Asian shares rose on Friday, with South Korean stocks hitting a 6-month high after the country averted recession in the first quarter, as a Wall Street rally boosted risk demand around the region and dented the yen. Many financial centers in the region were closed for a long weekend, making investors nervous that gains...
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Tornado hits Arkansas kills atleast 2
A tornado ripped through Mena, Arkansas, on Thursday, killing at least two people and damaging more than 100 homes, authorities said. Mena is located in Polk County near the Oklahoma state line. Two people are confirmed dead and at least 22 people were injured, according to James Reeves of Polk County’s Department of Emergency...
Nuts lead to Salmonella Outbreak
Nuts – have been at the center of major salmonella outbreaks in recent years. The government and the food industry are working overtime to beef up guidelines on what companies need to do to keep consumers safe. The salmonella outbreak in peanut products has sickened 691 and may have contributed to the deaths of...
