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Coca-Cola has announced it will discontinue its Spiced flavor just six months after its launch, marking a swift conclusion to a product aimed at enticing younger consumers. The company stated that it is constantly evaluating customer preferences and making adjustments to its flavor lineup. “As part of this strategy, we’re planning to phase out Coca-Cola Spiced to introduce an exciting new flavor in 2025,” a spokesperson confirmed. The decision to remove Spiced from the market is surprising, particularly as Coca-Cola initially promoted it as a permanent addition to their offerings. While the exact reasons for the flavor’s discontinuation have not…

A Pennsylvania health care system has reached a landmark settlement of $65 million with victims of a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive patient data, including nude photos of cancer patients. This agreement, described as the largest settlement of its kind in terms of per-patient compensation, follows a cyberattack in February 2023 by a hacker group that targeted Lehigh Valley Health Network, which operates 15 hospitals and health centers in eastern Pennsylvania. The settlement is still pending judicial approval and serves as a crucial warning to other major U.S. health care providers about the significance of safeguarding sensitive patient records. According…

The Lebanese Football Association (LFA) has indefinitely postponed all football matches in its affiliated domestic tournaments due to the escalating violence and humanitarian crisis caused by Israel’s recent attacks in southern Lebanon. The decision comes as the situation in the region continues to deteriorate, raising fears of an all-out war. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, at least 558 people, including 50 children, have lost their lives, with 1,835 others reported injured since the bombardment began on Friday. The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has reported that tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes, with…

India’s chess masters have etched their names in history by clinching gold medals in both the men’s and women’s team competitions at the 45th International Chess Federation (FIDE) Chess Olympiad held in Budapest. This monumental achievement not only highlights India’s growing dominance in the world of chess but also showcases the talents of its emerging young stars. Alongside the team championships, India walked away with four individual gold medals, solidifying their impressive performance throughout the tournament. The men’s team, consisting of Gukesh Dommaraju, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa, and Arjun Erigaisi, secured victory in the Open event. The women’s team, featuring notable players…

In the wake of violent crowd trouble during the recent Vienna derby between Rapid Vienna and Austria Vienna, the Austrian Bundesliga has announced that away fans will be barred from attending the next four derbies. This decision follows a chaotic scene at Rapid’s Allianz Stadion, where at least 13 individuals were injured, including 10 police officers and three fans, after a pitch invasion occurred at the final whistle of the match, which Rapid won 2-1. Reports indicate that fans from both clubs ignited pyrotechnics before the game, leading to violent clashes throughout the match. In response to the escalating tensions,…

England’s disappointing defeat to Australia in the first one-day international was momentarily eclipsed by the remarks of stand-in captain Harry Brook, who suggested a lack of concern among players following a series of dismissals caught in the deep at Trent Bridge. “If you get caught somewhere on the boundary or in the field then who cares?” he said, sparking a wave of criticism on social media, with fans interpreting his comments as a sign that the players were not fully committed to winning. However, Brook’s performance in the third ODI at Chester-le-Street proved otherwise, as he delivered a match-winning century…

Brett Favre, one of the NFL’s most celebrated quarterbacks, has publicly announced that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a revelation that adds to the complex narrative of his life post-football. The 54-year-old former player, who is best known for his illustrious 20-year career primarily with the Green Bay Packers, shared this news during a US Congressional hearing linked to a welfare fraud case in Mississippi. Favre’s remarkable career included numerous accolades, including three consecutive NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards from 1995 to 1997 and a Super Bowl victory in 1997. However, his legacy has been overshadowed in…

Linkin Park co-founder Mike Shinoda has addressed the controversy surrounding the band’s new vocalist, Emily Armstrong, insisting that she is not attempting to replace the late frontman Chester Bennington. The announcement of the band’s return, coupled with new music featuring Armstrong, has drawn mixed reactions from fans, especially given the emotional legacy left by Bennington, who tragically took his own life in 2017. His son, Jaime, has publicly accused the remaining members of the band of “quietly erasing” his father’s legacy, adding to the scrutiny faced by the band. During an interview on Radio 1’s New Music Show, Shinoda emphasized…

In a surprising turn of events, Hollywood stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi have been cast as Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff in a new film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic novel, Wuthering Heights, directed by Emerald Fennell. While the pairing of two of the industry’s hottest actors might usually excite fans, their casting has sparked considerable backlash, raising questions about fidelity to the original text and the age of the characters. Critics have expressed concerns that the casting choices do not align with the characters’ descriptions in the 1847 novel, where Catherine is depicted as a teenager and Heathcliff is…

Johnny Depp has maintained a low profile in the wake of his highly publicized defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, which concluded two years ago. The seven-week trial in 2022 captivated the media and the public alike, featuring surprise celebrity witnesses like Kate Moss and Ellen Barkin, and drawing hundreds of devoted fans who gathered daily outside the Virginia courthouse to catch a glimpse of the actors involved. Recently, Depp addressed the media frenzy surrounding the trial during a press conference at the San Sebastián Film Festival, where he was promoting his latest film, “Modi – Three Days on the…