Chemical giant 3M has agreed to a $7.35 billion settlement to avoid litigation, in relation to claims of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or forever chemicals contaminating groundwater and causing health problems [1][2].
New research presented at the American Heart Association's annual meeting links caffeinated energy drinks and stimulant supplements to a higher frequency of reported cardiac arrest and other serious heart events in young adults [1].
Exit polls conducted by NBC News found that 56% of voters said artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers played a "crucial or major factor" in their vote, the network reported, according to Futurism[1].
Two cryptocurrency tokens tied to U.S. President Donald Trump tanked after Democratic candidates won in various races in the 2026 midterm elections [1].