Karmactive Staff, Author at Karmactive

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Carnival Requires Solo Travelers to Be 21 Starting Feb 2025

Carnival Cruise Line has enacted a new policy requiring passengers under 21 to be accompanied by older travelers, matching restrictions already enforced by Royal Caribbean. The change, which took effect February 1,

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

Rice’s whale.Photo Source:NOAA Fisheries (wikimedia commonce)

Conservation·Marine Life

Trump Administration Lifts Ship Speed Limits, Endangering Rice’s Whales

In a move celebrated by the oil and gas industry but criticized by environmental advocates, the Trump administration has rescinded guidance that required industry ships to slow down in the habitat of

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

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News·UK

New ’25’ Plates, EV Tax Changes, Fuel Rate Updates Hit UK Drivers

New regulations affecting UK motorists come into effect this month, bringing changes to number plates, company car rates, and electric vehicle taxation. These updates will impact both new car buyers and existing

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

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News·UK

Unisnacks Recalls Orion Turtle Chips Over Allergen Risks

Unisnacks Europe Ltd has issued an urgent recall for its Orion Turtle Chips Sweetcorn Flavour after discovering the product contains undeclared allergens that could pose serious health risks to certain consumers. The

Karmactive Staff

March 1, 2025

A bottle and packaging of a dietary supplement named "Vitafer-L. Photo Source: FDA U.S. Food and Drug administration

News·USA

FDA Recalls Vitafer-L Gold Liquid for Undeclared Tadalafil

Natural Dior LLC has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of Vitafer-L Gold Liquid after tests revealed the dietary supplement contains undeclared tadalafil, the active ingredient in prescription erectile dysfunction medications. The February

Karmactive Staff

February 28, 2025

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Health

Caregiver Mental Health Tied to 6X Higher Child Anxiety Risk

A comprehensive study from Florida Atlantic University has revealed strong connections between caregiver mental health and childhood behavioural disorders, particularly anxiety and ADHD. The research, published in Pediatric Reports, analyzed data from

Karmactive Staff

February 28, 2025

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News·UK

Colchester Man Violates Animal Ban; Dead Wildlife Found in Freezer

A Colchester man who was previously banned from keeping animals has received a suspended jail sentence after authorities discovered dead wildlife in his freezer and evidence he was continuing to capture animals

Karmactive Staff

February 27, 2025

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Health·News

Unvaccinated Texas Child Dies Amid Measles Outbreak; Cases Surpass 130

An unvaccinated school-aged child in West Texas has died from measles, marking the first U.S. death from the disease since 2015. The child was hospitalized in Lubbock before passing away amid a

Karmactive Staff

February 27, 2025

Peppered dried catfish, seasoned, ready to cook, Vietnamese specialty. Photo Source: FSIS Recall 007-2023

USA

1,152 Pounds of Uninspected Vietnamese Catfish Recalled

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a recall of approximately 1,152 pounds of frozen, dried Siluriformes fish products imported from Vietnam. The recall was issued on February 25, 2025, after

Karmactive Staff

February 27, 2025

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Business·News

Tesla’s Market Cap Falls Below $1 Trillion Amid 45% European Sales Drop

Tesla’s market cap has fallen below the $1 trillion mark following a steep decline in its European sales. The electric vehicle manufacturer sold fewer than 10,000 vehicles across Europe in January, representing

Karmactive Staff

February 26, 2025