Britain’s electricity grid manager has appealed to electricity suppliers to increase production this evening to avoid the risk of power outages. The National Energy System Manager (NESO) issued an alert “to encourage market actions aimed at increasing system margins”. It is the first precautionary measure of its kind for winter to date and has been … Read more
As the holiday season is in full swing, raw oysters are often favorites on party menus. But after dozens of people in British Columbia recently got sick after eating raw oysters, many may be wondering if they should avoid shellfish this year for safety reasons. The BC Center for Disease Control Thursday posted a warning … Read more
An adult incontinence diaper, designed for concert-goers to avoid long toilet queues, has gone on sale. The limited-edition Pit Diaper, specifically for mosh pits at music concerts, was available for $75 (£59) before selling out. It was sold by American company Liquid Death, a sparkling water brand known for its unusual heavy metal-style imagery and … Read more
Queens has a reputation for having some of the most dangerous roads and intersections in New York City. According to NYPD data, there were more than 110,000 car crashes in New York City in 2019 alone. Just over 33,000 of those crashes occurred in Queens. Although an accident can occur on any road in Queens, … Read more