De minimis exemption ends for low-value packages shipped to the U.S.: What you need to know

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  20 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  last year

“The de minimis exemption for low-value packages sent to the United States ended Friday, wreaking havoc on international shipping as mail companies,...”

A tailormade drug slowed a man's ALS. Is it the future of treatment?

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  last year

“Dr. Rakesh Parekh was in his mid-40s when he first noticed something was wrong: During his workouts, his left arm was weaker and struggled to keep up.”

The family of teenager who died by suicide alleges OpenAI's ChatGPT is to blame

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  last year

“The parents of Adam Raine, who died by suicide in April, claim in a new lawsuit against OpenAI that ChatGPT was "explicit in its instructions and...”

The NIH says it's focused on whole-virus vaccines. What are they?

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  last year

“The Trump administration said it was terminating mRNA vaccine research and shifting focus to other approaches, including a previously announced...”

Australia mushroom murderer left me 'half alive,' lone surviving victim says

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  last year

“The lone surviving guest of a lunch where three others died after being served food laced with deadly mushrooms told an Australian court on Monday...”

China's animated hit 'Ne Zha II' gets a second U.S. release, this time with Michelle Yeoh

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  last year

“An English-dubbed version of the Chinese blockbuster "Ne Zha II," the world's highest-grossing animated film ever, has been released in the United...”

Who owns Frida Kahlo's legacy? The dispute over her trademark could impact other artists.

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  last year

“The family of the late famous Mexican artist is struggling to reach a legal agreement with the corporation that has long controlled products sold...”

Erik Menendez shouldn't be released from prison, California parole officials say

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  last year

“Officials in California rejected Erik Menendez's bid for parole Thursday, saying after an all-day hearing that the convicted killer should not be...”

Scrolling instead of working? YouTuber Hank Green's new Focus Friend app wants to help

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  last year

“Can a smiley cartoon bean help you stay focused?”

Walmart shrimp may have been exposed to radioactive material, FDA says

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  10 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  last year

“The public should avoid eating certain frozen shrimp sold at Walmart due to concerns that the seafood may have been contaminated with radioactive...”