EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted
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Quick Glance: EPA Bans Asbestos Despite Decades-Long Partial Ban
- The EPA has announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a carcinogen that is still used in some products such as chlorine bleach, brake pads, and other products, killing tens of thousands of Americans annually.
- The final rule signifies a significant expansion of EPA regulation under a landmark 2016 law that revamped regulations for tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products.
- The new rule would prohibit the use of chrysotile asbestos, the only ongoing use of asbestos in the U.S., found in products like brake linings and gaskets, used to manufacture chlorine bleach and sodium hydroxide.
- The EPA rule will ban imports of asbestos for chlor-alkali use immediately upon publication, but a ban on most other uses would come into effect in two years.
Toxic asbestos is now fully banned, a move that EPA calls ‘historic’: Environmental Protection Agency bans chrysotile asbestos, the only form of the ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/18/chrysotile-asbestos-ban-epa/
Hans Zimmer talks about first North American tour dates in 7 years, the magic of composing for film
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Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows
reuters.com/business/environment/bangladesh-pakistan-india-bottom-air-quality-rankings-2023-data-shows-2024-03-19/
More storms are landing in the upper end of Category 5. Extreme weather events are the largest global risk this year and over the next decade ... Show more
Encyclopædia Britannica is eyeing a $1 billion valuation in its IPO, report says: The publisher joins Reddit, Panera, and Skims in going public in 2024
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Iceland volcano still pouring out fountains of lava: A volcano in Iceland that erupted on Saturday for the fourth time since December was still spewing smoke and ...
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Quick Glance: State of Emergency Declared Following Another Volcanic Eruption in Iceland
- A state of emergency was announced after a volcano in Iceland erupted for the fourth time within a few months.
- Lava flowed from the Sundhnúksgíga crater row, resulting in the evacuation of a local fishing village and a luxury spa.
- Scientists indicated on Sunday morning that the eruption seems to be losing strength and could diminish in the following hours.
- Airports across the country, including in the capital Reykjavík, remain “unaffected,” as stated on the Keflavik Airport website.
The arts and crafts giant Joann files for bankruptcy, but stores will remain open
npr.org/2024/03/18/1239161958/joann-bankruptcy-crafts-fabrics
Quick Glance: Joann Files Bankruptcy Due to Consumer Decline
- The fabric and crafting retailer Joann Inc. took the step to file for bankruptcy as it faced challenges in sustaining its financial obligations following a period of decreased sales after the pandemic lockdowns.
- Following the bankruptcy proceedings, the Hudson, Ohio-based chain is set to transition to private ownership under the supervision of specific creditors and industry stakeholders, as indicated in an official company statement.
- Having previously managed to reduce its debt outside of court in 2020, the retail chain found itself grappling with supply chain disruptions and inflation, prompting consumers to scale back on discretionary spending.
- The legal proceedings for this matter are under the designation of JOANN Inc., 24-10418, in the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
In the US, 4 out of 5 autoimmune condition patients are women.
Learn more from the World Economic Forum’s report, ‘Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 ... Show more
Quick Glance: Biden to Sign Decree Advancing Women's Health Research
- President Joe Biden is expected to sign a decree aimed at advancing women's health research by strengthening data collection and providing better funding opportunities for biomedical research.
- The decree aims to address inequalities in medical research between women and men, particularly for illnesses more common in women.
- The decree not only seeks to improve health research but also has political implications, as women are crucial to Biden's reelection efforts.
- The National Institutes of Health are also launching a new initiative around menopause and the treatment of symptoms to identify and close research gaps.
Star Wars: Battlefront Modder Finds Further Evidence Classic Collection Uses Their Mod Despite Aspyr Promising It Wouldn’t - IGN
ign.com/articles/star-wars-battlefront-modder-finds-further-evidence-classic-collection-uses-their-mod-despite-aspyr-promising-it-wouldnt
Apex Legends Global Series Tournament Abandoned After Pros Hacked Mid-Match - IGN
ign.com/articles/apex-legends-global-series-tournament-abandoned-after-pros-hacked-mid-match
“Anti-Zionism Is Not Antisemitism”: Palestinian Prof. Shalhoub-Kevorkian on Hebrew Univ. Suspension
democracynow.org/2024/3/15/nadera_shalhoub_kevorkian_israel_palestine_gaza
DRAM Cache For GPUs Improves Performance By Up To 12.5x While Significantly Reducing Power Versus HBM
wccftech.com/dram-cache-gpus-performance-up-to-12-5x-significantly-reducing-power/
Brazil's Embraer sees deliveries, revenue growing in 2024: Brazilian planemaker Embraer expects both its aircraft deliveries and revenue to grow in 2024 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/brazils-embraer-sees-deliveries-revenue-growing-2024-2024-03-18/
PS5 Pro Specs Leak Online - IGN: Specifications for the unannounced PlayStation 5 Pro have leaked online, revealing the power of the console Sony reportedly ...
ign.com/articles/ps5-pro-specs-leak-online
China Set for Record Russian Oil Imports in March, Kpler Says: China is on track to import a record amount of Russian crude this month, bolstered by large ...
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NatWest seeks approval to buy more stock to speed privatisation: NatWest will seek shareholder approval to buy back up to 15% of its stock from the UK government ...
reuters.com/business/finance/natwest-seeks-approval-buy-more-taxpayer-owned-stock-speed-up-privatisation-2024-03-18/
European patent applications hit record high in 2023: The European Patent Office (EPA) received a record number of patent applications last year ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/european-patent-applications-hit-record-high-2023-2024-03-18/
Mattel’s Mike DeLaet on their big push into games and why the focus is mobile: Earlier this month, we reported on Mattel’s gaming ambitions with ...
pocketgamer.biz/interview/83635/mattels-global-head-of-digital-gaming-mike-delaet-talks-about-the-big-push-into-games-and-why-the-focus-will-be-on-mobile/
How can Israel bring justice to perpetrators behind Oct 07 attacks?: Israel is holding hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza who allegedly took part in the Oct ...
apnews.com/article/hamas-gaza-israel-attack-trial-2af944dfd5a55dff0876fd3a9743afb7
Steve Hardt “only” has a secondary school diploma. He worked towards his dream of studying medicine for a long time and fulfilled it at the University of Mainz.
New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients: An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Study Finds No Brain Injuries in 'Havana Syndrome' Patients
- A five-year study by the National Institutes of Health revealed no brain injuries among U.S. diplomats and government employees suffering from mysterious health problems previously known as 'Havana syndrome.'
- While the study did not provide an explanation for the symptoms, it found no significant differences in brain volume, structure, or cognitive tests between the affected individuals and healthy government workers.
- Approximately 28% of Havana syndrome cases were diagnosed with a balance problem called 'persistent postural-perceptual dizziness,' linked to inner-ear issues and severe stress.
- The results indicate that there is no evidence that a foreign power or external phenomenon has caused persistent or detectable pathophysiologic changes that could explain the symptoms of Havana syndrome.
American Bible Society to close its $60 million Center City museum after 3 years: The museum created by the American Bible Society in 2021 said it will be open ...
inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/american-bible-society-faith-and-liberty-discovery-center-closing-20240318.html
If you teach a chatbot how to read ASCII art, it will teach you how to make a bomb
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The intermittent fasting trend may pose risks to your heart: A large study found that eating all your meals within an 8 hour time frame -- a popular form of ...
washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/03/18/intermittent-fasting-time-restricted-eating/
There must be something in the water at Taronga... 🥺
Meet the latest batch of babies taking up residence at the zoo! #9News MORE BABIES: www.9news.com.au/national/in-pictures-the-adorable-zoo-babies-that-have-stolen-our-hearts/40544ac2-98fb-4826-a175-c9f188ac9c60
Qualcomm Announces Snapdragon 8s Gen 3: A Cheaper Chip For Premium Phones: With the launch of their flagship Snapdragon 8 SoC firmly behind them now ...
anandtech.com/show/21307/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-8s-gen-3
🇷🇺 🗳️ On #F24Daybreak , Stuart Norval spoke to FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert for his take on #Russian President Vladimir #Putin winning 87% ...
Every Naughty Dog Game: A Full History of Releases in Order - IGN: The origins of Naughty Dog reach all the way back to 1985.
ign.com/articles/all-naughty-dog-games-in-order
I moved to Geneva, Switzerland, and pay $6,970 a month for a luxury apartment: Take a look inside
cnbc.com/2024/03/17/i-moved-from-us-to-luxury-apartment-in-geneva-look-inside.html
Ethics complaints? Targeting law license? Troubles lie in wait for Georgia DA Fani Willis
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/18/georgia-donald-trump-willis-wade/72987007007/
Rise of the Ronin takes flight in just five days: www.playstation.com/de-de/games/rise-of-the-ronin/
The quest to legitimize longevity medicine: Longevity clinics offer a mix of services that largely cater to the wealthy. Now there’s a push to establish their ...
technologyreview.com/2024/03/18/1089888/the-quest-to-legitimize-longevity-medicine/
As important as ASML or TSMC: when it comes to chips, no one can ignore this stock
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Machete-wielding militias battle gangs in Port-au-Prince as Haiti’s elites vie for power
cnn.com/2024/03/18/world/haiti-crisis-militias-battle-intl-latam/
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Temperatures in many rental homes reached unhealthy and dangerous levels over summer, report shows
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Will a driver's license become a luxury item? Anyone who gets a driving license has to pay more and more money for it. According to the Schleswig-Holstein ...
Subduction zone stirring beneath Gibraltar Strait, research warns it may ‘invade’ Atlantic ocean
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3 Body Problem star Benedict Wong is starting to play Zelda and Mario Kart! #3bodyproblem #netflix #tv #show #series #benedictwong #dashi #zelda #mariokart #nintendo #fifa #fc #football ... Show more
Why Conspiracies Theories—From Kate Middleton to the Moon Landings—Are So Seductive
time.com/6948427/why-we-fall-for-conspiracy-theories/
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday granted a one-year extension to Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu.
The prime minister had sent the advisory ...
TotalEnergies hails progress in on-site solar generation contracts: TotalEnergies said on Sunday it had exceeded 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of long-term solar power ...
reuters.com/business/energy/totalenergies-hails-progress-on-site-solar-generation-contracts-2024-03-17/
PSA: Dragon's Dogma 2 Spoilers Have Leaked Online - IGN: Capcom's highly anticipated role-playing game Dragon's Dogma 2 launches March 22 ...
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The improbable victory over smallpox holds lessons for health threats in 2024: Physician Céline Gounder traveled to India and Bangladesh to bring back unheard ...
npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/03/18/1238310146/smallpox-victory-lessons-health-threats-pandemic
North Taiwan expected to see cooler weather during week: Forecaster predicts north will be coldest on Wednesday, Thursday
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5116847
Watching a solar eclipse without the right filters can cause eye damage. Here's why
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Wait, is TikTok really Chinese?: The future of TikTok is mired in uncertainty in the United States after the House of Representatives passed a bill last week ...
cnn.com/2024/03/18/tech/tiktok-bytedance-china-ownership-intl-hnk/
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USC clinches a No. 1 seed in the women's NCAA tournament ✌️
Quick Glance: Iowa earns 1-seed for NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament
- For the first time in 31 years, the Iowa Hawkeyes are the 1-seed in the NCAA women's basketball tournament.
- Iowa is the top seed in the Albany-2 Region, also known as 'Murderers' Row'.
- The Hawkeyes will face either Holy Cross or Tennessee-Martin in their first-round game.
- Iowa State and Drake have also secured their positions in the tournament.
Taiwan university develops laser to detect cancer cells in one hour: Laser detects circulating tumor cells, speeding up early treatment
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5117763
Commentary: What the Boeing whistleblower’s death reveals about exposing corporate wrongdoing
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/boeing-us-whistleblower-death-corporate-governance-fraud-accountable-4202806
POWER PLAY: An industry leader warns why the move "won't do anything" to improve life for Americans. www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-finalize-major-gas-car-crackdown-warnings-from-automakers-energy-industry
Soaring Food Prices Undermine Biden's Economic Pitch to Voters: President Joe Biden is regularly promoting signs of a strengthening economy and easing ...
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Famine in Gaza expected 'anytime' from now, says UN agency: New data reveal that the entire population in Gaza is facing 'acute' food ...
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Learn about the political factions vying for power in Rise of the Ronin, available this Friday on PS5: www.playstation.com/de-de/games/rise-of-the-ronin/
Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for transgender care: Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote this week on a bill that would ban the use ...
nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/idaho-considers-ban-using-public-funds-facilities-transgender-care-rcna143870
Justice Breyer, Off the Bench, Sounds an Alarm Over the Supreme Court’s Direction
nytimes.com/2024/03/18/us/breyer-supreme-court-interview.html
On March 18th, the European Union signed a €7.4 billion "comprehensive partnership" with Egypt in a bid to curb flows of irregular migration to ...
Writing by hand, not typing, linked to better learning and memory: Study: Writing by hand, not typing, linked to better learning and memory: Study
wionews.com/science/handwriting-not-typing-linked-to-better-learning-and-memory-study-701096
Fallout TV Series Creator Says Pleasing Fans Is A ‘Fool’s Errand’: Director and producer Jonathan Nolan also said Fallout 3 almost derailed his entire career
kotaku.com/fallout-tv-show-jonathan-nolan-pleasing-fans-1851344889
UAAP volleyball: Angge Poyos, Josh Ybañez lead UST to perfect week: MANILA, Philippines—Angge Poyos and Josh Ybañez continued to play bigger than their actual ...
sports.inquirer.net/557809/uaap-volleyball-angge-poyos-josh-ybanez-lead-ust-to-perfect-week
Konami releases David Hayter-fronted video series about Metal Gear's incredible legacy, doesn't mention Metal Gear creator, director ...
pcgamer.com/games/action/konami-releases-david-hayter-fronted-video-series-about-metal-gears-incredible-legacy-doesnt-mention-metal-gear-creator-director-and-writer-hideo-kojima-once/
Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, 9 out of 10 around them will catch it if not vaccinated.
To protect your child ...
Khyber Medical University (KMU) has imposed ban on ‘intimate relationship’ between staff members and students in line with the policy of Higher Education ...
Young Otago-trained lawyer killed in suspected hit-and-run in Sydney: A young New Zealander killed in a suspected hit-and-run in Sydney at the weekend was ...
odt.co.nz/news/national/young-otago-trained-lawyer-killed-suspected-hit-and-run-sydney
Embracer Group sells off Space Marine maker Saber Interactive and most of its studios for $247M, but the price could go a lot higher
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/embracer-group-sells-off-space-marine-maker-saber-interactive-and-most-of-its-studios-for-dollar247-million-but-the-price-could-go-a-lot-higher/
Square Enix doesn't do big Final Fantasy discounts often, but the exceptional XIII trilogy is less than half price for the next few days
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Chemicals and environmental degradation impact the health of children:
🏗️ Built environment
☣️ Hazardous waste🌞 Global climate change😷 Air pollution and ...
Vaping could harm your lungs, even within days or weeks of doing it.
Don’t let vaping harm your health.
Is ‘Bed Rotting’ Good or Bad for Your Sleep?: “Bed rotting,” or staying in bed all day, has been touted as a self-care routine on TikTok ...
scientificamerican.com/article/is-bed-rotting-good-or-bad-for-your-sleep/
Intermittent fasting linked to risk of cardiovascular death: Is intermittent fasting good for heart health? A new analysis challenges that idea ...
nbcnews.com/health/heart-health/intermittent-fasting-risk-cardiovascular-death-rcna143853
Her insurer stopped approving her medicine that worked. Will a new state law help?
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/15/1238753784/health-insurance-prior-authorization-state-law-nj-dc-washington
"This is an essential title for PS5 owners, and we’re glad Xbox has allowed us to finally experience it"
Our full Hi-Fi Rush review: www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps5/hi-fi-rush
A small handful of walnuts a day may lower your cholesterol. It may also protect against inflammation in your heart’s arteries. ❤
21 Foods That Can Save Your Heart: When it comes to heart health, food can be your best medicine. Here are the best foods for your ticker ...
webmd.com/heart-disease/ss/slideshow-foods-to-save-your-heart
Extreme Heat Toasted the Caribbean's Corals: Six months later, the bleached corals are still recovering.
hakaimagazine.com/news/six-months-after-the-heat-spiked-caribbean-corals-are-still-reeling/
Tohoku University startup opens path to waste oil recycling: Its proprietary technology allows it to extract useful compounds from waste oil to produce biofuel ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/18/companies/waste-oil-recycling-startup-sendai/
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