Jonathan Wong
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Sweet No More? Sugar-Free Beverages Face Potential Carcinogen Concerns
Recent research suggests that acesulfame, a sweetener widely used in low-sugar and sugar-free food and drinks, could be a potential carcinogen, a development that could send ripples through the food industry. 
Recent research suggests that acesulfame, a sweetener widely used in low-sugar and sugar-free food and drinks, could be a potential carcinogen, a development that could send ripples through the food industry. -
Biden Takes on Sleep Apnea with CPAP Machine, Visible Facial Marks Evident
According to a report by Bloomberg, White House officials announced on the 28th that President Biden has recently started using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to treat his long-standing condition, sleep apnea. 
According to a report by Bloomberg, White House officials announced on the 28th that President Biden has recently started using a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine to treat his long-standing condition, sleep apnea. -
Fed Chair Powell Hints at Interest Rate Hikes in July and September
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has once again indicated a commitment to increasing interest rates, citing the resilience of the U.S. economy. On Wednesday, he emphasized that more tightening policies will be forthcoming this year. Powell suggested that the Federal Reserve might hike interest rates in July and September to curb persistent price pressures and cool off an unexpectedly strong U.S. labor market. 
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has once again indicated a commitment to increasing interest rates, citing the resilience of the U.S. economy. On Wednesday, he emphasized that more tightening policies will be forthcoming this year. Powell suggested that the Federal Reserve might hike interest rates in July and September to curb persistent price pressures and cool off an unexpectedly strong U.S. labor market. -
U.S. Real Estate Market's Soft Landing: Implications for the Federal Reserve's Next Move?
Current indicators suggest that the U.S. real estate market is headed for a soft landing ahead of the broader economy. The sector has shown signs of recovery since Q2, notably in new home construction and existing home sales. 
Current indicators suggest that the U.S. real estate market is headed for a soft landing ahead of the broader economy. The sector has shown signs of recovery since Q2, notably in new home construction and existing home sales. -
John B. Goodenough, Lithium-Ion Battery Pioneer and Nobel Laureate, Dies at 100
John B. Goodenough, a Nobel laureate and a pioneering figure in the development of lithium-ion batteries, died on Sunday, June 25, just one month shy of his 101st birthday. The American scientist was a leading figure in scientific research throughout his career, contributing significantly to advancements in energy storage technology. 
John B. Goodenough, a Nobel laureate and a pioneering figure in the development of lithium-ion batteries, died on Sunday, June 25, just one month shy of his 101st birthday. The American scientist was a leading figure in scientific research throughout his career, contributing significantly to advancements in energy storage technology. -
Tesla Takes a 5% Plunge: Goldman Sachs is the Latest Wall Street Titan to Downgrade Ratings
Goldman Sachs has recently downgraded Tesla's stock rating from "Buy" to "Neutral", setting a target price at $248. This decision continued Tesla's downward trend from last week, as the stock fell by more than 5% on Monday, dipping to approximately $243. 
Goldman Sachs has recently downgraded Tesla's stock rating from "Buy" to "Neutral", setting a target price at $248. This decision continued Tesla's downward trend from last week, as the stock fell by more than 5% on Monday, dipping to approximately $243. -
Prominent Russian Oligarch Yevgeny Prigozhin Publicly Disputes Moscow's Justification for Ukraine Invasion
In a dramatic turn of events, a key Russian figure, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the Wagner Group, has publicly criticized the Russian leadership's actions and justifications for the invasion of Ukraine. Prigozhin's incendiary remarks were made via a 30-minute video posted on his Telegram channel, challenging the Kremlin's narrative and exposing fissures within Russia's elite power structure. 
In a dramatic turn of events, a key Russian figure, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who leads the Wagner Group, has publicly criticized the Russian leadership's actions and justifications for the invasion of Ukraine. Prigozhin's incendiary remarks were made via a 30-minute video posted on his Telegram channel, challenging the Kremlin's narrative and exposing fissures within Russia's elite power structure. -
Silicon Valley Bank Bailout: Unveiling the List of Tech Titans Saved by FDIC
This includes Sequoia Capital, which held $1 billion at the bank, and KanZhun Ltd., the parent company of job search platforms Boss Zhipin and Kanzhun, with more than $900 million in the bank. 
This includes Sequoia Capital, which held $1 billion at the bank, and KanZhun Ltd., the parent company of job search platforms Boss Zhipin and Kanzhun, with more than $900 million in the bank. -
FTC Files Lawsuit Against Amazon Over Deceptive Prime Subscriptions and Difficult Cancellation Process
On Wednesday, June 21, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of deceiving customers into subscribing to its Prime service and deliberately making it difficult to cancel. 
On Wednesday, June 21, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of deceiving customers into subscribing to its Prime service and deliberately making it difficult to cancel. -
Report Unveils US Military's Extensive Anti-LGBTQ Bias: Over 29,000 Dishonorable Discharges
A fresh report has shed new light on the US military's ingrained discrimination against LGBTQ service members over the last few decades. The data indicates that more than 29,000 personnel, dismissed due to their sexual orientation, were unjustly denied honorable discharges. 
A fresh report has shed new light on the US military's ingrained discrimination against LGBTQ service members over the last few decades. The data indicates that more than 29,000 personnel, dismissed due to their sexual orientation, were unjustly denied honorable discharges.
