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Health Alert: UK Tampons Contain Toxic Pesticides 40 Times Above Drinking Water Limits
Toxic Pesticide Found in Tampons Sparks Health Alarms A recent study has detected alarming levels of glyphosate, a widely used herbicide, in tampons sold in the UK. Researchers found the chemical at concentrations 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water, raising urgent health concerns. Brands including Tampax, Lil Lets, Superdrug, Tesco, and […]
Scientists Warn of Imminent City-Killer Asteroid Threats Exposed by Critical Detection Flaws
City-Killing Asteroids Hidden Near Venus Pose Threat to Earth A new study reveals that at least three “city-killing” asteroids, lurking near Venus, could strike Earth. Researchers from Brazil, France, and Italy warn that Venus’s position in the solar system blocks our view of these hazardous near-Earth asteroids (NEAs), which are often masked by the Sun’s […]
Breakthrough Research Identifies Top 10 Aggressive Dog Breeds with Unexpected Insights
Dangerous Dog Breeds: Labrador Surprise in Top 10 as Bite Incidents Surge A recent study by Fighter Law analyzing 2021–2023 data reveals the dog breeds most likely to cause legal and medical emergencies. While Pit Bulls and Rottweilers top the list, Labrador Retrievers—America’s beloved family pet—shocked many by ranking 10th. Rising Bite Incidents and Costs […]
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Spotify Outage Disrupts Music Streaming for Thousands of Users Across the UK
Spotify Crashes in the UK, Leaving Thousands Without Music By Shivali Best for MailOnline Updated: 14:05 BST, 27 May 2025 Spotify, one of the UK’s most popular music streaming platforms, suffered a major outage this afternoon, leaving thousands of users unable to access their playlists. Reports flooded Downdetector starting at 13:30 BST, with over 4,000 […]
The Future of Boxing? World’s First Humanoid Robot Brawl in China In a bold step toward blending robotics and sports, Hangzhou, China, recently hosted the world’s first humanoid robot boxing tournament. This glimpse into the future showcased two 4.3ft-tall (132cm), 35kg bipedal robots—roughly the size of an eight-year-old—trading punches and kicks in an electrifying match. […]
British Toddler, 2, Becomes Youngest-Ever Mensa Member After First Word at 7 Months
British Toddler Becomes Youngest Mensa Member at 2 Years Old [Image: Joseph smiling with a book | Caption: Joseph Harris-Birtill now holds the title as Mensa’s youngest member.] Two-year-old Joseph Harris-Birtill has made history as the youngest member of Mensa, the prestigious high-IQ society, joining at just 2 years and 182 days. To qualify, members […]
Experts Warn of Toxic Carcinogens Found in Widely Consumed Beer Brands
Health Alert: ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Popular Beers, Posing Health Risks A recent study has detected PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), harmful "forever chemicals" linked to cancer and other health issues, in popular beers across North America and Europe. These chemicals, which resist environmental breakdown, were found in 95% of tested beers, including those from […]