Henry for years, largely
equipped with weapons trafficked from the United States.
Last month, Henry announced that he would
step down once the council was in place. .
In late February, the now-former
prime minister fled to Puerto Rico as
gangs threatened to overtake the capital. .
In late February, the now-former
prime minister fled to Puerto Rico as
gangs threatened to overtake the capital.