Teens with severe obesity are turning to surgery Posted July 18, 2023 John Simon III was a hungry baby and a “chunky” toddler who grew into a chubby little boy, his mother said. But by the time the California middle-schooler turn…
Amazon, Marriott and other companies vow to hire thousands of refugees in Europe Posted July 17, 2023 Multinational companies including Amazon, Marriott and Hilton pledged to hire more than 13,000 refugees, including Ukrainian women who have fled the war with Russ…
Analysis into whether U.S. Netflix subscriber numbers will rise or fall amid password sharing crackdown Posted July 16, 2023 The Netflix crackdown on password sharing in the U.S. is prompting complaints on social media as some analysts question whether the move is worth it for the streaming giant. “I…
Theme parks bounced back in 2022 from pandemic lows with revenue, if not attendance Posted July 15, 2023 Last year marked a return to normal for the theme park industry around the world with operators reporting revenues, and in some cases attendance, at par or above …
Newest water e-bike surfaces on the Seine Posted July 14, 2023 Cyclists on the Seine River by the French capital are not a common sight. Just outside of Paris, New Zealand-based company Manta5 is demonstrating its latest w…
Grammys: Only ‘human creators’ eligible to win, Recording Academy says response to AI Posted July 13, 2023 The Recording Academy is making several changes to the Grammy Awards, including a rule that stipulates “only human creators” can win the music industry’s highest …
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 ‘Vision Pro’ goggles Posted July 12, 2023 Apple unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter’s ability to popularize new-fangl…
Hit show ‘Our Planet II’ returns with Sir David Attenborough narrating animals’ miraculous migratory journeys Posted July 11, 2023 For some, David Attenborough is the one and only voice of nature documentaries. So, fans of his calm, informed delivery were delighted to hear that the 97-year-ol…
Recalled pillows linked to 10 infant deaths still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, US agency says Posted July 10, 2023 Federal safety regulators are urging consumers to stop using baby pillows that have been linked to 10 infant deaths but are still being sold on Facebook Marketplace, despite being…
New Jersey utilities float solar panels on reservoir, powering water treatment plant Posted July 9, 2023 New Jersey’s Canoe Brook Water Treatment plant produces 14 million gallons of drinking water a day. Each one of those gallons weighs around 8 pounds, so it’s quickly apparent t…