The FBI, the Department of Justice and British and Australian authorities have launched a joint investigation into the Moroccan company Unaoil, which brokers contracts between … FBI, DOJ Launch Probe of Unaoil, After Exposé Shows Global CorruptionRead more
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Pandemic Aid for Undocumented People
New York’s “Excluded Workers” Demand First U.S. Fund to Secure Pandemic Aid for Undocumented People More than a year into the pandemic and the economic … Pandemic Aid for Undocumented PeopleRead more
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Shell’s headquarters raided and formal investigation launched
Royal Dutch Shell, the world’s second largest oil company, has been put under formal investigation by the Milan Public Prosecutor’s office for “international corruption” offences … Shell’s headquarters raided and formal investigation launchedRead more
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Global warming increases rain in world’s driest areas
Global warming will increase rainfall in some of the world’s driest areas over land, with not only the wet getting wetter but the dry getting … Global warming increases rain in world’s driest areasRead more
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Daily dose of antibiotics helps bacteria develop multi-drug tolerance
Antibiotics are essential in the fight against bacterial infections and save countless lives. However, due to the overconsumption and frequent misuse of antibiotics, resistant bacteria … Daily dose of antibiotics helps bacteria develop multi-drug toleranceRead more
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Climate change cut global farming productivity 21% since 1960s
Despite important agricultural advancements to feed the world in the last 60 years, a Cornell-led study shows that global farming productivity is 21% lower than … Climate change cut global farming productivity 21% since 1960sRead more
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Nitrate in drinking water increases the risk cancer
A new study from Aarhus University now shows that there is an increased risk of colon and rectal cancer in connection with nitrate in drinking … Nitrate in drinking water increases the risk cancerRead more
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Social media addiction linked to cyberbullying
As social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and others continue to grow in popularity, adolescents are spending more of their time online navigating a … Social media addiction linked to cyberbullyingRead more
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Ban on Private and Corporate Use of Facial Recognition
Groups call facial recognition “too dangerous to exist,” say it must be abolished. More than 20 civil and human rights organizations are expanding the fight … Ban on Private and Corporate Use of Facial RecognitionRead more
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Algae are melting away the Greenland ice sheet
Algae that live on snow and ice produce a kaleidoscope of colours. Jason Edwards/NGC Researchers are fanning out across the Greenland ice sheet this month … Algae are melting away the Greenland ice sheetRead more