Explainer-What is aspartame and what do the new WHO rulings on cancer and consumption mean?
Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke, chewing gum, yoghurt and other food products, is a
2023-07-14 07:23
Georgia state lawmaker switches from Democrat to Republican
A Georgia lawmaker who represents part of Atlanta in the state House of Representatives switched her party affiliation to Republican this week after repeatedly breaking with her former party on several key votes this session.
2023-07-14 07:20
Tornado damages 125 homes in suburb of Canadian capital Ottawa
By Nia Williams A tornado touched down in a suburb of the Canadian capital Ottawa on Thursday, damaging
2023-07-14 07:18
Factbox-Agents and substances categorized as carcinogenic to humans
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener used in products from Coca-Cola's diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum, is the
2023-07-14 07:18
Thai Conservatives Stop Pro-Democracy Candidate From Becoming PM
Thai senators appointed by the army blocked pro-democracy candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from becoming prime minister in the first
2023-07-14 07:16
Republican debates: Trump's rivals in need of a game-changer
Polls show Donald Trump way ahead. Will that change when the 2024 debates begin next month?
2023-07-14 06:57
WHO cancer arm deems aspartame "possible carcinogen"; consumption limits unchanged
By Jennifer Rigby LONDON The sweetener aspartame is a "possible carcinogen" but it remains safe to consume at
2023-07-14 06:56
Wildlife officials search for a wayward sea otter harassing surfers, kayakers off California coast
Wildlife officials are trying to capture a wayward sea otter that has been wrestling surfboards away from surfers and aggressively approaching kayakers off the coast of Santa Cruz, California
2023-07-14 06:54
Union fears Hollywood actors' digital doubles could live on 'for one day's pay'
By Dawn Chmielewski Like a plot from the anthology television series "Black Mirror," the Screen Actors Guild says
2023-07-14 06:53
FTC Appeals Court Ruling on Microsoft-Activision Deal
The US Federal Trade Commission asked a California judge to temporarily block Microsoft Corp. from closing its $69
2023-07-14 06:52
Artificial Sweetener Aspartame Is ‘Possibly’ Carcinogenic, Yet Safe at Common Use Levels, WHO Says
Aspartame, the artificial sweetener found in everything from diet drinks, yogurt, ice cream and breakfast cereals to medicines,
2023-07-14 06:51
US lawmakers make bipartisan push for psychedelics research in defense bill
By Moira Warburton WASHINGTON A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday pushed to include a provision allowing
2023-07-14 06:51