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A recent study has suggested a correlation between following a particular, strict diet and a lower likelihood of dying following cancer survival. The study, performed in Italy, used data to analyze cancer survivors’ diets and health outcomes over the course of 13 years. Mediterranean Diet Stepan Unar Unsplash Researchers were particularly interested in a group of foodstuffs that make up the Mediterranean Diet, which they found to reduce the risk of all-cause premature mortality by 32%. The Mediterranean Diet is a diet named for foods often eaten by those living next to the Mediterranean and consists of foods including olive…

Road deaths in California have increased since before the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of these fatalities were recorded on southern Californian roads. A study, just released by Consumer Affairs, highlights some of the dangers on streets and highways and may help Californian drivers to take precautions. Road Deaths Recent Rise Paul Hanaoka Unsplash There has been a rise in traffic fatalities in recent years in the state of California. Consumer Affairs reports that, between 2018 and 2022, deaths due to car crash increased by 17%. Due to Change in Behavior? Nick Fewings Unsplash It has been suggested that the increase…

New Orleans officials have found a way to combat the imposition of a new state law regarding concealed carry of weapons. New Orleans police and legislators had pushed back against the new state law, which was passed earlier in the year. Law Allows Permitless Concealed Carry Thomas Tucker Unsplash The new state law brought in by Louisiana officials means that gun-owners are allowed to carry a concealed weapon withoiut a permit. This represents a significant loosening of gun restrictions in the state and aligns it with other states that have adopted ‘Constitutional Carry’ laws. New Orleans Police and Lawmakers Unhappy…

An extraordinary amount of cast and crew members involved in the John Wayne-starring 1956 film, The Conqueror, developed cancer following the film’s controversial production. 91 out of the 220 crew members developed cancer and 46 died of the disease. The director and several of the stars also died later of cancer, some at quite a young age. The scandal led the US Defense Department to remark that they might have “killed John Wayne”. Movie Flopped on Release Silver Screen Collection Getty John Wayne’s part in The Conqueror was originally written for Marlon Brando, and evidence remains in the final script…

Celebrities, the wealthy and even some members of the general public have been attracted to prescription drug brands such as Ozempic and Wegovy associated with easy and rapid weight loss. But semaglutide, the medication sometimes sold under the brand name Ozempic, in fact intended for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and commonly-used ‘off-label’ for weight-loss purposes, can cause what is coming to be known as “Ozempic Face”, an unsightly sagging of the skin accompanying speedy weight-loss. What is Ozempic? Myriam Zilles Unsplash Ozempic is a brand name for the medication known as Semaglutide, which is an anti-diabetic and anti-obesity…

Amazon have joined an elite club in being one of only 5 companies now valued at over $2 trillion dollars. They hit the milestone as trading finished on Wednesday night, with Amazon stock up almost 4%, taking them to a $2.01 trillion market cap. Analysts believe this is due to increased profits and interest in AI. Rise of Bezoz’s Personal Wealth Alex Wong Unsplash The news has also meant Jeff Bezoz’s net worth dramatically rose over the course of Wednesday. Bezoz is the founder and chairman of Amazon’s board. He found his worth rise by $6 billion in the space…

Antonio Brown, the NFL ex-receiver, has confirmed that he has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Petitioning for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sometimes known as “reorganization” bankruptcy, means that the ex-NFL star will need to undergo a court-supervised restructuring of his debt arrangements. Brown Spent Majority of Career at Pittsburgh Steelers Erik Drost Wikimedia Antonio Brown spent most of his playing time as a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was employed by them from 2010 to 2018. He went on to play, in short spells, for the Oakland Raiders, New England Patriots, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has also been…

The award-winning American rapper Travis Scott was arrested late on Thursday night, local time, in Miami, Florida. Police arriving on the scene reported that he was shouting and behaving erratically but didn’t initially detain the artist. Who is Travis Scott? Joel Muniz Unsplash Travis Scott, 33, is a successful rapper, singer, songwriter and producer who has received 10 Grammy nominations, including for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Album. Scott has 2 children with model Kylie Jenner, a star of the hit reality TV show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. European Tour Begins Soon Brandon Dull Wikimedia Scott begins his…

Fast food chains across the country are competing to offer high-value budget meals in an effort to entice customers. The promotions come in the context of a slight levelling off of inflation and an increase in the minimum wage in California and other states. Minimum Wage Increases in California and Other States Alejandro Avila Cortez/Unsplash The minimum wage recently rose to $20 per hour in the state of California, and other states have also recently increased their minimum wage requirements. At the time, this led to some fast food chains, including Mcdonald’s and Starbucks to announce that they were reviewing…

Years of litigation over Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Bill, sometimes known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law, could have reached its conclusion. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District finally approved a $17 billion deal which includes developing Walt Disney World over the next 15 years. Disney Claim Multi-billion Dollar Deal Will Bring 13000 Jobs Clyde He/Unsplash According to the company, Disney’s infrastructure improvement plan should bring huge benefits to the local economy. They have claimed that it will bring 13000 direct jobs, as well as many more indirect jobs due to increased tourism and tax generation. The Deal Allows…