Fast radio bursts traveling across billions of light-years can be used to measure how ordinary matter is spread through the universe, according to a study published in Nature Astronomy. Led by graduate student Kritti Sharma alongside astronomy professor and coauthor Vikram Ravi, researchers analyzed a sample of about 100 fast radio bursts to directly measure … Read more
As festival season arrives, the popular dietary supplement brand is positioning its zero-sugar, zero-calorie energy shots as social tonics for sober and sober-curious consumers. Mixing Energy Shots with Mocktails Among the creations is the “Berry Blast,” which blends star fruit, strawberries, blueberries, and a 5-Hour Energy “Firework Freeze.” Another option is the “Frozen Champ,” combining … Read more
The Cost Breakdown of Dublin’s Grab-and-Go Lunch Market According to retail data compiled by local outlets, Tesco meal deals have risen from €3.50 to €5 for customers without a club card. Premium convenience options have climbed even higher. Independent spots like Bear Market price pre-made sandwiches at €8.95, while Café 28 on Dame Street charges … Read more
Global cocoa prices are starting to ease from historic highs, falling 34% over the past year to trade at $5,327 per metric ton, according to market data. Despite the relief in the underlying commodity—which surged to nearly $12,000 per metric ton at the end of 2024 from its typical $2,000 to $3,000 historical range—major chocolate … Read more
How Enterprise Leaders Are Scaling AI to Drive Operational Efficiency Sodexo Chief Tech, Data, and Digital Officer Alice Guéhennec oversees a 500 million euro ($571 million USD) annual technology budget, focusing on scaling artificial intelligence to automate menu planning, labor management, and facilities services. By deploying AI tools like “Menu AI” across thousands of global … Read more
K. O’Connell Fishmongers has recalled a batch of smoked salmon following contamination concerns, according to the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). While no illnesses have been confirmed, the FSAI advises that vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and the elderly, should be cautious as Listeria symptoms can take up to 70 days to appear. Why … Read more
The Jewish population in South Florida is expanding, driving a surge in kosher-certified dining options across Broward and Palm Beach counties. According to the South Florida Sun Sentinel, an influx of new restaurants, markets, and specialty bakeries—certified by bodies like the Orthodox Rabbinical Board (ORB)—now serves a growing demographic seeking strict adherence to Jewish dietary … Read more
Families In Schools launched its Read LA! Bookmobile on Monday, a new mobile literacy hub designed to provide free books and bilingual Storytimes to children across Los Angeles County. The nonprofit organization debuted the vehicle at a kickoff event at Madison Elementary School in Pasadena, marking the latest expansion of a literacy campaign that began … Read more
The cost of whey protein has surged from $7 to $12 per pound since late 2024, driven by a consumer trend known as “proteinmaxxing” and increased demand for nutrient-dense foods among users of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Food manufacturers are now facing supply shortages and rising production costs, forcing difficult decisions regarding product reformulation and … Read more
A Texas woman was sentenced Wednesday in Los Angeles to 21 months in federal prison for orchestrating schemes to defraud government agencies of more than $82,000. Joyce Turner, 57, of Rosharon, Texas, pleaded guilty to mail fraud and fraud in connection with major disaster benefits after falsely claiming residency in a Pasadena property damaged by … Read more