A Los Angeles jury has awarded $40 million to two women who said their long-term use of talc-based powders sold by Johnson & Johnson contributed to their ovarian cancer, extending a legal fight that has persisted for years across U.S. courts. The verdict, returned on Friday, December 12, 2025, reflects the jury’s acceptance of the plaintiffs’ argument that the company…
Swiss watchmaker Swatch has become the latest Western brand to be accused of cultural insensitivity in Asia after launching an advertising campaign that drew widespread criticism. The controversial advertisement, designed to promote its new Essentials collection, featured an Asian male model making a gesture by pulling the corners of his eyes upward. This motion, long recognized as a derogatory stereotype,…
Federal Reserve officials are increasingly split over which challenge demands immediate action: the slow pace of job growth or persistent inflationary pressures. With the September 16–17 policy meeting drawing closer, and the annual Jackson Hole symposium set to begin next week, the stakes are high. The Fed’s dual mandate—maximizing employment while maintaining price stability—has rarely been under such stress. A…
Iea Sees Faster-Than-Expected Output Growth Global oil supply is set to rise more sharply than anticipated in 2025 and 2026, driven by higher production from OPEC+ members and steady gains from producers outside the alliance, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest monthly report, the agency said output will grow by 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd)…
Amazon is widening Prime’s Same-Day Delivery service to include fresh groceries—such as blueberries, milk, meat, seafood, baked goods, and frozen items—alongside everyday products, all in a single cart, delivered within hours. The service now spans over 1,000 U.S. cities and towns, with plans to reach more than 2,300 by the end of 2025. Prime members receive free delivery on eligible…
A New Tool Changes How Officers Handle Paperwork Police departments across the United States are adopting Draft One, an artificial intelligence-powered software developed by Axon, the company known for producing tasers and body cameras. The technology generates the first draft of police reports using transcripts from body camera footage, significantly reducing the time officers spend on paperwork. In Fort Collins,…
Ford Motor Co. is embarking on a bold retooling of its Louisville Assembly Plant, marking a pivotal shift from seven decades of gas-powered car production. The automaker is committing nearly $2 billion to convert the facility into a cutting-edge hub for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. Under this plan, production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair will cease by the end…
