The UK has a problem with corporate scaling

Officials and Hershey’s are urging consumers to stop buying certain Jolly Rancher products due to safety concerns over the presence of mineral oil hydrocarbons, which are not permitted in UK food. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has listed the affected items, including various hard candies and gummies, and emphasized that while immediate health risks are low, regular consumption could pose dangers. The FSA is coordinating with local authorities to recall these sweets from shops, as...

BC Ferries has sparked controversy after awarding a shipbuilding contract to China's CMI Weihai, a decision criticized by Conservative MP Jeff Kibble, who accused the Liberal government of undermining Canadian interests while providing $30 million in subsidies. Despite concerns from B.C. Transportation Minister Mike Farnworth about the implications of sourcing from a country perceived as economically aggressive, he stated BC Ferries is independent and he cannot block the deal. BC Ferries' CEO defended the choice,...

SummaryIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that security forces recovered the bodies of two Israeli hostages in Gaza, one identified as Yair (Yaya) Yaakov, 59, who was killed during the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. Yaakov's sons, Or and Yagil, and partner, Meirav Tal, were abducted but released in November 2023. With 53 hostages still held by Hamas, the Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed deep sorrow for Yaakov's death, emphasizing the urgent need...

Countries like Vietnam and China are changing their family policies in response to declining birth rates, with a new U.N. report highlighting that economic insecurity, rather than a lack of desire for children, is the primary barrier to larger families. The report shows that many individuals express a desire for more children but feel current financial conditions are not conducive to raising them, challenging the narrative that younger generations are simply choosing not to have...

The Marlborough Boys’ College rugby team, which recently garnered attention for a controversial try, is now facing allegations of questionable tactics, as it features five "year 14" students in its first XV. This situation has raised concerns about the integrity of the Miles Toyota Premiership, the premier schoolboy rugby competition, and highlights ongoing issues regarding the intense nature of school sports. The phenomenon of year 14 students returning for an additional year of high school...

Dozens have died in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province due to severe weather, including flash floods that swept away a school bus, killing four children and two adults. As of Wednesday, 49 fatalities were confirmed, with ongoing searches for missing individuals amidst widespread displacement and resource shortages in emergency response. A slow-moving storm caused unprecedented rainfall, with one area receiving 9.4 inches in 24 hours, leading to water levels nearly 10 feet high in some...