Others are more skeptical of the withdrawal and worry about what it means for the safety of cosmetics. “This announcement means Americans will be needlessly exposed to asbestos in personal care products,” says Tasha Stoiber, PhD, Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) senior scientist. According to a survey done by EWG’s Skin Deep database, more than 3,000 … Read more
Elon Musk’s X became the first large online platform fined under the European Union’s Digital Services Act on Friday. The European Commission announced that X would be fined nearly $140 million, with the potential to face “periodic penalty payments” if the platform fails to make corrections. A third of the fine came from one of … Read more
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs gave back nearly all of their 2025 gains after hitting a cycle high in early October, with total net assets sliding to $120.68 billion as of Dec. 4, down $48.86 billion from the Oct. 6 peak. The drawdown leaves the category essentially flat year-over-year, sitting just $30 million below the $120.71 … Read more
There’s some Toyota news today that doesn’t involve the chairman wearing a MAGA hat. The Japanese automaker evidently decided it’s been too long since it flexed its engineering chops on something with two doors and plenty of power, so it has rectified that situation with a new flagship coupe for its Gazoo Racing sporty sub-brand. … Read more
The New York Times filed suit Friday against AI search startup Perplexity for copyright infringement, its second lawsuit against an AI company. The Times joins several media outlets suing Perplexity, including the Chicago Tribune, which also filed suit this week. The Times’s suit claims that “Perplexity provides commercial products to its own users that substitute” … Read more
The Apple Airpods 4 with active noise cancellation are now at their lowest price of $99 ($80 off) at Amazon and Walmart. The AirPods 4 offer upgraded sound quality, wireless charging, and a built-in speaker in the case that rings if you can’t find it. The ANC, while not the best on the market, is … Read more
Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Social affairs myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. When the world feels grim, and the future uncertain, a glimmer of humour can immeasurably brighten the day. Walking through St Paul’s Churchyard this week, I came across an intriguing sign made of reflective glass. … Read more
Earlier this year, Mulligan travelled to Lebanon, where she met Banine, a 17-year-old Lebanese girl whose village was destroyed by bombing. Through War Child’s psychosocial programs, she explained, Banine was able to start studying again after the trauma had initially left her unable to leave her room. “War Child’s psychosocial work is world-leading, genuinely life-changing. … Read more
“i hate when actors are nonchalant about the roles that made them famous,” another user agreed. While Stranger Things was by no means his first role, Joseph gained international recognition after starring as Eddie and went on to appear in several acclaimed projects, including The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Gladiator II.
Your mom deserves the best, and we’re going to help you get them something special. The right gift can make family or friend time more valuable, after all, or it can greatly enrich time spent alone. If your mom says that she has all that she needs, don’t take her word for it and show … Read more