South Africa has a big problem with high blood pressure, and salt is a key contributor. Salt is hidden in many foods. Reduction of salt in our diet is crucial to fix this problem. The South African government has stepped in with laws to lower the salt content in the food we eat.
The United States is making moves in the crypto world, but there's no official word on a Bitcoin reserve yet. David Sacks, who holds a title that's similar to being the White House's crypto czar, had a press conference. He didn't spill any specific plans about storing Bitcoin. Instead, he just talk
This past month, there has been some trouble with the oysters. This happened in the water around the Louisiana Chandeleur Islands. People in New Orleans had stomach issues, later the health people found out it was because they ate oysters from an area that was recalled. These oyste
In Portugal, the 49th leader of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, passed away. He was widely known as the Aga Khan IV. He was not just a spiritual figurehead but also a philanthropist and business leader. The Aga Khan IV had been guiding his followers since he was a young
While Governor Greg Abbott was speaking on TV, something else was happening. A group supporting LGBTQ rights showed some ads on TV. These ads had three transgender people being themselves. The ads were made by GLAAD and Ground Media. These guys wanted to show people that being transgender is no
Pete Davidson has definitely got his eye on the prize with the once-staid Staten Island ferry now lovingly named Titanic 2. Pete Davidson's been chattering about these plans a lot lately, and it sounds like this ferry is about to get a complete makeover, and not just any makeover. Davidson made it c
A big surprise in the sky was a rocket blasting off. Someone near Turks and Caicos spotted it on a recent January night in 2023. The sky was full of light! She wasn't seeing stars or meteors. This was a test of SpaceX Starship to Mars. But when they tried to control the ship, it flashed and came cra
Recently, a significant legal change occurred when a court ruled to allow the sale of handguns to Americans between the ages of 18 and 20. The court's decision seemed to be based on following previous Supreme Court decisions. However, this ruling is more likely to escalate the debate around gun righ
In a bold move, Idaho lawmakers are trying to change the game on immigration. Senators and Representatives are pushing two new laws designed to crack down on people living in Idaho without proper immigration papers. These bills want to make it a crime to be here illegally. But the bills don't stop
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to veto a significant immigration bill passed by the state's lawmakers. This decision comes after intense disagreements between DeSantis and Republican leaders over how to best enforce President Trump's immigration policies. The bill, which aims to strengthe
