Nissan, Mitsubishi to release ultra-small EV
May 24, 2022 00:21 am UTC| Economy Business Life
Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. will release an ultra-small electric vehicle this summer, which can be as affordable as its gasoline-powered counterparts at 1.5 million yen. The metropolitan governments...
Gucci and Adidas 'sun umbrella' sparks outcry in China for not being able to keep out rain
May 20, 2022 23:48 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
A parasol set to be sold in China by Gucci and Adidas for 11,100 yuan is causing an outcry for not keeping out the rain. On the Chinese social media network Weibo, criticism of the item dubbed a sun umbrella has gone...
John Hopkins students invent edible tape that keeps burrito together
May 19, 2022 22:36 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Chemical and biomolecular engineering students from Johns Hopkins University have created edible tortilla tape dubbed Tastee Tape to hold a burrito together. The project was part of the Whiting School of Engineerings...
Ikea creates Swedish meatball donut in honor of National Donut Day
May 19, 2022 22:36 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Ohios Travel Butler County is teaming up with Ikea West Chester to create a Swedish meatball donut in honor of National Donut Day on June 3. The unorthodox pastry features a light and fluffy base, lingonberry glaze, and...
S. Korea's booming art market boosts auction houses sales
May 19, 2022 22:36 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
South Koreas listed auction houses have seen rising sales in the first quarter as an increasing number of young collectors are leading the booming art market In the first quarter, Seoul Auction, a major auction house...
Skittles, Starbursts, Life Savers products recalled due to metal fragments
May 18, 2022 22:50 pm UTC| Life Health Economy Business
Mars Wrigley issued a voluntary recall of gummies released under the Skittles, Starburst, and Life Savers brand names due to the potential presence of metal fragments. There have been no recalls of traditional Skittles,...
Seinfeld fans can now enjoy the sitcom's official coffee blends
May 18, 2022 22:49 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
The Seinfeld Coffee Collection inspired by the four main characters of the iconic 90s sitcom Seinfeld is now being sold exclusively from online coffee retailer BeanBox.com. For the limited-edition collection, Bean Box...
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