A scion of the Sackler family, the billionaire owners of Purdue Pharma, vowed in court on Tuesday that the family would walk away from a … Sacklers Threaten to Pull Out of Opioid SettlementRead more
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Long-term consequences of CO2 emissions
The life of almost all animals in the ocean depends on the availability of oxygen, which is dissolved as a gas in seawater. However, the … Long-term consequences of CO2 emissionsRead more
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Pfizer must Share COVID Vaccine Technology with Africa
The Food and Drug Administration has fully authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. residents aged 16 and over, making it the first COVID vaccine … Pfizer must Share COVID Vaccine Technology with AfricaRead more
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Is your sunscreen killing the sea?
Sunscreen is essential to protect skin against cancer, and with many pandemic-related travel restrictions around the world starting to lift, sales are expected to rocket. … Is your sunscreen killing the sea?Read more
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Pakistani Hindu Man Stuck in India With 3 Children Wants To Go Home
A Pakistani Hindu stuck in India with three children after his wife died in April is pleading with the authorities to let him return to … Pakistani Hindu Man Stuck in India With 3 Children Wants To Go HomeRead more
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Cotton has now become a headache
“The more we buy, the more we are in debt.” That’s Kunari Sabari, a farmer in her 40s, speaking to us in Khaira, a village … Cotton has now become a headacheRead more
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Fast fashion is now poisoning African rivers
Rivers in some African countries are turning the colour of ink, and fast fashion is behind it. Untreated or partially treated effluent from textile factories, … Fast fashion is now poisoning African riversRead more
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Nabisco workers go on strike against outsourcing, longer hours
Hundreds of workers at Nabisco — the maker of popular snacks like Oreo cookies and Chips Ahoy! — have gone on strike, citing concerns about … Nabisco workers go on strike against outsourcing, longer hoursRead more
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Bhagat Singh Jhuggian’s fight for our freedoms
He was on stage to receive his prize – a shiny one-paisa coin – from the Munshi, a senior officer with several schools under his … Bhagat Singh Jhuggian’s fight for our freedomsRead more
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Workplace incivility is on the rise
a new Portland State University study found that employees who experience or witness incivilities are more likely to be uncivil to others — a worrying … Workplace incivility is on the riseRead more