Research by the campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) reveals that the largest cruise ships (Cruisezilla) have doubled in size since the year 2000. The world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas launched in January 2024 by Royal Caribbean. At 365 meters long, the vessel has a gross tonnage of almost 250,000 with the capability to carry nearly 10,000 passengers.
A study published in the journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology has concerns about erythritol, a zero-calorie sweetener found in various sugar-free and low-calorie products. This research was led by Dr. Stanley Hazen from the Cleveland Clinic suggests that erythritol may increase the risk of blood clot formation leading to heart attacks and strokes.
The details about the tri-folding smartphone come from a well-known leaker, Digital Chat Station via the Chinese social network Weibo. According to their claims, the first tri-folding phone is about to enter mass production.
According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), 50.7% of cars sold in July 2024 were NEVs. An increase from just 7% three years ago. The US saw only 18% of its total vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2024 attributed to EVs and hybrids.
The bill was introduced by the Iraq Justice Ministry, seeks to revise the Personal Status Law to allow girls as young as 9 and boys as young as 15 to marry. This was supported by powerful Shia blocs within the parliament. The amendment proposes that citizens can choose between religious authorities and the civil judiciary for family matters, potentially slashing rights in inheritance, divorce and child custody.
