Did you know Popeye the Sailor Man was a wellness influencer? When the US needed a Depression-era population, depleted of iron and coin, to eat meat-free, they turned to everyone’s favourite monochrome superhero. As Popeye downed tins of spinach, up went sales; canned spinach experienced a 30% increase, becoming a top-three food for US kids,…
Jordan Love gives thoughts on Packers drafted a wide receiver Green Bay QB Jordan Love shares his thoughts on what the Packers should do in the NFL Draft this year. Sports Seriously Calvin “CJ” Dickey Jr. was a college football player who had many interests outside the game. He loved to cook, travel and go…
Food poisoning isn’t an experience you’re likely to forget — and now, scientists know why. A study published April 2 in Nature has unraveled neural circuitry in mice that makes food poisoning so memorable. “We’ve all experienced food poisoning at some point … And not only is it terrible in the moment, but it leads us…
A man has been charged with hacking Australia’s largest online court-filing system, but authorities do not believe the cyber crime has compromised any personal data. The NSW JusticeLink allows lawyers, police and businesses to upload sworn statements, identity information and other files for the 400,000-plus court cases filed each year. The state government revealed in…
Best first-round NBA playoff matchups The For The Hoops crew discuss the most exciting first-round NBA playoff series, including Lakers vs. Timberwolves and Rockets vs. Warriors. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick looked livid. He had just called timeout early in the second half Tuesday night and angrily strode on the court….
Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, will not attend the funeral of Pope Francis, despite his foreign ministry saying earlier it was their “most important aim” in negotiations with the Vatican that he be there in person. The ministry announced on Wednesday that Taiwan would be sending its former vice-president, Chen Chien-jen as special envoy. Chen has…