Skittles-maker Mars phases out controversial colour additive

Human Remains Discovered on South Carolina BeachTourists exploring a beach property on Edisto Island, South Carolina, mistakenly identified human remains as fossils, leading to the discovery of a forgotten burial site dating back 200 years. The Colleton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, which is historically significant as part of the 19th-century settlement Edingsville Beach, and the remains have been sent for forensic analysis. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to identify the...

General Michael Langley, the leader of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), has expressed concerns that terror groups in Africa, particularly in the Sahel region, are enhancing their capabilities to launch attacks on the U.S. He reported significant growth in groups like Al-Qaeda in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb and Jama'at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin, which have expanded their operations in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. Langley emphasized the urgency for U.S. engagement in Africa to counter...

A former assistant of Sean "Diddy" Combs, known as "Mia," testified in a New York court that he repeatedly sexually assaulted her during her eight-year employment, living in fear of his violent outbursts. She recounted multiple incidents of abuse, including a forced sexual encounter and instances of physical violence towards her and his ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, highlighting a toxic work environment marked by intimidation. Combs, who has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of racketeering...

Meta and Anduril's Military AI PartnershipMeta has partnered with defense startup Anduril Industries to develop AI and augmented reality military products aimed at providing real-time battlefield intelligence to soldiers. Anduril's co-founder Palmer Luckey highlighted the collaboration's potential to save lives and costs, emphasizing the importance of intelligent weapons systems. Mark Zuckerberg noted that Meta's decade-long expertise in AI and AR will enhance technologies for American servicemembers, differentiating Anduril as an innovative player in the defense...

Two NYPD detectives were placed on modified duty following revelations of their connections to a Manhattan townhouse where an Italian businessman was allegedly tortured by two crypto suspects over a bitcoin password. One detective, who had been working off-duty security for one of the suspects, transported the victim to the townhouse, where he was subjected to severe abuse before escaping. The detectives are under investigation for their employment with the suspects, while the accused, John...

Harvard's commencement on Thursday was marked by defiance and celebration, emphasizing diversity and truth amid ongoing legal disputes with the Trump administration. Commencement speaker Dr. Abraham Verghese highlighted the challenges faced by immigrants and the importance of the rule of law, while Harvard President Alan Garber received a warm reception for supporting international students. The event coincided with a federal judge’s temporary order blocking the administration's attempts to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students,...