The BBC has removed a series of educational videos about Palestine and the origins of the ongoing Israeli occupation and ethnic cleansing, following pressure from … BBC removed content following pressure from pro-Israel lobbyRead more
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SC Orders Removal of 10,000 Residential Constructions on Aravali Forest Land
The Supreme Court Monday directed Haryana and the Faridabad municipal corporation to remove all encroachments, consisting around 10,000 residential constructions, in Aravali forest area near … SC Orders Removal of 10,000 Residential Constructions on Aravali Forest LandRead more
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Johnson and Johnson Was Just Found Liable for Fueling the Opioid Epidemic
In a landmark verdict, an Oklahoma judge ruled Monday that Johnson and Johnson is responsible for fueling the state’s opioid epidemic. Purdue Pharma and Teva … Johnson and Johnson Was Just Found Liable for Fueling the Opioid EpidemicRead more
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The ocean is losing its breath — here’s the global scope
In the past 50 years, the amount of water in the open ocean with zero oxygen has gone up more than fourfold. In coastal water … The ocean is losing its breath — here’s the global scopeRead more
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Amazon admits some drivers have to ‘pee in bottles’
E-commerce giant Amazon has apologized to a US lawmaker after falsely denying that some of its drivers are forced at times to urinate in plastic … Amazon admits some drivers have to ‘pee in bottles’Read more
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Over 18 million kids work at e-waste dumpsites
More than 18 million children and adolescents working at e-waste dumpsites in low- and middel-income countries are potentially at the risk of severe health hazards, … Over 18 million kids work at e-waste dumpsitesRead more
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38,680 traffic fatalities in 2020, up 7.2% from 2019
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) statistical projection of traffic fatalities for 2020 shows that an estimated 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic … 38,680 traffic fatalities in 2020, up 7.2% from 2019Read more
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Facebook does not plan to notify half-billion users affected by data leak
Facebook Inc did not notify the more than 530 million users whose details were leaked through the misuse of a feature before 2019 and recently … Facebook does not plan to notify half-billion users affected by data leakRead more
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Carbon dioxide levels reflect COVID-19 risk
Tracking carbon dioxide levels indoors is an inexpensive and powerful way to monitor the risk of people getting COVID-19, according to new research from the … Carbon dioxide levels reflect COVID-19 riskRead more
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Two ex-Israeli ambassadors to South Africa accused their country of practicing apartheid
The news today is that two former Israeli ambassadors to South Africa have accused their country of practicing apartheid by creating bantustans for Palestinians in … Two ex-Israeli ambassadors to South Africa accused their country of practicing apartheidRead more