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Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow its economy

Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products to help grow its economy

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government has banned the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material in many cosmetic products, in a bid to grow the country into a global supplier of refined shea butter and other skincare ingredients.
CDC gets new acting director as leadership turmoil leaves agency reeling

CDC gets new acting director as leadership turmoil leaves agency reeling

NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s top public health agency was left reeling Thursday as the White House worked to expel the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director and replace her with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's current deputy.
'Moral imperative': Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms

'Moral imperative': Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms

As climate change becomes more evident in Canadians' daily lives, teachers across the country say the education system must better equip younger generations to deal with its fallout.
Judge Frank Caprio's death leaves mourners remembering his compassion that drew many online fans

Judge Frank Caprio's death leaves mourners remembering his compassion that drew many online fans

People from all over the world lined up to pay tribute to Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge who found online fame as an empathetic jurist and host of “ Caught in Providence ,” at memorial services beginning Thursday in his home state of Rhode I
Departures roil the CDC leadership. What's next for the agency?

Departures roil the CDC leadership. What's next for the agency?

The firing of the director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the resignation of several high-profile agency leaders pose immediate challenges to the operations of the nation's premiere public health agency, experts said.
George Clooney rallies and makes glamorous ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice premiere after sinus infection

George Clooney rallies and makes glamorous ‘Jay Kelly’ Venice premiere after sinus infection

VENICE, Italy (AP) — In “Jay Kelly,” George Clooney plays a very George Clooney-esque movie star on a self-reflective journey through Europe.
For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real

For Yorgos Lanthimos, new Emma Stone film ‘Bugonia’ isn’t a dystopia. It’s real

VENICE, Italy (AP) — In the new Yorgos Lanthimos film “Bugonia,” a disturbed, conspiracy obsessed man kidnaps the head of a pharmaceutical company and tortures her in an attempt to save humanity.
Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened 95 people since January

Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened 95 people since January

At least 95 people in more than a dozen states have been sickened since January in an outbreak of salmonella poisoning tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials said Thursday.
One Tech Tip: This summer, don't let your phone overheat

One Tech Tip: This summer, don't let your phone overheat

LONDON (AP) — The summer holidays are here and many of us will heading off on trips to hot and sunny destinations, and bringing our electronic devices along. But don't forget that phones, tablets and other electronics are vulnerable to extreme heat.
Music Review: Hayley Williams' fierce 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party' is her best solo work

Music Review: Hayley Williams' fierce 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party' is her best solo work

“Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" is the Hayley Williams album listeners have been waiting for — whether they realize it or not.
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