Jasmine Laws

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Cruise ship passengers traveling to Mexico will soon face a new entry fee as a result of a recently enforced law. Starting from July 1, international travelers stopping in any Mexican ports will be required to pay a tourism tax upon disembarking, a move expected to affect millions of cruise ship tourists each year. Newsweek has contacted the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and Mexico's National Confederation of Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism via email for comment.

5 days ago | newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws

A company product sold by Trader Joe's, the Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon, has been recalled affecting 18 states after some packages were found to possibly contain an undeclared allergen, which the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) classified as a Class I recall, the most serious designation. Newsweek has contacted Taylor Fresh Foods, the product's manufacturing company, via email for comment.

5 days ago | newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws

🎙️ Voice is AI-generated. Inconsistencies may occur. A man died after rushing into the waters of San Francisco's Ocean Beach to rescue a dog on Thursday, according to fire officials. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was recovered from the water and later pronounced dead. Newsweek has contacted the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) for comment outside of regular hours. Why It MattersOcean Beach is known for its powerful rip currents and dangerous conditions, even during calm weather.

5 days ago | newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws

President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign executive orders later, while the White House can expect questions on the election of the first ever American pope. Why It MattersPresident Trump's executive actions will likely continue to reflect his administration's priorities, where recently orders involved media funding and scientific research. Meanwhile, the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic Church, introduces a new dynamic in U.S.-Vatican relations.

6 days ago | newsweek.com | Jasmine Laws

A blood donation supervisor in the U.K.'s publicly-funded healthcare system has been awarded £28,989.61 (approximately $38,500), according to the BBC, after an employment tribunal found that being compared to Star Wars villain Darth Vader by colleagues constituted a workplace "detriment." The tribunal heard that National Health Service (NHS) employee Lorna Rooke was associated with the Sith Lord during a team-building exercise, based on a Star Wars-themed personality questionnaire that her...