Mars Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery and other food products, as well as a provider of animal care services. It was founded in 1911 and is currently ranked as the fourth-largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes. Mars is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. According to reports, Mars has recently…
UK: Ban on Nitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas or ‘NOS’, is a chemical compound and oxide of nitrogen with the formula N2O. Nitrous oxide is widely used in medical settings, particularly in surgery and dentistry, due to its anesthetic and pain-reducing properties. Additionally, it is now being used for recreational purposes as it can induce euphoric…
Bristol: $278 million Isambard-AI Investment
Bristol is a city and ceremonial county located in the South West region of England, with an estimated population of over 400,000 residents as of 2021. According to historic reports, Bristol had a prominent stake in the transatlantic slave trade of the 17th century. The estimated number of enslaved Africans traded by Bristol merchants was…
EU to Ban Live Facial Recognition Tech
British lawmakers have had enough of the dystopian sci-fi reality we’re living in. In an effort to protect its citizens, over 60 lawmakers are calling for a pause in the use of facial recognition technology on the country’s streets. The ban would apply to public and private organizations in the region, including law enforcement agencies….
Ireland: $165 Million Cocaine Seized
Ireland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean in Northwest Europe. Ireland is the second largest island of over 6,000 others in the Northwestern coast of continental Europe, a group of islands commonly referred to as the British Isles. With over 7 million residents, the Island is the second most populated in the…
Europe’s Ban on E-Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are devices that simulate smoking tobacco, they are usually powered by a battery and have a built-in atomizer that heats up the e-liquid, producing the inhaled vapor. The vapor consists of nicotine (an addictive alkaloid used recreationally as a stimulant and anxiolytic), flavoring, propylene glycol and/or glycerin. Modern e-cigarettes were supposedly initially…
UK: Electronic Travel Authorisation
The United Kingdom has updated its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements for visa free nationals and travelers with a layover in the Country. This document would be linked to the individual’s passport and would grant them permission to travel to the UK. The ETA is required if you are visiting the Country for up to…
England: Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean event that holds around Kensington area in London, England. It is one of the biggest street carnivals globally, with over 2 million people in attendance from around the world. This event is led by the British Caribbean community and the history stems from a problematic time in…
United Kingdom: First Womb Transplant
United Kingdom (UK) is now the 10th Country to perform a womb transplant. With about 100 procedures recorded globally, resulting in 50 babies, giving it a 50% success rate. With a team of over 30 and approximately 17 hours later, surgeons in Oxford carried out the first womb transplant in the region, as reported by…
Wilko: 90+ Years Later
Wilko is a British homeware and household goods retailer founded in 1930, with over 400 stores in the UK. The company is known for its affordable prices and wide range of products. The British homeware retailer has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators to run the company. The company has been facing financial…