In June, hundreds of loaves of bread were recalled by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after a consequential mistake was made by the popular brand. Now, the FDA has issued a crucial update. Following the late June recall, the FDA has released a risk classification for the bread – labelling it a Class II risk: the second most severe risk level possible. Identifying Recalled Bread NAdya Spetnitskaya/Unsplash The recalled bread was from the California-based Starter Bakery – which has now recalled 590 loaves of Multigrain Sourdough Bread. All recalled bread products have best-by dates between June 21 and…
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Over 1,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes that hit Oregon on Tuesday night ignited a series of wildfires in the state, made worse by this month’s record-breaking heat in the state. On Friday afternoon, over 10,000 Oregon residents were placed under evacuation notice due to the wildfires. Full information on current evacuation orders can be found here. Location of Strikes Johannes Plenio/Pexels Most of the lightning strikes occurred in Southern Oregon, although 200 strikes were seen along the Cascade Range and foothills in Linn, Marion and Lane counties. So far, July has seen extreme heat in Oregon, meaning that there was little…
On Wednesday, the Television Academy announced nominations for the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards, with Shogun and The Bear leading nominations (with 25 and 23 nominations each). With the winners set to be announced on September 15th, we’ve collected all the major award nominees in one place. Keep reading to see if your favorite show has made the list. Comedy Nominees Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images The shows nominated for comedy are: Abbott Elementary, The Bear, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building, Palm Royale, Reservation Dogs, and What We Do in the Shadows. The nominees for outstanding lead actress in a comedy…
Amazon Prime Day offers consumers an array of discounts on popular products sold on Amazon, such as Airpods, kitchen items and ice makers. The discount day runs from the 16th to the 17th of July. To help you make the most of these deals while they last, we’ve broken down the best deals on offer. Huge Apple Discounts: AirPods, iPads, Watches and More ASE/Unsplash Amazon Prime Day offers all-time low prices for an array of highly sought after Apple products. Among the discounts offered are 24% off the Apple MacBookPro 16-inch M3 Pro (2023) and a 28% discount on Apple…
We’re barely halfway through 2024, and yet we’ve already been gifted an array of highly anticipated movies, including Dune: Part Two, Challengers and The Outrun. The website Letterboxd allows millions of moviegoers to rate and review new releases, and a new list from the site has revealed the highest-rated movies of 2024 so far. Keep reading to find out what they are. #8: Anora Wikimedia Commons The eighth best-received movie released this year is Anora. The movie – directed by Sean Baker and starring Mikey Madison, Karren Karaglian, and Mark Eydelshteyn – has an average rating of 4.1 stars out…
Two astronauts stuck in Space have been conducting emergency drills days after taking shelter from debris caused by a satellite breakup. The International Space Station (ISS) crew, which includes two Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts, took part in a critical emergency drill with mission controllers on Earth. Comprehensive Training SpaceX/Unsplash All nine astronauts on the ISS participate in training exercises to handle potential emergencies such as pressure leaks, chemical spills, or fires. Besides preparing for emergencies, the astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have also been busy with essential maintenance tasks. Vital Maintenance Work Completed NASA/Unsplash The crew completed essential…
Americans were shocked on Saturday to see an assassination attempt made against former President, and current Presidential hopeful, Donald Trump. The attack prompted a rare moment of bipartisan agreement – as both Democratic and Republican politicians rushed to condemn the violent act. Keep reading to see how some of America’s most prominent politicians reacted. Pelosi: Sympathy, Understanding and Common Ground Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Former House Speaker and one of Trump’s loudest opponents during his presidency, Nancy Pelosi was quick to condemn the assassination attempt. Pelosi, whose family was previously the victim of a politically-motivated violent attack, Tweeted, “As…
On Thursday, Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched a new batch of Starlink internet satellites from California. However, during an attempt to carry out a final “burn” to raise the low point of the orbit, an engine suffered a catastrophic failure. Elon Musk Comments on Engine Failure SpaceX/Unsplash SpaceX CEO Elon Musk posted updates on the Twitter/X platform he owns, saying, “Upper stage restart to raise perigee resulted in an engine RUD for reasons currently unknown.” He added, “Team is reviewing data tonight to understand root cause. Starlink satellites were deployed, but the perigee (orbital low point) may be too low for…
The world reacted with shock on Saturday night as the former President, and contender to be the next President, Donald Trump was shot during a political rally. The violent attack, which drew swift bipartisan condemnation, marked the latest unpredictable turn in a chaotic Presidential election marked by increasing tensions and ugly rhetoric. Keep reading to discover all the essential facts we have so far – including the killer’s identity and the response from Biden and Trump themselves. Trump Shot in Ear Anna Moneymaker/Getty After the sound of a gunshot rang out, Trump could be seen clutching his ear before quickly…
In recent weeks, fears for the safety of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were stoked after their Starliner spacecraft remained docked at the International Space Station (ISS) far beyond its initial timeline following helium leaks. NASA previously denied reports that the astronauts were stranded, and now Williams herself has delivered a reassuring update while in Space. Williams Expresses Confidence NASA Kennedy/Flickr In a new video, Williams said, “I feel confident that if we had to, if there was a problem with the International Space Station, we can get in our spacecraft and we can dock, talk to our team…