Edward Johnson 
This month marks 30 years since the publication of research that completely changed our knowledge of the harm from air pollution. Known as the Harvard Six Cities study, its impact still resonates in public health actions including London’s ultra-low emission zone and the tightening of EU air pollution laws. Prof Dan Greenbaum, a former president … Read more
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – Thousands of sets of high-powered magnetic balls are being recalled after the toys were found to be too small and too strong to comply with “mandatory federal magnet regulation,” the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced Thursday. The magnetic toys, of which an estimated 4,240 sets were sold, pose a serious … Read more
The Hague: South Africa launched a case Friday at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks. Israel swiftly rejected the filing “with disgust.” South Africa’s submission to the International Court of Justice alleges that “acts and omissions by … Read more
English wine producers look set to pass up the chance to sell wine by the pint, despite a triumphant announcement from the government that it had given them the “Brexit freedom” to do so. In an announcement earlier this week, the Department for Business and Trade said British wine lovers would “soon be able to … Read more
With multiple US states hearing challenges to Donald Trump’s right to run in the 2024 election, his supporters claim his enemies are tearing up democracy to prevent his return to the White House. Rulings in Colorado and Maine banning the ex-president from their primary nominating contests under the Constitution’s “insurrection clause” set off a political … Read more
The UK is entering an election year with the economy struggling to grow as households and businesses come under pressure from rising borrowing costs, higher taxes and elevated living expenses. Rishi Sunak is expected to send voters to the polls in 2024 having declared victory on his primary economic target to halve inflation in 2023. … Read more
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) — A major data breach on Comcast-owned Xfinity has affected more than 35 million customers. Not only is this breach an example of a dangerous and growing trend among hackers, but it has made millions of Americans very vulnerable. Earlier this month, Xfinity issued a notice to customers warning them there was … Read more
Led by a Rs 60,000-crore plus spending by FIIs in the holiday-heavy month, December has turned out to be the best month for Nifty in the last one-and-a-half years with a 7.8% rally. The headline index, which hit an all-time high of 21,801.45 on Thursday, had rallied 5.5% last November. The previous best monthly gain … Read more
The London Stock Exchange has ended the year trailing rival markets in Europe and the US, as a stagnating economy and a volatile political climate deterred investment and cast a shadow over the nation’s economic prospects. The FTSE 100 index of blue-chip companies reached 7,733 points on Friday, the final trading day of the year. … Read more
Innova Captab made a tepid debut on the exchanges on Friday, listing just 2% above the issue price. The lackluster debut performance fell way short of expectations, which highlights the potential risks associated with the highly competitive market, regulatory environment, and currency fluctuations. However, the stock jumped 20% post the listing to hit the upper … Read more
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