August 2, 2010 – Red meat is being raked over the coals again. Already linked with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, including cancer of the pancreas, red meat was found by…
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Ellen quits as judge on American Idol
August 2, 2010 – Comedian and chat show host Ellen DeGeneres has quit as a judge on “American Idol,” the hit pop music talent show has announced, with reports suggesting singer Jennifer Lopez might take…
Apple iPod Nano may pose fire hazard
July 29, 2010 – Japan’s industry ministry has ordered Apple to report on measures it will take regarding cases of its iPod Nano music player overheating and catching fire, an official said on Thursday. Overheating…
‘Inception’ pounds ‘Salt’ at box office
July 27, 2010 – “Inception,” the sci-fi thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, topped the North American box office for a second straight weekend, holding off a challenge by Angelina Jolie’s spy action film “Salt,” final receipts…
Mama's love makes kids less stressed
July 27, 2010 – Babies lavished with motherly affection are less likely to become anxious and stressed adults, according to an unusual study released Tuesday. At the same time, tiny tots deprived of maternal tenderness…
Black Swan to open Venice fete
July 26, 2010 – US director Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller “Black Swan” will open the Venice film festival in September, organisers have said. Natalie Portman stars in the story of intrigue involving rival ballerinas in…
Samsung dismisses Apple's claims on smartphones
July 20, 2010 – South Korean cellphone manufacturer Samsung Electronics Tuesday dismissed claims by iPhone maker Apple that all smartphones suffer dropped signals when held in a certain way. Apple chief executive Steve Jobs…
GM breaks ground on China hi-tech car lab
July 19, 2010 – US auto giant General Motors broke ground in Shanghai on Monday on a research facility that will develop electric cars, lightweight materials and alternative fuel technology for China and the world….
Losing weight at all costs can be pricey
July 19, 2010 – From slimming supplements to prescription drugs, pharmacies are full of products destined to help lose weight, but their use can come at great expense, both financially and health-wise. At the 11th…
China tycoon bids to be Prada's biggest shareholder
July 13, 2010 – A Chinese tycoon has been quietly buying up shares in Italian fashion house Prada SpA in a bid to become its largest shareholder, his company confirmed Monday. However, Lu Qiang, chairman…