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Water firm's response to outbreak contemptible - MP
South West Water says some 16,000 homes and firms are affected but it is clearing the contamination.BBC News - Top stories -
Four minors found working at Alabama poultry plant run by same firm found responsible for Mississippi teen's death
Four minors were allegedly found working at an Alabama slaughterhouse run by the same firm found responsible for the death of a Mississippi 16-year-old in 2023.NBC News - Top stories -
High levels of weedkiller found in more than half of sperm samples, study finds
Glyphosate found in samples from French infertility clinic raising questions about controversial chemical’s impact on fertility. More than 55% of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic contained high levels of glyphosate, the world’s most ...The Guardian - World -
Maui fires left victims food insecure and with health issues, survey finds
Hundreds of Maui residents say their health has declined since the deadly August wildfires, and researchers warn it "could deteriorate further" if access to care isn't improved soon.CBS News - Top stories -
The Album | Sunday on 60 Minutes
When a photo album depicting Nazis at dinner parties and picnics arrived at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2007, historians weren’t sure what to make of it. It turned out to be a rare personal scrapbook of a high-ranking Nazi officer. Sunday.CBS News - Top stories -
NI surfers call for end to sewage pollution
NI Water says about 20m tonnes of untreated sewage and wastewater are spilled into waterways annually.BBC News - Top stories -
The Indian film at Cannes made by half a million farmers
Manthan, a film produced by India's farmers, premieres at Cannes almost half a century after it was made.BBC News - Top stories -
Cuban Spycraft | Sunday on 60 Minutes
For decades, prolific Cuban spies working in the U.S. government, serving in high-profile positions with top security clearances, have evaded American intelligence officials. This Sunday, Cecilia Vega reports on two undercover agents.CBS News - Top stories -
Water firm 'fallen short' on parasite outbreak
Susan Davy says South West Water will "not stop working until the situation has been resolved".BBC News - Top stories -
Water firm criticised over 'scary' outbreak
A caretaker from Brixham says it is "probably the worst ailment" he has had in his adult life.BBC News - Top stories -
Law firms probe best ways to win a head start on using AI
Legal innovators in the Asia-Pacific region are racing to show how they will adapt to the latest techFinancial Times - World -
Wanted: Japanese firms’ policy advice on AI, trade and crypto
Legal expertise based on experience in government and industry is in demand to help shape regulationFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Grand Theft Auto maker firms up GTA 6 release date
The latest instalment of the hugely popular series will be released in autumn 2025, its publisher says.BBC News - Top stories -
UK engineering firm Arup falls victim to £20m deepfake scam
Hong Kong employee was duped into sending cash to criminals by AI-generated video call. Business live – latest updatesThe British engineering company Arup has confirmed it was the victim of a deepfake fraud after an employee was duped into sending ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Honduran city’s air pollution is almost 50 times higher than WHO guidelines
San Pedro Sula is rated ‘dangerous’ as effects of forest fires, El Niño and the climate crisis cause a spike in respiratory illnesses. The air quality in San Pedro Sula, the second-largest city in Honduras, as been classified as the most polluted ...The Guardian - World -
Honda Motor Plans to Invest Over $60 Billion on EV Strategy
The Japanese automaker plans to invest on its electric-vehicle strategy through 2030 as part of efforts to boost sales and production in the coming years.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
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Pope Francis addresses his conservative critics in the Catholic church | 60 Minutes
There are conservative bishops who oppose Pope Francis’ efforts to revisit teachings and traditions. He says, “Conservative is one who clings to something and does not want to see beyond that.”CBS News - Top stories -
TikTok says it's testing letting users post 60-minute videos
TikTok is allowing select users to upload longer-form videos as the social media app looks to compete with YouTube.CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Logitech Pro X 60 Keyboard Review: Best, Brightest, and Now Smaller
This is a 60 percent keyboard with most of the perks of larger, more spacious boards.Wired - Tech -
Gruev sparks first-half goal rush as Leeds stun Norwich to reach Wembley
Property experts believe Leeds is becoming an increasingly fashionable home for bright young professionals priced out of London but, as compelling as their arguments are, the city lacks one vital magnet: a Premier League football team.. Or at ...The Guardian - World -
EasyJet expects summer demand to lift earnings after a narrowed first-half loss, but the airline's outlook for the end of the year weighed on its shares.
EasyJet expects summer demand to lift earnings after a narrowed first-half loss, but the airline’s outlook for the end of the year weighed on its shares.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Says Railroad Strike Unlikely in Next 60 Days
The timing of the labor-relations board decision could push back the timing of simultaneous walkouts by over 9,000 unionized workers.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Milwaukee Couple Wants to Retire at 60. A Financial Adviser Gives Them a Road Map.
They also want to make sure they can help their parents when the time comes.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Pope Francis clarifies his stance on blessing same-sex couples | 60 Minutes
Pope Francis decided to allow Catholic priests to bless members of same-sex couples. He tells 60 Minutes why, saying “the blessing is for everyone.”CBS News - Top stories -
Fresh floods in Afghanistan kill at least 60 after heavy rain brings devastation
Thousands of homes and farming land damaged in Ghor province, a week after over 300 people killed in flash floods. At least 60 people have been killed in a fresh bout of heavy rain and flooding in central Afghanistan, according to an official.. ...The Guardian - World -
Senators allege partisan politics, double standards in response to FDIC scandal
Republican and Democratic senators accused one another of playing partisan politics Thursday in their responses to reports of a toxic workplace culture at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). While GOP lawmakers across the board have ...The Hill - Politics -
China is a 'critical' global supplier, full decoupling may be impossible, survey shows
Chinese companies are growing more optimistic about a rise in trade exports as firms show no signs of fully decoupling from China, according to Allianz Trade.CNBC - Business - China