Viva Raw LLC, a North Carolina-based company that makes human-grade dog and cat food, has recalled its products in all 50 states (and DC) in America. Some of the company’s food was found to be contaminated with _Listeria monocytogenes_, a potentially fatal infection. The Health Risk Mathew Coulton/Unsplash _Listeria monocytogenes _can cause fatal illnesses in pets who eat contaminated products and in healthy humans it can cause fever, aches, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. In pregnant women, _Listeria _infection can lead to miscarriage, while the infection can be fatal for the very young, very old and immuno-compromised. The Recalled Products M…
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The world’s biggest record labels are suing two artificial intelligence (AI) companies in an attempt to protect their artist’s intellectual property. The complaints from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) say that AI startups are illegally training their models based on copyrighted recordings. Who is Being Sued? Michael Dziedzic/Unsplash The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has filed lawsuits against Udio AI and Suno. They have done so on behalf of Universal Music Group NV, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group Corp. The RIAA, which acts as a trade group for different leading record labels, is seeking $150,000…
In Lancaster, Texas, the Crescent Regional Hospital has introduced new hologram technology to allow patients and doctors to interact without ever being in the same building. The technology provided by Holobox allows patients to see their doctor remotely and has never before been used by a hospital in the US. However, doubts remain about its cost-effectiveness. A Technological “Marvel” Martha Dominguez de Gouveia/Unsplash The Holobox technology is provided by Holoconnects, a Netherlands-based company that promises a “revolutionary experience, bringing holographic marvels to life.” Holobox offers holograms within 7-foot, 440-pound box devices that display a high-quality 3D live image of a…
In May, a Tornado devastated Greenfield, Iowa, leaving five dead and dozens injured. The tornado, which also led to widespread property damage, is now confirmed to be one of the most devastating ever recorded. “Gut-Wrenching” Tornado Andrew Seaman/Unsplash Between May 22-23, 2024, 26 tornadoes were reported across Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Of these, at least 21 struck Iowa. Following the tornadoes, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds held a press conference in the devastated town of Greenfield. “It’s just gut-wrenching. It’s horrific. It’s hard to describe until you can actually see it, the devastation,” said Reynolds. Mysteries Continue Chandler…
June 26th has been an important day historically – with a number of historical landmarks taking place on this date. On June 26th 1284, 130 children in Hamelin were led out of town by a piper wearing multicolored (pied) clothes. The children disappeared forever after passing the Calvary. Thanks to the works of the Brothers Grimm, Robert Browning and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the story has become a cornerstone of folklore. 1721: First small pox inoculations Asian Development Bank/Flickr On June 26, 1721, Boston faced a major public health crisis following the breakout of smallpox. On June 26th, doctor Zabdiel…
At least six major automotive dealers in the US say their businesses have been hit by the fallout from a ransomware attack on industry software provider CDK Global. Many of the impacted automotive dealers, which include Lithia Motors and AutoNation, were forced to resort to pen-and-paper operations following the ransomware attack. The Companies Hit Pixabay via Pexels So far, at least six companies have told the Securities and Exchange Commission that the CDK Global ransomware attack has disrupted their operations. The six companies affected are: Asbury Automotive Group, AutoNation, Group 1 Automotive, Lithia Motors, Penske Automotive Group, and Sonic Automotive.…
A Florida family is suing NASA after space debris fell to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) and caused damage to their property. The Otero family sought representation from the law firm Cranfill Sumner after space debris smashed into their home and created a hole in their flooring and roof. Family Seek Compensation For “Stress and Impact” Tingey Injury Law Firm/Unsplash At the time of the incident, the son of Alejandro Otero was at home and now the family is seeking compensation to “account for the stress and impact” of the incident. No one was harmed by the space…
The past weekend saw states across the Midwest and middle America – including Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota – face torrential flooding, while extreme heat has hit both the East and West Coast. While temperatures reached triple-digits in DC over the weekend, the flooding situation in Minnesota reached its worst on Monday – with the failure of a major dam that had stood in place for over a century. 114 Year Old Dam Fails Wikimedia Commons Blue Earth River flooding breached the Rapidan Dam on Monday morning, and it was reported later in the day that the dam was at…
Two astronauts who rode to space on Boeing’s Starliner mission remain stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The astronauts who went into space on June 5th remain stranded after engineers found multiple problems with their spacecraft. Teams on the ground are now rushing to find a solution with the window for returning to Earth narrowing. Original Plan in Tatters NASA Kennedy/Flickr Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were meant to return to Earth on June 13 after spending a week on the ISS. However, repeated issues with the spacecraft mean the two astronauts have faced repeated delays in their…
Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, says it is getting rid of traditional stick shelf pricing by 2026 and will digital shelf labels (DSLs) instead. The switch to DSLs will allow Walmart to change prices on products as often as every 10 seconds, raising fears that the technology could be used for surge pricing. What is Surge Pricing? Monstera Production/Pexels Surge pricing involves the price of a product or service being directly linked to demand – often fluctuating throughout the week, or even changing on a daily basis. One of the companies most well known for using surge pricing is ride…