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While Trump pledges to combat toxics, his EPA moves to loosen chemical rules
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll take on toxic chemicals — but many of his administration's actions are expected to allow for more pollution, not less. During his joint address to Congress ...The Hill - 15h -
Ship not laden with toxic chemicals, says owner
Fears over toxic chemicals are allayed, and the government says there is no evidence of foul play.BBC News - 5d -
EPA takes aim at toxic protections, begins massive deregulation campaign
EPA takes aim at water, air and toxics protections as part of massive deregulation campaign.ABC News - 4d -
Burst pipe disrupts debut of new Alton Towers ride Toxicator
Park bosses said rides on the Toxicator, which opened on Saturday, were suspended for two hours.BBC News - 7h -
Destruction of Ukraine dam caused ‘toxic timebomb’ of heavy metals, study finds
Researchers say environmental impact from Kakhovka dam explosion comparable to Chornobyl nuclear disaster. The destruction of a large Ukrainian dam in 2023 triggered a “toxic timebomb” of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Mark Carney, Canada's next prime minister, pledges to take on Trump
Canada's next prime minister, former central banker Mark Carney, is pledging to take on President Trump as the president imposes tariffs and threatens to turn the country into the 51st state. CBS ...CBS News - 6d -
Cure a Toxic Workplace With Core Values
New research shows what traits impacted employees most, making it easier to create a positive work culture.Inc. - 6d -
Boosted defence spending will come at cost of manifesto pledges
Government should level with public about which promises it cannot afford to keepFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump pledges to match EU and Canada's retaliatory tariffs
Trump repeated trade threats after the European Union and Canada retaliated to US steel and aluminium tariffs.BBC News - 4d -
L.A.’s Clear Skies Conceal a ‘Toxic Soup’
Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term health risks for residents.The New York Times - 4d -
Yes, masculinity can be toxic, but so can femininity
Jane Fonda says, “Woke just means you give a damn about other people.” What she is really implying, though, is that empathy is a virtue unto itself when indiscriminately deployed on behalf of the ...The Hill - 1d -
White House renews Social Security pledge after Musk comments
The White House is trying to assure Americans that President Trump will not make cuts to Social Security and Medicare after adviser Elon Musk went after entitlement spending. {beacon} Health Care ...The Hill - 5d -
U.S. Energy Secretary Pledges to Reverse Focus on Climate Change
To applause from oil and gas executives, Chris Wright said natural gas was preferable to renewable energy and climate change was a “side effect of building the modern world.”The New York Times - 5d -
Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties
Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?
With sales down and electric vehicle rivals catching up, the rightwing politico’s brand is driving into a storm. Globally renowned brands would not, ordinarily, want to be associated with Germany’s ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Sea lions sickened as toxic algae threatens California’s marine mammals
Number of animals affected by neurological toxin increases in past week as experts warn of impact from climate crisis. The number of marine mammals in California affected by a neurological toxin ...The Guardian - 6d -
Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash
BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.BBC News - 3d -
Washington worried with Trump back in town: ‘The atmosphere is toxic here’
The Kennedy Center and BLM mural have been targeted, the newspaper is in freefall – and the Maga movement is gaining a foothold. It was an audience more accustomed to stifling a cough or resisting ...The Guardian - 17h -
Salesforce pledges to invest $1 billion in Singapore over five years in AI push
Salesforce on Wednesday announced plans to invest $1 billion in Singapore over the next five years.CNBC - 5d -
Binance secures ‘largest investment ever’ in crypto as Abu Dhabi’s MGX pledges $2 billion
Emirati state-owned investment firm MGX announced a $2 billion investment into Binance, marking the cryptocurrency exchange's first institutional investment.CNBC - 4d -
Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agencyFinancial Times - 5d -
Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?
The PM will pledge to slash the costs of regulation with an "active government" in a speech later.BBC News - 3d -
The 42 Best Shows on Netflix Right Now (March 2025)
Zero Day, Toxic Town, and Squid Game are just a few of the shows you need to watch on Netflix this month.Wired - Mar. 8 -
BBC Verify looks at the events leading up to the North Sea collision
BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel.BBC News - 6d -
Trump Administration Sends Politically Charged Survey to Researchers
Scientists on overseas projects must say whether they work with communist governments and help combat “Christian persecution.”The New York Times - Mar. 8 -
European tech founders join forces to invest in young entrepreneurs
Podcaster Harry Stebbings is spearheading a €10mn fund to build tech start-ups to combat a ‘doom loop’ in EuropeFinancial Times - 5d -
Amazon, Google and Meta support tripling of nuclear capacity by 2050
Tech groups join call for new power stations to meet growing energy demands and combat climate changeFinancial Times - 4d -
BAE in early talks with Japanese groups to collaborate on drones for fighter jets
Smaller pilotless planes could be used to suppress defences before combat aircraft enter danger zonesFinancial Times - 4d -
U.S. Puts Sanctions on Thai Officials for Sending Uyghurs to China
The State Department said it was “combating China’s efforts to pressure governments to forcibly return Uyghurs and other groups to China.”The New York Times - 1d -
Saudi Arabia cracks down on ‘immoral acts’
Prince Mohammed creates unit to combat prostitution and begging after years of loosening hardline social restrictionsFinancial Times - 1d -
Kristi Noem says she plans to use "broad and extensive" authorities as DHS secretary
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Krisi Noem said tests polygraph tests will continue for employees, while pledging to prosecute leakers.CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Government vows to clean up England's largest lake
Environment Secretary Steve Reed pledges "only rainwater" will enter Windermere as part of its plan.BBC News - 6d -
High rate of army dropouts pushes German forces to ‘breaking point’
Bundeswehr numbers are shrinking at a time when Berlin is pledging to do more for European defenceFinancial Times - 5d -
Amazon, Google and Meta support tripling nuclear power by 2050
The pledge is nonbinding, but highlights the growing support for expanding nuclear power among leading industries, finance and governments.CNBC - 4d -
Brooks Koepka doesn't deny rumors that he's looking to return to PGA Tour
Asked about a return to the PGA Tour, the five-time major winner didn't exactly pledge loyalty to LIV.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Ron Nessen, Ford’s White House Press Secretary, Dies at 90
He pledged a new era of openness in the wake of the Watergate scandal, but his relationship with the press corps proved rocky.The New York Times - 3d -
Europe Retaliates Against Trump’s Tariffs as Trade Fight Widens
The European Union responded to American steel and aluminum tariffs with its own tariffs on boats and bourbon — and pledges of more to come.The New York Times - 3d -
The UK fears environmental damage as ships burn after North Sea collision
British officials are concerned about environmental damage after a cargo ship carrying a toxic chemical hit a tanker transporting jet fuel off eastern EnglandABC News - 5d -
In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.CBS News - 6d