What’s the world’s most dangerous animal? Hint: It’s plentiful in Florida and no, it’s not an alligator, shark or python. According to the Centers for Disease Control the deadliest animal in the world is the mosquito. “The mosquito kills more people than any other creature in the world,” the CDC said, noting the flying nuisance spreads such diseases as malaria, dengue, West …
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HelloFresh agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a consumer protection lawsuit brought by Santa Clara County. The lawsuit, filed in Santa Clara County Superior Court, alleged the meal-kit company had misled customers and made it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions. As part of the settlement, which was approved last week, HelloFresh will pay $6.38 million in civil …
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BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana sued the online gaming platform Roblox on Thursday, alleging the wildly popular site has perpetuated an environment where sexual predators “thrive, unite, hunt and victimize kids.” The lawsuit, filed in state court by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, alleges that Roblox has failed to implement effective safety measures to protect child users from adult predators. …
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A brain scan (artificially coloured) produced by magnetic resonance imaging. Credit: K H Fung/Science Photo Library A brain implant can decode a person’s internal chatter – but the device works only if the user thinks of a preset password1. The mind-reading device, or brain–computer interface (BCI), accurately deciphered up to 74% of imagined sentences. The system began decoding users’ internal …
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Once a staple of shopping malls across the U.S., teens and tweens retailer Claire’s announced this week it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The once thriving retailer has faced numerous challenges in recent years caused in part by growing competition and a decrease in mall traffic nationwide. While the company says it is exploring “strategic alternatives” to its …
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Some children are hardwired to overeat appealing and artificial ultra-processed foods linked to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression. They are born with what scientists call a strong food reward drive, an intense biological pull toward eating that makes them feel hungrier, eat faster, and struggle to feel full. Their brains are wired to seek out food more aggressively. While …
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Common aromatic kitchen herb linked to regenerating synapses in the brain – and it stimulates blood circulation which could help keep your memory and cognitive function healthy 07:00, 24 Jul 2025Updated 07:48, 24 Jul 2025 One common herb already in your kitchen cabinet has been linked to promising results in treating Alzheimer’s disease in a recent study (Image: Getty Images/Westend61) …
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Justin Herbert is hoping to see the field even better this season. The Chargers quarterback’s blue eyes were noticeably red after the team’s first training camp practice Thursday, and Kris Rhim of ESPN reports it is Herbert’s choice of contact lenses that are responsible for the color change. The lenses provide UV protection. “I didn’t have to squint nearly as …
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Something to look forward to: It’s the kind of gadget Q might slip into James Bond’s tuxedo pocket: an SSD with a built-in self-destruct feature. TeamGroup has developed the P250Q-M80, which brings a touch of cinematic espionage to real-world data security. This industrial-grade storage device is engineered for sectors where data security is paramount, such as defense, industrial automation, and …
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