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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Powdered Dietary Supplements Powdered dietary supplements sold at a discount chain’s stores have been linked to at least 11 cases of salmonella in seven states, federal health officials said. The affected product, a super greens powder supplement, has been pulled from shelves due to potential contamination with salmonella bacteria. Contamination Source and Affected Areas The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning regarding the product, which contains moringa leaf powder that may be contaminated with salmonella. The source of the contamination has been traced to a single batch of organic moringa…

Chili’s Reverses Decision on Queso Offerings Chili’s is reversing a controversial decision about its queso offerings after several weeks of customer uproar erupted on social media. The chain began introducing its new Southwestern Queso at the expense of two similar menu items: the Skillet Beef and the White Skillet Queso. The New Queso In early October, the restaurant introduced the new dish, made with American cheese and cheddar cheese "with fire-roasted green chiles, onions and a hint of lime for a bold, delicious flavor." However, fans have been lamenting the loss for weeks, writing that Chili’s made a mistake by…

Introduction to a Legend Gen Z is remixing it. Millennials grew up with it. Boomers watched as he stood up. For millions of people inside and outside India, Shah Rukh Khan remains one of the most recognizable and memorable icons of the Hindi film industry. This year alone, the actor, who turns 60, has had several viral moments, including becoming the first Indian male actor to walk the Met Gala red carpet and making a cameo in Ed Sheeran’s "Sapphire" video. The Man Behind the Myth Since his debut in 1992, Khan has played a wide range of roles in…

Introduction to Russian Entrepreneurs Abroad Bogdan Leonov, a Russian citizen, is building a chain of power bank rental stations in Cyprus and Greece and setting up a franchise in Portugal. His startup WE53, founded in 2023, has already recorded annual sales of around 600,000 euros and now employs dozens of people. The network currently includes almost 3,000 stations. Leonov’s earlier idea provided the same service in Russia. Challenges of Setting Up a Company Abroad Setting up a company abroad was a particular challenge as he had to learn all the operational activities from scratch himself. Even “replicating” your own success…

TGI Fridays UK Operation Taken Over Introduction to the Takeover The manager of most TGI Fridays restaurants around the world, Sugarloaf TGIF Management, led by former TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette, has taken over the UK operation. This move retains all 2,000 jobs at the chain, ensuring stability for the employees. Details of the Deal Sugarloaf TGIF Management has struck a deal to take control of almost 50 UK sites. Industry sources indicate that the deal is likely to be announced within a few days. The transaction will see the UK arm of TGI Fridays form part of a growing…

Introduction to a Sacred Refuge Mount Athos in northern Greece stands as the epicenter of the Orthodox Christian faith, home to approximately 2,000 monks. Over the past year, it has also become a sanctuary and a place of pilgrimage for Ukrainian soldiers. These men, bearing the physical and emotional scars of war, find solace in the retreats offered on Mount Athos. The primary objective of these retreats is to provide a haven where these soldiers can heal from their trauma through the power of faith, thereby soothing the invisible wounds they carry, before they return to the battlefield. The Significance…

Nvidia Reaches $5 Trillion Valuation Nvidia on Wednesday became the first publicly traded company to be valued at $5 trillion, reflecting investor confidence in the growth of artificial intelligence. Shares of Nvidia rose $9.08, or 4.5%, to $210.11 in early morning trading, pushing the company’s market capitalization to $5.1 trillion. Growth and Demand The company crossed the new threshold less than four months after reaching a market value of $4 trillion in July. The Santa Clara, California-based company is benefiting from growing demand for its graphics processing units, or GPUs, used in both AI applications and video games. Its shares…

Introduction to Friendliness Rankings A recent study has revealed the friendliest states in America, with Hawaii taking the top spot as the friendliest state. However, what comes as a surprise to many is that New York was ranked the third-friendliest state, behind New Jersey in second place. Reactions to the Rankings Many people are skeptical about New York being ranked behind New Jersey in terms of friendliness. Keith Toliver, a 74-year-old New York native, expressed his doubts, stating that he has never met anyone nice from New Jersey. On the other hand, Michael Claps, a 63-year-old New Jersey commuter who…

Introduction to TikTok’s Security Commitments TikTok has been accused of being “regressive” in its security commitments as it puts hundreds of moderator jobs at risk in its London office. The company announced in August that hundreds of jobs were at risk in Trust and Safety offices. Replacement of Skilled Workers with AI-Driven Content Moderation In an open letter to MPs, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) said that TikTok “seeks to replace skilled British workers with unproven AI-driven content moderation and with workers in countries like Kenya or the Philippines that face oppressive conditions and poverty pay.” A number of the…

Botched Operations Leave Patient with Life-Changing Injuries A mother is demanding accountability from Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Trust after her daughter suffered life-changing injuries in two botched operations in 2018. The procedures were carried out by a consultant surgeon who practiced at Addenbrooke’s Hospital until 2024, despite concerns raised in 2015. Missed Opportunities A Verita report commissioned by CUH found a number of missed opportunities to respond to warnings. The trust has accepted the findings, apologized, and added that changes were underway. However, the mother criticized the report as appalling and said it was more about protecting the hospital’s…