Hundreds of cosmetic goods contain toxic substances, says EU agency

Many retail goods contained ‘forever chemicals’ that are harmful to humans and the environment, according to report

World - Financial Times - October 30

World still on track to exceed warming of 1.5C this year, EU agency says

The data comes as experts fear Donald Trump will deliver on his promise to pull the US out of the Paris Agreement

World - Financial Times - November 7

Bacteria and 'mold-like' substance found at Tom's of Maine facility, FDA says

An FDA inspection of a Tom’s of Maine manufacturing facility led to the discovery of “significant violations,” including bacteria in water used to make toothpaste and a black “mold-like” substance.

‘Toxic cocktail’ led to Amsterdam violence, mayor says

Antisemitism, hooliganism and anger over Gaza war all factors in trouble that broke out last week, report says. The violence that erupted in Amsterdam last week was sparked by “a toxic cocktail” of ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Brush fire in Brooklyn's Prospect Park contained, FDNY says

FDNY crews in Brooklyn's Prospect Park are monitoring for hot spots after battling a brush fire that consumed approximately two acres.

Police chief says public not warned about discarded novichok container

Counter-terrorism commander says risk of contamination in Salisbury was not discussed with public health leaders. People were not warned against picking up discarded objects after the 2018 novichok ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Personal Agency, Self-Reliance, and Good Communication Are Essential Leadership Skills

Cultivating these will make you a better leader. Here’s what you need to know.

Business - Inc. - October 25

Decontamination of landfill waste leads to increase in toxic chemicals, says study

Exclusive: Researchers find treatment plants designed to clean up leachate liquid waste boost levels of banned PFAS. Processes intended to decontaminate noxious liquid landfill waste before it ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Soto will take time in free agency, Boras says

Juan Soto will take his time surveying the free agent market before signing with a team, according to his agent.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says

More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.

The truth is out there: Pentagon's annual report reveals hundreds of new UFO sightings

The Pentagon has released its annual report on UFO sightings, or what it officially calls unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs) — and found 21 particularly curious incidents.

Fired Disney employee hacked menu to falsely show foods as peanut allergy safe, lawsuit claims

A disgruntled former Disney employee is being accused of hacking into menu-creating software used by the company's restaurants to falsely indicate that certain food items did not contain peanuts.

Park regulars in New Delhi's Lodhi Garden say toxic pollution levels won't force them out

Many of the regulars at Lodhi Garden in New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, say they won’t let rising pollution levels deter their daily visits

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Not a good day for Germany, says Foreign Minister Baerbock

World - Yahoo News - November 6

Israeli airstrike on Beit Lahiya kills 93, says Gaza rescue agency

Medical staff and emergency services say those killed in the attack include many women and children. Middle East crisis – live updates Scores of Palestinians, including many women and ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Banning UNRWA will lead to a vacuum and more suffering for Palestinians, the agency's chief says

The head of the U.N. agency caring for Palestinian refugees says that newly passed Israeli laws effectively banning its activities in Israel will leave a vacuum that will cost more lives and create ...

World - ABC News - October 31

RFK Jr. says Trump promised him 'control' of public health agencies

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Monday that former President Trump has promised him “control” of public health agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

UN agencies say entire population of Gaza at risk of death

World - Yahoo News - November 1

European agency says 2024 is "virtually certain" to be warmest year on record

Climate scientists working at the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service have announced that 2024 is "virtually certain" to be the warmest year on record.

Palestinian agency says 12 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Transmog And Cosmetics Guide

Your adventures in Dragon Age: The Veilguard lead to numerous rewards. While you can equip the gear pieces that boost your character's capabilities more effectively, there's also a feature that ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

EU has to stop ‘lecturing’ developing world, says top official

Charles Michel says partner countries taking part in Putin’s Brics summit ‘want to send a message’

World - Financial Times - October 25

EU's Charles Michel says bloc leaders will debate Israel relations

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Georgia's pro-EU opposition says vote stolen as ruling party claims victory

The opposition disputes initial results giving the ruling party 54%, after exit polls tell a different story.

Biden alarmed at Georgia's disputed election and 'Russian laws'

The US president calls on Georgia's government to respond to concern at the scale of violations.

EU should spend 20% of budget on security and climate disasters, report says

Finland’s former president reports on cost of Europe’s preparedness for multiple crises

Business - Financial Times - October 30

The EU says it won't renew a fishing agreement with Senegal criticized by many in the country

The European Union says it will not renew a fishing agreement with Senegal that has been criticized by many Senegalese

World - ABC News - November 12

UK must rebuild post-Brexit relations with EU, says Bank of England boss

Governor Andrew Bailey delivers his strongest comments yet on the UK's departure from the EU.

Trump’s Trade Protectionism Could Hurt U.S. and Europe, says EU Commissioner

European Economic Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni called U.S.-EU trade relations a stabilizing force that could be disturbed by the president-elect’s tariff plans.

Business - Inc. - 6 days ago

McConnell says Pelosi has done 'pretty good job' as ex-Speaker

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he thinks Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has done a “pretty good job” transitioning out of her House leadership role and suggested he would ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

CNN commentator says polling was ‘actually pretty good’ after Trump win

Kristin Soltis Anderson, an election pollster, cited the accuracy of professionals in the polling industry during a Saturday appearance on CNN's “The Chris Wallace Show.” “I come today to defend my ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Trump says he'll make good on using military to curb illegal immigration

President-elect Donald Trump says he'll make good on his campaign promise to deport undocumented immigrants. Two sources familiar with the planning tell NBC News the incoming Trump administration ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

Is debt forgiveness a good option right now? Here's what experts say

If you're deep in debt, pursuing this type of relief may be an option — but it won't make sense for everyone.

Shipping containers are turning Islamabad into ‘Containeristan’

Steel containers used to stop political demonstrations are an eyesore in Pakistan’s verdant capital city

World - Financial Times - November 5

Yankees' Juan Soto addresses impending free agency, says money is not necessarily 'biggest thing'

Soto has made a huge splash during his first (and only?) year in the Bronx

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Viral video of ripped-up Pennsylvania ballots is fake and Russian-made, intelligence agencies say

Russian actors "manufactured and amplified" a viral video that falsely showed a person tearing up ballots in Pennsylvania, the FBI and two other federal agencies said Friday.

RFK Jr. says Trump has 'promised' him 'control of the public health agencies'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said earlier this week that former President Donald Trump has "promised" him "control of the public health agencies."

Canada spy agency says India is using cyber tech to track Sikh separatists

CSE report says India is also stepping up cyber-attacks against Canada government networks. A Canadian spy agency has warned that India is using cyber technology to track separatists abroad, a day ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

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