The explosive popularity of The Last of Us, the video game-turned-HBO series where a fungal pathogen turns people into terrifying zombies, has given rise to a question: could this really happen? Scientists say fungal infections could be the next hard-to-solve crisis for the world, though perhaps without the zombies.
OTTAWA — New Canadian data suggest that over a nine-year period between 2012 and 2020, the equivalent of more 15 billion plastic bottles and as many as 14 billion plastic grocery bags became litter in Canada's environment. The data come as Canadian negotiators are at an Ottawa convention centre with peers from 174 other countries trying to hammer out a global agreement to eliminate plastic waste. The numbers are part of a new dataset Statistics Canada compiled to support the federal government's
An MP suspended by Labour after accusing Israel of genocide in a post about Holocaust Memorial Day is set to have the whip restored within days.
IBM stock slipped after the computing giant reported first quarter earnings ahead of expectations, with sales slightly below.
The Anker PowerConf C200 webcam is 20 percent off right now via Amazon or directly from the company. This brings the price down to $48.
Watch as MeToo Founder Tarana Burke reacts to Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned. Weinstein's 2020 conviction for sexual assault and rape was overturned by New York's highest court on Thursday 25 April, reopening the landmark case that launched the #MeToo movement and highlighting the challenges of holding powerful men accountable. In a bitterly divided 4-3 decision, the state Court of Appeals said the trial judge made a critical mistake by letting women testify that Weinstein assaulted them, even though their accusations were not part of the charges he faced.
Charity Commission opens a ‘compliance case’ into the soup kitchen founded by Mike Butcher, following allegations about its use during his campaign
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) delivered a robust first-quarter earnings report, beating analyst expectations on both the top and bottom lines. Yahoo Finance Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Wealth! to discuss the top three key takeaways that consumers should be aware of following the company's results. Yahoo Finance also spoke to Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung earlier this morning on the restaurant's earnings figures. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith
Manager Matt Quatraro explained the Royals’ decision to place Alec Marsh on the 10-day injured list and recall right-hander Will Klein.
Mason’s illegal voting conviction was overturned in March by the Texas Second Court of Appeals.
The company made the announcement on Thursday.
A UK couple discovered a 17th-century coin trove worth $75,000 under the kitchen floor while renovating their farmhouse.
Unions and Labour criticised the decision, warning it will have a devastating effect on the steel industry and Welsh economy.
A 22-year-old man was arrested by state troopers after an armed standoff in Milford overnight.
The energy companies both held their annual general meetings on Thursday.
A federal court denied former president Donald Trump’s request to have a new trial related to the charges that he defamed writer E Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexual assault. The US District Court for the Southern District of New York handed down the denial on Thursday after Mr Trump had sought a new trial. In May 2023, a jury found Mr Trump liable for sexually abusing Ms Carroll.
A 63-year-old man died in a house fire in Pottawattamie County, officials said.
The SNP leader future could be decided by ex-party colleague who he said was ‘no great loss’ when she defected to Alex Salmond’s Alba
The couple have six kids between them
Authorities said the distinct markings on the motorcycle helmet bag the puppy was left in could help identify a suspect.
Three-year-old Nate had never heard his parent's voices clearly until he was fitted with cochlear implants.
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