French investigative journal Mediapart has made fresh claims that alleged bogus invoices were used that enabled French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation to pay at least … French Journal Makes Fresh Claims of Dubious Contracts and False InvoicesRead more
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COVID-related plastic waste in the ocean
Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use plastics such as face masks, gloves, and face shields. The resulting … COVID-related plastic waste in the oceanRead more
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NYC Taxi Drivers Win Major Debt Relief Following Hunger Strike
New York City taxi drivers and their supporters celebrated late Wednesday after their two-week hunger strike forced policymakers to reach an agreement offering significant debt … NYC Taxi Drivers Win Major Debt Relief Following Hunger StrikeRead more
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Amid Pandemic, Pfizer Boosts Vaccine Sales Forecast to $36 Billion
Public health campaigners on Tuesday accused Pfizer of putting profits over human life after the U.S.-based pharmaceutical giant raised its coronavirus vaccine sales projection to … Amid Pandemic, Pfizer Boosts Vaccine Sales Forecast to $36 BillionRead more
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Men experience more emotional pain during breakups
A new study of online relationship support finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for … Men experience more emotional pain during breakupsRead more
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UAW member hit, killed by car near John Deere picket line
A vehicle struck and killed a United Auto Workers member Wednesday as he was walking to a picket line to join striking workers outside a … UAW member hit, killed by car near John Deere picket lineRead more
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India Recorded 1.53 Lakh Suicides in 2020, Over 10,000 in Farm Sector Alone
India recorded 1,53,052 suicides — an average 418 daily — in 2020, with 10,677 of them by persons engaged in farming sector, according to the … India Recorded 1.53 Lakh Suicides in 2020, Over 10,000 in Farm Sector AloneRead more
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Warming climate will increase number of harmful algae blooms
When algae go wild, bad things can happen, especially when those algae produce toxic substances. The ripple effects can be potent and long-lasting. Examples include … Warming climate will increase number of harmful algae bloomsRead more
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Russia threatens to block YouTube
Russia on Wednesday threatened to block YouTube and the Kremlin called for “zero tolerance” towards the video hosting giant after it removed Russian state-backed broadcaster … Russia threatens to block YouTubeRead more
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British Jews Against Occupation
British-Jewish activists staged a walkout at a Zionist Federation event at a London synagogue on Thursday, held to mark Israeli Ambassador to the U.K. Tzipi … British Jews Against OccupationRead more