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Ghana’s newly imported train from Poland collides with lorry in test run: The train rammed into a lorry parked along the Tema-Mpakadan railway line ...
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Rail spikes hammered, bullet train being built from Sin City to the City of Angels
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/22/rail-spikes-hammered-bullet-train-being-built-from-sin-city-to-the-city-of-angels/
Quick Glance: Building Commences on High-Speed Rail Line Between Sin City and City of Angels
- Work is set to begin on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area.
- Brightline West aims to lay 218 miles of new track between a terminal south of the Las Vegas Strip and a new facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
- The project is touted as the nation's first true high-speed passenger rail line, designed to reach speeds of 186 mph comparable to Japan’s Shinkansen bullet trains.
- The trains will offer restrooms, Wi-Fi, food and beverage sales, and luggage check options, with an expected 11 million passengers per year and fares well below airline travel costs.
Fragments of bird flu virus genome found in pasteurized milk, FDA says: The test cannot tell if the virus is live. FDA still considers milk supply safe.
arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2024/04/fda-finds-genetic-traces-of-bird-flu-virus-in-pasteurized-milk/
Quick Glance: Key Insights on Bird Flu-Traced Milk Safety
- FDA confirms traces of bird flu in milk, but emphasizes low public risk.
- Although genetic material of the virus was found in milk, tests show no infectious or live form.
- Authorities have not conducted specific studies on bird flu inactivation in cow's milk through pasteurization.
- Experts stress that milk with bird flu traces is safe as long as it is pasteurized and sourced from infected cows.
Nutella turns 60: Unhealthy and still a success: A spread so unhealthy it should never be invented today: Nutella turns 60.
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Quick Glance: Nutella: History of a Controversial Success
- Nutella, an unhealthy spread, celebrates its 60th anniversary.
- Despite health concerns, Nutella is a global success as a 'love brand'.
- The origin story of Nutella and the controversial use of palm oil.
- The challenges for Ferrero in times of health awareness and marketing.
Woman found fatally stabbed at L.A. subway's Universal City station: Police said the woman died after being stabbed in the throat. A suspect has been taken into ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-22/fatal-metro-stabbing-universal-city
What to Know About Babesiosis, a Tick-Borne Disease That's on the Rise: Babesiosis is a parasitic illness spread by the same blacklegged ticks that spread Lyme ...
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Quick Glance: Understanding Babesiosis: On the Rise
- Babesiosis is a tick-borne disease that follows Lyme in commonality and is increasing.
- The disease is transmitted by Babesia microti parasites and can lead to anemia and other symptoms.
- While cases are on the rise, they are still rare, but the CDC recommends screening blood donations in specific states as the disease is endemic.
- The spread of babesiosis is linked to various factors, including deer and mice populations aiding tick transmission.
Are Meghan and Buckingham Palace in a royal jam war?: While Meghan was sending out jam from her new lifestyle brand, Buckingham Palace seemingly entered the ...
washingtonpost.com/style/of-interest/2024/04/25/meghan-markle-jam-buckingham-palace/
Train cars catch fire while moving through Ontario: Local officials reported no injuries after five train cars were spotted ablaze heading towards a downtown ...
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I’ve Tried Countless Ways of Making Hummus—This Is the Easiest: Through trial and error, I’ve come up with a foolproof recipe for easy, delicious hummus that’s ...
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Why Gaza Protests on U.S. College Campuses Have Become So Contagious: Experts say the partisan political context in Washington is a driver behind the spread of ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/26/world/europe/interpreter-gaza-college-protests.html
Dozens arrested at U of Texas, USC as anti-Israel protests spread to more US campuses
timesofisrael.com/dozens-arrested-at-u-of-texas-usc-as-anti-israel-protests-spread-to-more-us-campuses/
Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains: Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper ...
cnn.com/travel/private-rooms-japan-bullet-trains-intl-hnk/
Train etiquette: Is it rude to move when another seat frees up?: Think of the traveller left behind, writes our Modern Guru.
smh.com.au/national/train-etiquette-is-it-rude-to-move-when-another-seat-frees-up-20240304-p5f9lr.html
Pro-Palestinian protests spread across US campuses: America's university campuses have been rocked by pro-Palestinian protests, which began at Columbia ...
rte.ie/news/us/2024/0425/1445528-us-campus-protests/
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities: With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting ...
startribune.com/a-climate-minded-newcomers-guide-to-riding-transit-in-the-twin-cities/600359050/
She was saving money to move back to Nicaragua. Then she was killed on a Metro train.
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/lonely-in-america-killed-by-a-stranger-on-the-subway
John Fogerty Asks $21 Million for Sylvester Stallone’s Former L.A. Estate: The legendary musician paid actor Sylvester Stallone $17.2 million for the Hidden ...
robbreport.com/shelter/celebrity-homes/john-fogerty-house-los-angeles-1235588571/
Msakhan (Palestinian Flatbreads With Onion, Sumac, and Roast Chicken) Recipe: Taboon bread spread with sweet onions cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and ...
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From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line: Groundbreaking on a $12 billion high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas ...
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Campus Protests Over Gaza Intensify Amid Pushback by Universities and Police: There were more than 120 new arrests as universities moved to prevent ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/us/college-protests-spread-austin-dallas.html
Eastside’s light rail wait is almost over with ‘Starter Line’: The April 27 "East Link Starter Line" will be more popular when the tracks stretch to ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/eastsides-light-rail-wait-is-almost-over-with-starter-line/
Train drivers at 16 rail companies to strike next month: The Aslef union claims drivers have not had a pay rise for five years.
news.sky.com/story/train-drivers-at-16-rail-companies-to-strike-next-month-13120734
Meet Kyle, the ‘boss’ of comedy: With a raised eyebrow and a subtle change of expression Kyle Mark possess the power to leave grown men giggling like teenaged ...
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Whipped Salt Cod Spread (Brandade de Morue) Recipe: This rich Mediterranean spread, known as brandade in France, baccalà mantecato in Italy ...
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Justine Kurland’s Intimate New Book Captures Life on the Road With Her Son: As This Train is published by Mack, the photographer behind Girl Pictures talks about ...
anothermag.com/art-photography/15569/justine-kurland-this-train-mack-books-interview-girl-pictures
Hokkaido Shinkansen extension to be delayed beyond fiscal 2030: According to sources, tunnel construction for the section has proven challenging.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/japan/hokkaido-shinkansen-plan-delay/
Labour promises rail nationalisation within five years of coming to power: Party pledges to bring all passenger rail – but not rolling stock – into public ...
theguardian.com/politics/2024/apr/24/labour-promises-rail-nationalisation-within-five-years-of-coming-to-power
Israel’s war on Gaza live: Israel blasts Gaza as student protests grow: Student protests calling on Israel to end war on Gaza spread internationally as ground ...
aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/27/israels-war-on-gaza-live-israel-bombards-gaza-as-student-protests-spread
BBC presenter reports racist abuse on London train: Mary Mandefield said a group of men were racist and misogynistic to passengers in south London.
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Woman fatally stabbed on train in Los Angeles, suspect detained: Police: A motive for the attack was not clear.
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Stabbed Bishop delivers first message from hospital as malicious disinformation spreads
cnn.com/2024/04/18/australia/australia-disinformation-stabbing-attacks-intl-hnk/
As Iran attacked Israel, old and faked videos and images got millions of views on X
npr.org/2024/04/16/1244920615/iran-israel-fake-social-media-disinformation
WHO clarifies what counts as a pathogen that can spread through the air: The World Health Organization is opening up the definition of airborne pathogens – such ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-pathogen/
Meta’s AI chatbot is coming to social media. Misinformation may come with it.: As MetaAI rolls into Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, experts warn that the ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/18/meta-ai-facebook-instagram-misinformation/
W.H.O. Broadens Definition of Airborne Diseases: After a drawn-out global controversy over the coronavirus, the W.H.O. has updated its classification of how ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/health/who-airborne-covid.html
Snake on a bullet train causes rare railway delay in Japan: Almost nothing stops Japan’s famous high-speed bullet trains from running exactly on time – but a ...
cnn.com/travel/snake-bullet-train-delay-japan/
‘Smooch cabins’ on German trains will allow passengers to ‘cuddle’: The new design also includes digital seat placeholders and scent buttons
independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/german-trains-smooch-cabins-b2531311.html
Snake on a train delays Japanese bullet service: The 40cm serpent lurking on a train between Nagoya and Tokyo caused a 17-minute hold-up ...
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/snake-on-a-train-delays-japanese-bullet-service
Train goes up in flames while rolling through London, Ont. Here’s what we know | Globalnews.ca
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Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu: When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/h5n1-usda-gisaid-genetic-sequences/
As the planet warms, watch out for dengue fever : A mosquito-borne disease is spreading—and must be curbed
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/25/as-the-planet-warms-watch-out-for-dengue-fever
After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air': The World Health Organization and around 500 experts have agreed for the first time what it means for a ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/after-covid-who-defines-disease-spread-through-air-2024-04-18/
‘Super commuter' takes bus, train and plane to get to NYC job: Hairstylist Kaitlin Jorgensen works at a salon on Manhattan's Upper West Side ...
nbcnewyork.com/news/local/super-commuter-takes-bus-train-and-plane-to-get-to-nyc-job/5317111/
Nutella Birthday: Difficult Greasy Anniversary: The, the or the? A famous spread is celebrating its birthday at the breakfast table. 60 years ago ...
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‘This is England’ Man launches into racist tirade on packed train : Passengers on service said they were abused by group on train after men got on at London ...
independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/train-racist-rant-london-bridge-police-b2531380.html
New accommodation block opens at Collins Barracks in Cork: New accommodation for up to 41 soldiers undertaking training or living on-base has been officially ...
rte.ie/news/munster/2024/0415/1443619-collins-barracks-cork/
This is the best U.S. city for remote workers—it has a population of 68,000: While the best cities for remote workers are spread across Europe and Asia, one U.S ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/21/the-best-us-cities-for-remote-workers-according-to-remotecom.html
Woman didn't move bag off seat for 'demanding' man and people think she's right: Leaving bags on train seats is usually a no-no, but people have praised one ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/woman-refused-move-bag-train-32610153
Train, bus services to be extended on eve of Labour Day: Train services on the North East Line and Downtown Line will be extended by about half an hour on April ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/train-bus-services-to-be-extended-on-eve-of-labour-day
Water hyacinth threatens fishing on Uganda's lakes: The unchecked spread of water hyacinth is also encroaching on areas once inhabited by native aquatic ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/water-hyacinth-threatens-fishing-on-uganda-s-lakes-4595866
Columbia University president faces vote of confidence as protests spread: Columbia's embattled president came under renewed pressure on Friday as a university ...
ctvnews.ca/world/columbia-university-president-faces-vote-of-confidence-as-protests-spread-1.6863474
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
How everyday objects are speeding up the spread of cancer: Microplastics are everywhere, and those in the body could make cancer more aggressive and cause it to ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/18/everyday-objects-speeding-spread-cancer-20672488/
Train drivers from 16 companies will stage fresh strikes in May, Aslef says: It is the latest walk out in the Aslef union's long-running pay dispute.
itv.com/news/2024-04-22/train-drivers-from-16-companies-will-stage-fresh-strikes-in-may
Invasive velvetleaf discoveries at Waikato farms a 'wake-up call' for agricultural sector
rnz.co.nz/news/country/514642/invasive-velvetleaf-discoveries-at-waikato-farms-a-wake-up-call-for-agricultural-sector
Biden campaign to stay on TikTok after president signs bill that could ban app: The Biden campaign plans to continue using TikTok to reach voters and spread its ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4619419-biden-campaign-to-stay-on-tiktok-after-president-signs-bill-that-could-ban-app/
Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Pasteurised milk 'safe' from bird flu: US officials: Milk sold in US stores is "safe" from the bird flu because pasteurisation effectively kills the disease ...
thedailystar.net/news/world/news/pasteurised-milk-safe-bird-flu-us-officials-3596391
Quick Glance: Unanswered Inquiries Regarding Advancing Avian Flu in U.S. Cows
- The advancing spread of avian flu in U.S. dairy cattle continues to raise numerous questions. Scientists emphasize the minimal risk to humans, but uncertainties persist regarding the dissemination and impact of the virus.
- Despite confirming the virus in nine states and over 30 herds, the actual scope of spread remains ambiguous due to insufficient testing.
- Researchers express concerns about potential public health implications, the infectivity of the virus in milk, and its transmission. Only one human infection has been officially recorded amid the ongoing outbreak.
- Experts hold differing views on the human risks as the virus persists among cows. The mutation possibility poses a potential threat to human health.
Bespoke cancer vaccine targets tumours in landmark trial: Patient survival rate increases thanks to vaccine that uses mRNA technology found in Covid jab
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Quick Glance: Innovative Cancer Treatment Tested on Melanoma Patient
- A music teacher with melanoma is among the first to receive a new anti-cancer treatment that shows potential for curing the disease.
- The personalized mRNA cancer jab instructs the body's immune system to target and eliminate cancer cells, with promising results in reducing cancer recurrence.
- Conducted by University College London Hospitals, the trial aims to cure melanoma patients and explore its effectiveness in other cancer types.
- The therapy, tailored to each patient's tumor, marks a significant advancement in cancer treatment, with a global trial expanding to recruit 1,100 participants.
World Malaria Day 2024: 10 things you don't know about the disease | Mint: World Malaria Day 2024: World Malaria day is celebrated every year across the world to ...
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Quick Glance: Combatting Malaria: Challenges and Solutions
- Progress in reducing malaria has stalled in recent years, especially in African regions. Pregnant women, young children, and other vulnerable groups continue to have limited access to malaria services.
- Infants and young children are disproportionately affected by malaria, especially in poorer households in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women are at increased risk of malaria due to immunity loss.
- Refugees, migrants, and indigenous peoples are also at higher risk of malaria and often lack access to necessary services.
- Climate change and humanitarian emergencies contribute to making vulnerable populations more susceptible to malaria. Measures like combating discrimination and integrating malaria control interventions into universal health coverage can help achieve a malaria-free world.
‘Our university is scared’: Sydney Uni students join wave of US college encampments
smh.com.au/national/nsw/our-university-is-scared-sydney-uni-students-join-wave-of-us-college-encampments-20240424-p5fm8r.html
Train trouble: Hamburg expert gives tips for refunds: Many trains were canceled during the strikes. But there are also frequent train cancellations due to the ...
abendblatt.de/hamburg/hamburg-mitte/article242174072/Zug-Aerger-Hamburger-Experte-gibt-Tipps-fuer-Rueckerstattung.html
Japan bullet trains to offer luxe private rooms: NAGOYA, Japan -- Some of Japan's newest shinkansen bullet trains will be equipped with private rooms ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Transportation/Japan-bullet-trains-to-offer-luxe-private-rooms
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No one will miss Avanti – Labour’s train plans make perfect sense: We care deeply about being able to travel by train, on time, in comfort and for a reasonable ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/no-one-will-miss-avanti-labours-train-plans-make-perfect-sense-3024070
Man grabbed by the throat on Elizabeth Line train: A man has been grabbed by the throat and pushed after he confronted someone taking pictures of women on the ...
bracknellnews.co.uk/news/24281594.man-grabbed-throat-elizabeth-line-train/
Labour’s rail nationalisation plan will put our trains back on track: Ensuring the industry is run by railway managers rather than politicians is key to ...
inews.co.uk/opinion/labours-rail-nationalisation-plan-will-put-our-trains-back-on-track-3024206
Penny Simkin, ‘Mother of the Doula Movement,’ Dies at 85: As a childbirth educator and maternal advocate, she promoted a profession that provides comfort to ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/25/health/penny-simkin-dead.html
Spiders on Mars? European mission captures weird black spots near Inca City: Spiders on Mars? European mission captures weird black spots near Inca City
wionews.com/science/spiders-on-mars-esas-mars-express-captures-unique-phenomenon-on-the-red-planet-714917
Londoners say the capital is the 'best city in the world': The capital is the "best city in the world" according to some Londoners - but others ...
yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/24270671.londoners-say-capital-best-city-world/
Athens sky turns orange from Sahara dust: Landmarks in Greece's capital engulfed by dust clouds as wildfires spread
thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2024/04/24/athens-sky-turns-orange-from-sahara-dust/
USDA confirms cow-to-cow transmission a factor in bird flu spread: The U.S. Department of Agriculture said this week that cow-to-cow transmission is a factor in ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/usda-confirms-cow-to-cow-transmission-factor-bird-flu-spread-2024-04-19/
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Completion date of entire project depends on award of all tenders, says Indian Railways in RTI reply
financialexpress.com/business/railways-mumbai-ahmedabadnbspbullet-train-project-nbspcompletion-date-of-entire-project-depends-on-award-of-all-tenders-says-indian-railways-in-rti-reply-3467727/
UAE to Oman by train in one hour - Hafeet Rail to slash travel time by 50 per cent
gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/uae-to-oman-by-train-in-one-hour---hafeet-rail-to-slash-travel-time-by-50-per-cent-1.1714054442693
Quick Glance: UAE-Oman railway project in implementation phase: CEO of Hafeet Rail
- Ahmed Al Musawa Al Hashemi, CEO of Hafeet Rail, confirmed that the railway project between the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates has entered into the implementation phase today.
- He stated that several tangible steps have been taken, starting with the signing of the partnership agreement between stakeholders and the awarding of major contracts for the project to a UAE-Omani alliance comprising companies from both countries operating as one team.
- Al Hashemi emphasized that the project will bring numerous economic and social benefits. He highlighted that the railways are operated with high efficiency in terms of safety and environmental sustainability, being among the most sustainable means of transportation.
- He expressed his expectations that the UAE-Oman railway project will act as a catalyst for further cooperation in various economic and industrial sectors, with a direct impact on passenger movement between the two countries, further enhancing tourism and relationships between their peoples.
Train passenger erupts at 'entitled' mum who pinches seat for her child: A woman was branded 'entitled' after expecting fellow passengers to move out ...
mirror.co.uk/travel/news/train-passenger-erupts-entitled-mum-32618923
Assam: Thousands of voters stranded after six trains cancelled : Voting is underway for five seats in Assam – Diphu, Nagaon, Silchar, Karimganj and ...
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New to light rail? Here’s your starter kit for riding: New to light rail? Here's your starter kit for the Eastside line, with service hours, travel time ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/your-how-to-guide-for-the-new-eastside-light-rail-line/
US pro-Palestine protest updates: Columbia University drops deadline to remove encampments
wionews.com/world/us-campus-protests-spread-like-wildfire-as-police-resort-to-rubber-bullets-teargas-arrest-several-dozens-715051
Driver saves dog almost run over in London: The video posted on TikTok shows the dog lost on the road in London as cars zoom past dangerously close to the pet.
metro.co.uk/2024/04/15/driver-saves-dog-almost-run-london-20647931/
Woman of Impact: Katy Tur: In an era rife with misinformation, MSNBC anchor Katy Tur uses her platform, 'Katy Tur Reports,' to spread truth.
instyle.com/katy-tur-misinformation-interview-2024-8638713
TfL Piccadilly Line upgrades split opinion among Londoners: Londoners are split over TfL's announcement that the Piccadilly Line is set for major upgrades.
islingtongazette.co.uk/news/24275672.tfl-piccadilly-line-upgrades-split-opinion-among-londoners/
Ellesmere Port: Firefighters called to early morning incident: TWO fire crews were required at a property in Ellesmere Port early this morning (Friday, April 26) ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24280175.ellesmere-port-firefighters-called-early-morning-incident/
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