Eduardo Mendúa, an A’i Cofán Indigenous leader, was shot dead on February 26 outside his home in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Mendúa was an outspoken opponent … Killing of Indigenous Leader in Ecuador Demands Thorough InvestigationRead more
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Russian ATMs Reject New 100-Ruble Bill
Russia’s new 100-ruble bill will not be introduced into circulation anytime soon due to difficulties stemming from Western ATM and point-of-sale service providers’ exit over … Russian ATMs Reject New 100-Ruble BillRead more
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After Warning Public of Risks, Govt Withdraws Advisory Against Using Aadhaar Card
Two days after the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) issued an advisory directing Indians not to give photocopies of their Aadhaar cards to various … After Warning Public of Risks, Govt Withdraws Advisory Against Using Aadhaar CardRead more
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‘Structural racism’ cited in study of breast-biopsy delays
Black and Asian women are more likely than white women to experience significant delays in getting breast biopsies after a mammogram identifies an abnormality. Moreover, … ‘Structural racism’ cited in study of breast-biopsy delaysRead more
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Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalates
Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research by the National Institutes … Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalatesRead more
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50% Rise in Money Parked by Indians in Swiss Banks in 2021
Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 14-year-high of 3.83 billion … 50% Rise in Money Parked by Indians in Swiss Banks in 2021Read more
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Home workers putting in more hours since Covid
Employees who work from home are spending longer at their desks and facing a bigger workload than before the Covid pandemic hit, two sets of … Home workers putting in more hours since CovidRead more
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In April, Hate Speech Up by 38% on Facebook, Violent Content Up by 86% on Instagram
There has been a rise of around 37.82% in hate speech on social media platform Facebook and 86% jump in violent and inciting content on … In April, Hate Speech Up by 38% on Facebook, Violent Content Up by 86% on InstagramRead more
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‘Millions of emails’ for US military sent to .ml addresses in error
For the past decade, millions of emails destined for .mil US military addresses were actually directed at .ml addresses, that being the top-level domain for … ‘Millions of emails’ for US military sent to .ml addresses in errorRead more
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The battle to save the last Tapanuli orangutans
The Tapanuli orangutan was described in 2017 as a new great ape species, and with a population of less than 800, is the most endangered … The battle to save the last Tapanuli orangutansRead more