Gabby Douglas, the three-time gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast, has announced her return to the sport after a seven-year hiatus. She expressed her excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to return, and mentioned that she is in a good mental health place, having "found peace." Douglas has been keeping busy since her last Olympics appearance in 2012, and her return to the sport is sure to be an exciting one.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a statement regarding the safety of aspartame, an artificial sweetener found in Diet Coke and other sugar-free foods and drinks. The WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) categorized aspartame as a Group 2B carcinogen, based on limited evidence for cancer in humans. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not agree and believes that aspartame is safe to consume in high amounts. Dr. Francesco Branca, director of the department of nutrition and food safety at WHO, has said that science is continuously expanding to assess the possible initiating or facilitating factors of cancer.
Lisa Marie Presley, the only child of Elvis Presley, died of a small bowel obstruction in January, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's report. The obstruction was caused by adhesions that developed during bariatric surgery years ago, and her death was due to natural causes. Her family and fans mourned her passing, as she was 54 at the time of her death.
A scorching heatwave dubbed "Cerberus" is sweeping across Southern Europe, with temperatures expected to reach record highs next week. Italy and Spain have already issued high heat alerts, and Greece is expecting temperatures to reach 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The public is advised to take extra precautions to stay safe and comfortable, such as staying in the shade and drinking plenty of fluids.
Huw Edwards, a BBC news anchor since 1984, has been publicly accused of paying a teenager $45,000 for sexually explicit photos. The Metropolitan police have found no evidence of a crime, and Edwards' wife Vicky Flind has said the events have worsened his mental health issues. The BBC has yet to respond to the allegations.
Amazon Prime Day 2023 is offering an 18% discount on the Apple Watch SE (2nd generation) smart watch. It has a built-in heart rate monitor, accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and a new crash detection feature that alerts local authorities and your emergency contact. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this great deal and stay connected and active.
A 26-year-old woman from Boulder, Colorado died after falling 500 feet while free-solo climbing a ridge at Rocky Mountain National Park. Her 27-year-old male climbing partner, also from Boulder, notified park rangers of her fall and was rescued by a Colorado Air National Guard helicopter. The National Park Service urges visitors to be aware of the risks associated with free-soloing and to always use proper safety equipment when climbing.
The Iowa Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, with only Republican support. The bill includes narrow exceptions for rape and incest, and was passed despite vocal objections from Democratic lawmakers and abortion advocates. After the bill was approved, protesters in the gallery booed and yelled “shame” to state senators.