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Back to SearchMidwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms
The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms—and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At th…
1 year, 9 months ago
White House says no need to restrict “open-source” artificial intelligence—at least for now
The White House is coming out in favor of “open-source” artificial intelligence (AI) technology, arguing in a report that there’s no need right now f…
1 year, 9 months ago
Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying, chemical fertilizers are partly to blame
Planting vegetables, Benson Wanjala and his wife are working to cultivate their two-acre plot of land on the outskirts of Nairobi. This is a signific…
1 year, 9 months ago
Massachusetts governor says there’s nothing she can do to prevent 2 hospitals from closing
Massachusetts has agreed to provide about $30 million to help support the operations of six hospitals that Steward Health Care is trying to turn over…
1 year, 9 months ago
Spicy dispute over the origins of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos winds up in court
A court case could soon settle a spicy dispute: Who invented Flamin' Hot Cheetos? A former PepsiCo executive is suing the company, saying it destroy…
1 year, 9 months ago
4000 My Little Ponies feature in an exhibition showcasing hobbies, alongside homemade banjos and customized Action Men
Ever wondered how people spend their spare time? A new exhibition celebrating the U.K.'s hobbies opened on July 18 in Croydon, featuring over 14,000…
1 year, 9 months ago
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable
It’s becoming a struggle for Australians to afford food which, in turn, affects their health. In Tasmania, a dietician is helping locals cook nutrit…
1 year, 9 months ago
West Virginia school will remain open for now amid toxic groundwater fears
A small West Virginia school will remain open for now after a court temporarily blocked an effort to relocate classes due to the town’s contaminated …
1 year, 9 months ago
Amazon Prime Day is a big event for scammers, experts warn
Deceptions such as phony emails from people impersonating online retailers like Amazon are nothing new. But phishing attempts increase amid the heavy…
1 year, 9 months ago
CrowdStrike CEO called to testify to Congress over cybersecurity’s firm role in global tech outage
U.S. House leaders are calling on CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz to testify to Congress about the cybersecurity company's role in sparking the widespre…
1 year, 9 months ago