Possible danger to the psyche: EU Commission initiates proceedings against TikTok
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100391456/moegliche-gefaehrdung-der-psyche-eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-tiktok-ein.html
EU Commission initiates proceedings against online platform TikTok | SÜDKURIER Online
suedkurier.de/ueberregional/politik/eu-kommission-leitet-verfahren-gegen-online-plattform-tiktok-ein;art410924,11990256
Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
- The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.
- In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.
- Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'
- San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
Five times more skin cancer detected in Belgium over last 20 years: One in six people in Belgium develops a skin tumour in their lifetime, making skin cancer the ...
brusselstimes.com/health/1019427/five-times-more-skin-cancer-detected-in-belgium-over-last-20-years
EU raises air quality standards but exceptions to the rules will apply: Environmental groups say the new law is "one of the most ambitious air quality ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1019941/eu-raises-air-quality-standards-but-exceptions-to-the-rules-will-apply
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
Home-brewer verdict in Belgium: body produces alcohol - acquittal after drunk driving
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/panorama/Koerper-produziert-Alkohol-Freispruch-nach-Promillefahrt-article24895836.html
'Triangle of issues': The domino effect of poverty, addiction and mental illness in the Northern Quarter
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1012157/triangle-of-issues-the-domino-effect-of-poverty-addiction-and-mental-illness-in-the-northern-quarter
Danger of addiction: TikTok suspends reward function after EU threat: TikTok is responding to the threat from Brussels to block the controversial points system ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/suchtgefahr-tiktok-setzt-nach-drohung-der-eu-die-belohnungsfunktion-aus-li.2209127
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Brussels life expectancy on the rise — in some places more than others: Analysis of life expectancy data highlights gap between richer and poorer neighborhoods.
politico.eu/article/brussels-life-expectancy-on-the-rise-depending-on-where-you-live/
Young guys who like loud cars are likely to be psychopaths, study suggests : Auto enthusiasts are skeptical about the results, says it reinforces stereotypes.
thestreet.com/automotive/young-guys-who-like-loud-cars-are-likely-to-be-psychopaths-study-suggests-
EU recovery fund: mid-term review: To combat the consequences of the pandemic, the EU has created a huge aid fund. It has just reached half of its running time ...
nzz.ch/international/eu-wiederaufbaufonds-bilanz-der-halbzeit-ld.1826862
'Triangle of issues': The domino effect of poverty, addiction and mental illness in the Northern Quarter
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1012157/triangle-of-issues-the-domino-effect-of-poverty-addiction-and-mental-illness-in-the-northern-quarter
EU Commission holds bring-your-pet-to-work days — but attack dogs are banned : Officials told to ‘consider teleworking’ if they’re scared or allergic to dogs.
politico.eu/article/eu-commission-holds-bring-your-pet-to-work-days-but-attack-dogs-are-banned/
Brussels must step up measures to combat air pollution, experts warn: Brussels needs stronger measures to combat air pollution from car traffic ...
thebulletin.be/brussels-must-step-measures-combat-air-pollution-experts-warn
Brussels to host European LGBT Police Association conference: The conference aims to establish a platform to discuss advancements made in LGBTQIA+ rights for ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014550/brussels-to-host-european-lgbt-police-association-conference
Brussels tram derailed on Monday evening: The tram driver suffered minor injuries and no one else was hurt.
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1007814/brussels-tram-derailed-on-monday-evening
Healthcare firm PACS Group's shares rise nearly 10% in NYSE debut: PACS Group shares rose nearly 10% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/healthcare-firm-pacs-groups-shares-rise-9-nyse-debut-2024-04-11/
Four-year-old death in Haren was caused by methadone pill: The methadone pill belonged to a drug addict in recovery who was living in the same building.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002212/four-year-old-death-in-haren-was-caused-by-methadone-pill
Deutsche Bank shares scale 6-year high as MS upgrades: Shares in Deutsche Bank climbed to their highest in more than six years on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/business/finance/deutsche-bank-shares-scale-6-year-high-ms-upgrades-2024-03-27/
Companion Animals Stakeholder Summit: The Companion Animals Stakeholder Summit was held in Brussels on 19th of March 2024 and aimed to bring stakeholders ...
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/video/companion-animals-stakeholder-summit/
Specialised centre for children with cancer could be opened in Brussels: Questions have been raised about the need for extra support for families who will have ...
brusselstimes.com/health/980057/specialised-centre-for-children-with-cancer-could-be-opened-in-brussels
Two more Brussels shootings result in growing security concerns: 66% of Brussels residents say they feel more unsafe, 69% want more police on the streets and 78% ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/980181/two-more-brussels-shootings-result-in-growing-security-concerns-tbtb
Pension reform in Belgium gets the green light: What this means for you: The deal should help better control the cost of ageing, encourage those who want to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/993936/pension-reform-in-belgium-gets-the-green-light-what-this-means-for-you
Unemployment in Belgium at 40-year low: Unemployment figures haven't been this low since the second petrol crisis at the end of the 1970s.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/985539/unemployment-in-belgium-falls-to-pre-pandemic-levels
De Croo wants EU biotech leadership ambition, cites Belgium's health and biotech valley
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/de-croo-wants-eu-biotech-leadership-ambition-cites-belgiums-health-and-biotech-valley/
Ukraine’s Allies Fear the Worst and Hope for a Turning Point: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-19/ukraine-s-allies-fear-the-worst-and-hope-for-a-turning-point
Pope Francis to visit Brussels’ Koekelberg Basilica in September “if health allows”
thebulletin.be/pope-francis-visit-brussels-koekelberg-basilica-september-if-health-allows
B-FAST sends new emergency aid to the Middle East: In response to received requests for assistance, Belgium, through B-FAST, has decided to offer emergency ...
diplomatie.belgium.be/en/news/b-fast-sends-new-emergency-aid-middle-east
Belgium in Brief: Election mania and how you can get stuck in: Still baffled by Belgian politics? Is it all just hot air? Elections what? If you're unsure about ...
brusselstimes.com/politics/1011499/belgium-in-brief-election-mania-and-how-you-can-get-stuck-in
Record-high increase in number of Belgians with diabetes: Since 2009, the number of people in Belgium diagnosed with diabetes has risen by almost 40% – but this ...
brusselstimes.com/health/976587/record-high-increase-in-number-of-belgians-with-diabetes
More shootings in Brussels leave one dead, one seriously injured: There were two shootings in Brussels on Saturday night, leaving one person dead and one ...
thebulletin.be/more-shootings-brussels-leave-one-dead-one-seriously-injured
'Long and intense': Pollen season kicks off early in Belgium: Birch pollen levels have risen quicker than usual and are expected to increase even more ...
brusselstimes.com/health/976732/long-and-intense-pollen-season-kicks-off-early-in-belgium
Record-high increase in number of Belgians with diabetes: Since 2009, the number of people in Belgium diagnosed with diabetes has risen by almost 40% – but this ...
brusselstimes.com/health/976587/record-high-increase-in-number-of-belgians-with-diabetes
Japan’s rate shift will hit zombie firms hardest: podcast: The central bank could end an era of negative borrowing costs as early as next week ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/japans-rate-shift-will-hit-zombie-firms-hardest-podcast-2024-03-14/
As concerns grow around surging violent crime, the numbers tell a different story
pbs.org/newshour/show/as-concerns-grow-around-surging-violent-crime-the-numbers-tell-a-different-story
Belgium’s university-industry collaboration model could accelerate EU's advanced therapeutics
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/belgiums-university-industry-collaboration-model-could-accelerate-eus-advanced-therapeutics/
Final vote in Brussels: trembling about the new asylum and migration package: Warning of failure in the last few meters: Today the EU Parliament is discussing ...
kleinezeitung.at/politik/aussenpolitik/18352300/zittern-um-das-migrationspaket
Record-high increase in number of Belgians with diabetes: Since 2009, the number of people in Belgium diagnosed with diabetes has risen by almost 40% – but this ...
brusselstimes.com/health/976587/record-high-increase-in-number-of-belgians-with-diabetes
Ending homelessness in Brussels: Ten priorities for the Belgian elections: "Anyone who wants to pursue a policy that aims to eradicate homelessness must ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/955923/ending-homelessness-in-brussels-10-priorities-for-the-belgian-elections
By train across the border: train travel abroad is becoming more popular: More and more people are no longer taking a plane to travel abroad but instead taking a ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/mit-der-bahn-ueber-die-grenze-zugreisen-ins-ausland-werden-beliebter-19631084.html
Second suicide in a Belgian detention centre in three months: The Immigration Office states that frequent suicide attempts occur as detainees know they are at ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/962499/second-suicide-within-a-belgian-detention-centre-in-three-months
Stabbing in Laeken on Saturday night, perpetrator still on the run: The suspect had already fled when police arrived at the scene of the stabbing ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/959041/stabbing-in-laeken-on-saturday-night-perpetrator-still-on-the-run
Farmers jammed part of Brussels, Belgium, with tractors and set fire to piles of tires in the latest of many protests by farmers across Europe against ... Show more reut.rs/3wtihij
Farmers converge on the European Union's headquarters in a fresh show of force: Concrete barriers and barbed wire have been set up around the European Union’s ...
apnews.com/article/european-union-farmers-protests-brussels-agriculture-ministers-c97ce9a135b74e8668ef5cdeec292f68
Two people injured, one seriously, following gunshots in Schaerbeek: The emergency services found a man lying on the ground in the square. He had sustained ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/939866/two-people-injured-one-seriously-following-gunshots-in-schaerbeek
Many women fear for their safety when running alone. Here's how they prepare: Women runners have long endured catcalls and unwanted advances from men ...
cnn.com/2024/03/06/health/women-runners-safety-tips-wellness-cec/
Quick Glance: China's Travel Spending Surpasses Pre-COVID Levels
- Tourism revenues during Lunar New Year surged by 47.3% year-on-year, surpassing 2019 levels.
- Domestic tourism spending reached 632.7 billion yuan, a 47.3% increase from the previous year.
- Domestic trips grew by 34.3% to a total of 474 million.
- International trips reached 13.52 million, 2.8 times higher than the previous year.
More than 10,000 minors without a home in Flanders and Wallonia: The findings go against the deeply rooted image of homeless people as unkempt and drunk in the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/980396/more-than-10000-minors-without-a-home-in-wallonia-and-flanders
First death in Brussels metro station linked to rising drug epidemic: A death from April 2023 has been ruled as drug-related. The victim, born in 2001 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/951500/first-death-in-brussels-metro-station-linked-to-rising-drug-epidemic
One teenager in two vaccinated against HPV in French-speaking Belgium: "Nearly 80% of the population will be infected at some point during their lives ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/950914/one-teenager-in-two-vaccinated-against-hpv-in-french-speaking-belgium
Man kidnapped at knifepoint and beaten on work trip to Brussels: Mark was blindfolded and thrown into his car before being beaten unconcious
plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/man-kidnapped-knifepoint-beaten-work-9172142
🇧🇪🇪🇺 Today, Belgium, @EU_Commission , @_AfricanUnion & @AfricaCDC , organised a high-level event on the EU-AU Partnership on Equitable Access to #Health : Towards African Health ... Show more #EU2024BE
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from the hospital: The Pentagon says Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been released from Walter Reed National Military ...
apnews.com/article/austin-hospital-cancer-prostate-pentagon-1d96f6624eec6e77d6f73bb3d0a4efca
Quick Glance: Defense Secretary Austin hospitalized
- Austin hospitalized for emergent bladder issue.
- He continues to fulfill duties of his office.
- Deputy defense secretary ready to step in if needed.
- Austin undergoing follow-up treatments after cancer diagnosis.
Sky's Adam Parsons reports from farmers' protests in Brussels. Farmers have been protesting across Europe to demand action from policymakers on an array of ... Show more
Measles virus detected in sewage water in north of Brussels: "Vaccination is really important, because it is the only way to protect yourself against the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/965732/measles-virus-detected-in-sewage-water-in-north-of-brussels-tbtb
Incident in Brussels bar: Belgian police inspector possibly poisoned with amphetamines
brusselstimes.com/brussels/945509/incident-in-brussels-bar-belgian-police-inspector-possibly-poisoned-with-amphetamines
Brussels man saves 50 passengers after FlixBus driver suffers stroke: "At first I thought he had fallen asleep, so I wanted to wake him up ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/913985/brussels-man-saves-50-passengers-after-flixbus-driver-suffers-stroke-tbtb
Short-term absences from work decrease in Belgium for first time in ten years: Last year, a rising number of people in Belgium never took a day off to be sick.
brusselstimes.com/health/933720/short-term-absences-from-work-decrease-in-belgium-for-first-time-in-ten-years
The haircut scandal: why do women pay so much more than men?: At the hairdressers, women pay a significant premium – almost three times as much as men ...
theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/06/the-haircut-scandal-why-do-women-pay-so-much-more-than-men
Belgium sees early start to amphibian migration: The recent days of mild, damp weather in Belgium has prompted amphibians to emergence early from winter ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/918911/belgium-sees-early-start-to-amphibian-migration
EU-wide disability card also for citizens from third countries: Brussels - In the future, citizens from third countries should also benefit from the advantages ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/149756/EU-weiter-Behindertenausweis-auch-fuer-Buerger-aus-Drittstaaten
Belgium in Brief: Drug violence – a very Brussels problem?: Chronic underfunding of police zones and a lack of coordination are giving sophisticated criminal ...
brusselstimes.com/justice-belgium/925986/belgium-in-brief-drug-violence-a-very-brussels-problem
Why central banks risk making more mistakes: podcast: Western rate-setters were late in fighting inflation. In this Exchange podcast, TS Lombard economists Dario ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/why-central-banks-risk-making-more-mistakes-podcast-2024-02-27/
'Overworked and disillusioned': Over half of Brussels nurses at risk of emotional exhaustion
brusselstimes.com/brussels/902444/overworked-and-disillusioned-half-of-brussels-nurses-at-risk-of-emotional-exhaustion
'Doing nothing is going backwards': Belgium called on to maintain LGBTQ focus: To avert a backslide in LGBTQ rights, political parties and governments must ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/905267/doing-nothing-is-going-backwards-belgium-called-on-to-maintain-lgbtq-focus
Patients in Belgium to be guaranteed more humane treatment: The plenary chamber on Thursday gave the go-ahead to update the more than 20-year-old Patients' ...
brusselstimes.com/health/906631/hospital-patients-in-belgium-to-be-guaranteed-more-humane-treatment
Flu season underway in Belgium, peak expected in two weeks: While the number of flu cases has been on the rise in Belgium since before the start of 2024 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/904770/flu-season-underway-in-belgium-peak-expected-in-two-weeks
Am I responsible for clearing the snow on pavement outside my home?: Many parts of Belgium are seeing the first real snowfall of the winter, and with it ...
thebulletin.be/am-i-responsible-clearing-snow-pavement-outside-my-home
Report lauds Belgium's health care but cites over-use of some drugs: The use of antibiotics, antidepressants and anticholinergics (a group of medicines that ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/904102/report-lauds-belgiums-health-care-but-cites-over-use-of-some-drugs
Biden defends Pentagon chief Austin after hospitalization furor: U.S. President Joe Biden does not plan to fire Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin after his failure ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-not-considering-firing-pentagon-chief-austin-white-house-official-2024-01-08/
Quick Glance: Lloyd Austin Hospitalized after Prostate Cancer Surgery
- Pentagon under fire for secrecy regarding US Defense Secretary's hospitalization.
- Austin hospitalized since January 1 with urinary tract infection after December surgery for prostate cancer.
- Pentagon's disclosure came after public criticism, revealing Austin was admitted to the hospital on December 22.
- Doctors confirm early detection of prostate cancer and excellent prognosis.
Nutrition alert: Here’s what a 100-gram serving of Brussels sprouts contains: Tiny but mighty! Don't underestimate the health benefits of Brussels sprouts ...
indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/nutrition-alert-brussels-sprouts-health-benefits-9138875/
'Addiction is not loyalty:' Belgium urged to tighten gambling policy: The number of people with an online player account with one or more operators almost ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/923372/addiction-is-not-loyalty-belgium-urged-to-tighten-gambling-policy
Not all carbs are equal. Veggies with lots of nutrients and fiber are a good way to balance out a high carb count. wb.md/3HyaOR2
Pfizer plans to cut up to 62 jobs at its Brussels headquarters: Workers at Pfizer are in shock following an announcement that the US pharmaceutical giant intends ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/894396/pfizer-plans-to-cut-up-to-62-jobs-at-its-brussels-headquarters
European Union finally agrees to more than $50 billion in Ukraine aid: The agreement is a win for E.U. leaders and is good news for Ukraine, which is running ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/02/01/eu-ukraine-brussels-summit-orban/
Quick Glance: EU Fatigue: Orban vs. Ukraine - Polish PM
- Polish PM Donald Tusk believes EU countries will find arguments to convince Viktor Orban to unblock €50 billion for Ukraine.
- Tusk emphasizes the need to strengthen unity around Ukraine and address various issues.
- The Polish PM criticizes Orban's behavior as selfish and questions Hungary's commitment to the community.
- Orbán confirmed sending a compromise proposal to unblock €50 billion in EU funding for Ukraine.
EU Lief Coveret Act threatens to fail to fail: Actually, there was already a political deal in Brussels. But now two German ministries are taking a stand on the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/eu-lieferkettengesetz-droht-an-deutschland-zu-scheitern-li.2182716
‘He’s a cipher’: How Austin’s need for privacy just backfired: Pressure is growing on Capitol Hill and within the administration for someone to lose their job.
politico.com/news/2024/01/07/austin-has-long-been-a-quiet-operator-that-just-backfired-on-him-00134199
More than one million trips a day on Brussels public transport in 2023: Figures have partly recovered from the pandemic slump but are still largely affected by ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/880621/more-than-one-million-trips-a-day-on-brussels-public-transport-in-2023
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