Exposed Toxic Chemicals

Islanders exposed to toxic chemicals should be offered blood treatment, report says

Scientists for Jersey's government have revealed steps to tackle the health impacts of private water supply contamination.

BBC News - 2d

A Maker of Sewage-Based Fertilizer Leaves Town Amid a Toxic Crisis

Ranchers in Texas claim livestock was sickened by ‘forever chemicals’ in fertilizer made from sewage sludge. Now Synagro, a Goldman Sachs-backed firm, has lost a deal to manufacture there.

The New York Times - Mar. 29

‘Forever chemicals’ from nearby factory found in dust of NC homes: Study

Researchers have identified “forever chemicals” in household dust nearby a North Carolina factory — indicating that dust may be an additional source of exposure to these compounds. The homes, ...

The Hill - 4d

Chemical industry asks for blanket exemptions to Biden-era regulations

Two leading chemical industry groups have asked the Trump administration for blanket exemptions to certain Biden-era regulations for all polluters. The American Chemistry Council and the American ...

The Hill - 1h

Popcorn, chemicals and aircraft - the British winners and losers

Some UK exporters to the US see a chance to grow their firms, even as others fear a drop in sales.

BBC News - 13h

A toxic society, not toxic masculinity, made Andrew Tate famous

Andrew Tate is a symptom of the crisis facing young men today, as the education system and mainstream culture have become increasingly hostile to traditional expressions of masculinity, leaving ...

The Hill - 6h

You’re Not Paranoid: Workplaces Are Getting More Toxic

Workplace hostility is on the rise, according to a new survey, and it’s pushing workers to change jobs.

Inc. - Mar. 28

Which car brands will be impacted most by Trump's 25% auto tariffs?

These automakers are the most and least exposed to President Trump's sweeping tariffs on automobiles.

CBS News - 4d

China’s green bond issuance sends a pointed signal

Also in today’s newsletter, ‘forever chemicals’ rules boost American Water

Financial Times - 14h

Israeli officials furious that Signal group chat exposed intelligence, sources say

Sources tell CBS News the Signal chat involving senior Trump administration officials included sensitive intelligence Israel provided to the U.S.

CBS News - Mar. 28

An AI Image Generator’s Exposed Database Reveals What People Really Used It For

An unsecured database used by a generative AI app revealed prompts and tens of thousands of explicit images—some of which are likely illegal. The company deleted its websites after WIRED reached out.

Wired - 4d

Signalgate exposed more than war plans: It pulled back the curtain on the administration

It was an unfiltered glimpse into how American power now communicates, coordinates and sometimes confuses itself.

The Hill - 3d

A Mysterious Group Says Its Mission Is to Expose Antisemitic Students

Civil rights advocates say Canary Mission is doxxing critics of Israel and providing a possible road map for immigration agents as they sweep up students in a campus crackdown.

The New York Times - 3d

Johnson, Battling Proxy Voting for Parents, Exposes Weak Hold on House Republicans

The Republican speaker, who has mostly wielded power by relying on the threat of retribution from President Trump, has chosen an institutional fight it’s not clear he can win.

The New York Times - 2d

European banks exposed to risk of US dollar shortfall, says EU watchdog

Banking regulator finds 60 out of 267 banks have insufficient US dollar funding to cover exposures in the currency

Financial Times - 1d

20 items and goods most exposed to price shocks from Trump tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariffs will raise the prices on some goods more dramatically than others. See which items will suffer the biggest jumps.

CNBC - 7h

Snow White, Rachel Zegler and a toxic debate that's not going away

The 23-year-old star of Disney's remake has become a battleground on social media.

BBC News - 6d

DeMeco Ryans denies the Texans' offensive line room had become toxic

The Texans allowed 54 sacks in the regular season and another 11 in two playoff games.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Trump Is Giving Europe Vertigo, and Not Just About Ukraine

The split between Europe and the United States over how to end the war is exposing a new, disorienting reality for an alliance in trouble.

The New York Times - Mar. 28

Secret filming reveals brazen tactics of UK immigration scammers

An undercover BBC investigation exposes how rogue agents are exploiting a UK visa scheme.

BBC News - 5d

Alcohol makes male fruit flies more attractive

Alcohol increases the release of chemical sex signals and makes males more attractive to females.

BBC News - 2d

Anthropic scientists expose how AI actually ‘thinks’ — and discover it secretly plans ahead and sometimes lies

Anthropic has developed a new method for peering inside large language models (LLMs) like Claude, revealing for the first time how these AI systems process information and make decisions. The ...

VentureBeat - Mar. 27

Russia bans Elton John Aids Foundation over its support for LGBTQ+ rights

Designation as ‘undesirable organisation’ exposes nonprofit’s staff and partners to possible criminal prosecution. Russian authorities on Thursday banned the Elton John Aids Foundation (EJAF), ...

The Guardian - 1d

Papa Roach's Jacoby Shaddix on teen pop, toxic masculinity and 25 years of 'Infest'

The rap-rock frontman looks back at Papa Roach's smash 2000 album: 'It was a freak-show moment for us.'

Los Angeles Times - 1d

California wildfires left behind 9 billion pounds of toxic ash and debris | 60 Minutes

After the wildfires ravaged homes in Los Angeles, California, cleanup crews faced a new challenge: electric car batteries that can explode when damaged.

CBS News - 1d

Sport must step up and be part of the social revolution to reach ‘lost boys’ | Cath Bishop

Gareth Southgate wants role models to offer a different path from toxic influencers. Do those in sport have the will to do so?. Amid all the pressing problems of the day, one crisis has cut ...

The Guardian - 4d

‘It’s really crude’: concern over mix of misogyny and Franco nostalgia among Spanish teens

Netflix drama Adolescence sharpens debate over toxic masculinity – and in Spain it is mixed with ignorance over dictatorship. Three or four years ago, the Spanish psychologist Jesús Moreno began to ...