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Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup - AP News
business 2026/03/31 18:34:00

Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup - AP News

Spice and flavorings company McCormick is combining with Unilever’s foods division, which includes household names like Hellmann’s and Knorr. The combined company will maintain McCormick’s name and leadership. But upon closing, Unilever and its shareholders a…

Associated Press
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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Max 2 - MacRumors
technology 2026/03/31 18:33:36

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Max 2 - MacRumors

Just ahead of the launch of the AirPods Max 2, Apple has released new firmware for the headphones. The updated firmware is version number 8E251. …

MacRumors
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Israel mandates death penalty for West Bank Palestinians who kill in terrorist acts - The Washington Post
general 2026/03/31 18:31:56

Israel mandates death penalty for West Bank Palestinians who kill in terrorist acts - The Washington Post

Opposition lawmakers, rights advocates and some foreign governments condemned the law as discriminatory. Israelis in the territory are tried in different courts.

The Washington Post
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Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement - The Hacker News
technology 2026/03/31 18:28:00

Android Developer Verification Rollout Begins Ahead of September Enforcement - The Hacker News

Google expands Android developer verification globally after September rollout, adding authentication and delays to sideloading to deter malware.

Internet
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The Appendix Has Evolved Dozens of Times. Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out Why - zmescience.com
health 2026/03/31 18:26:29

The Appendix Has Evolved Dozens of Times. Scientists Are Finally Figuring Out Why - zmescience.com

The appendix has independently evolved at least 32 times across 361 mammalian species. What makes it an evolutionary darling when it’s more of a medical liability today?

ZME Science
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Large-scale exome analyses reveal new rare variant contributions in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Nature
health 2026/03/31 18:22:17

Large-scale exome analyses reveal new rare variant contributions in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis - Nature

Single-variant and ultrarare variant burden analyses leveraging exome sequencing data from 22 cohorts identify new risk genes for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and show cumulative effects of several rare variants on disease risk.

Nature.com
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