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Family rushed to hospital after eating toxic mushrooms
The local fire department said the family became sick after eating wild mushrooms that one of them "found in the woods".Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
Bumblebee Queens Prefer to Live in a Toxic Home
In an elaborate experiment, scientists discovered that the insects chose to hibernate in soil full of pesticides and other poisons.Science - The New York Times - October 16 -
Duloxetine antidepressant recalled over presence of toxic chemical
Some bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine, sold under the brand name Cymbalta, were recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.Top stories - CBS News - October 22 -
Worry over toxic Delhi air as pollution worsens
Pollution levels in the Indian capital have reached 20-25 times more than the WHO's recommended safe limit.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
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WATCH: Toxic foam covers India's Yamuna River
Aerial footage shows India's Yamuna River, a sacred waterway for Hindus, plagued by toxic foam floating on its surface.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Kerevi defends Jones after Care 'toxic' comments
Australia centre Samu Kerevi says controversy over ex-England coach Eddie Jones' man-management methods may be down to cultural differences.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Stop the Boycott of Israeli Culture
An attack on culture divides the very people who should be in direct dialogue, reading each other’s books. It cannot be that the solution to conflict is to read less, and not more.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Inside the mission to protect endangered culture
Unesco’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ list brings local traditions to the world’s attention. How well does it protect them?Business - Financial Times - October 26 -
Canada: Spying part of 'unacceptable culture'
The Canadian Soccer Association says an independent review confirmed the Paris Olympics drone-spying scandal was not an isolated misstep.Sports - ESPN - 11 hours ago -
Lawsuits aim to prevent ‘illegal’ hiding of toxic chemicals by US regulators
Companies often claim ‘confidential business information’ to not disclose key information about dangerous chemicals. Two lawsuits aim to stop US federal regulators and industry from “illegally” ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Toxic slime and other dangerous toys sold online in Europe
Toy Industries of Europe finds that many products on marketplaces in the ‘kids’ category are unsafeWorld - Financial Times - October 17 -
'It got a little bit toxic': Liam Payne's hidden battles with fame
Liam Payne, who died on Wednesday aged 31, was thrust into global stardom as a 16-year-old.Top stories - BBC News - October 19 -
Bruce Ames, 95, Dies; Biochemist Discovered Test for Toxic Chemicals
The Ames Test offered a fast and inexpensive way to identify carcinogens, leading to the banning of chemicals linked to cancer and birth defects.Business - The New York Times - October 21 -
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Toxic contamination of Southern California’s coast lives on decades later: Study
Toxic pesticides dumped off Southern California's coast decades ago are staying put — deep in adjacent ocean sediments and in the fish that reside in these habitats, a new study has found. Current ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
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 reportWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
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 - 5 days ago -
Ship suspected of carrying toxic waste docks in Albania, where it will be checked
A ship suspected of carrying a large amount of hazardous waste has been allowed to dock at Albania’s main port, where its cargo was being unloaded for inspectionWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Pederson on 'culture change': Jags just need wins
Doug Pederson says the Jaguars can't get used to losing games because that can become their identity this season.Sports - ESPN - October 14 -
The evolution of memes: from simple laughs to a cultural phenomenon
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: Memes have become a common form of humor in the digital realm, especially among younger generations. Now, memes are even shared to express certain feelings or actions in ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 14 -
My brilliant Korea: rediscovery of a rich cultural narrative
By writing a book about Korean myths, a writer learned that the old stories ran deep in her family. In my childhood homes, I grew up with Korean culture all around me. For years we had a woodblock ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
When Critic vs. Choreographer Ignited a Cultural Firestorm
Thirty years ago, Bill T. Jones presented “Still/Here,” and the critic Arlene Croce responded with an explosive essay. Now the work is returning to the Brooklyn Academy.Top stories - The New York Times - October 21 -
The Elegant Strategy: Why Hustle Culture Isn’t Enough
Seth Godin’s new book reminds entrepreneurs that trying harder isn’t always the best strategyBusiness - Inc. - October 22 -
A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape
African playwright and actor Oliva Ouedraogo's “Queen” depicts the fictional journey of a girl who is raped by her stepfather on the night of his marriage to her mother, and decides to speak out ...Entertainment - ABC News - October 24 -
How to Build a Magnetic Culture for Entry-Level Talent
In the current labor market, a good workplace culture can attract and retain talent for your organization.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Real life isn’t a shark tank. Business shouldn’t have to be, either.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
‘Defensible’ Ideas Helped These Founders Build Brand Loyalty
The founders of Good Culture, Sheertex and Dreamday discussed their updated approach to branding at the Inc. 5000 conference.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
100 Million People Involved in UnitedHealth Hack
The scale of the hack makes it the worst healthcare data breach in the country.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
Can MrBeast Turn Things Around After Reports of Mold in His Meal Kits?
The YouTube star and entrepreneur is facing another PR firestorm over reports of mold in his Lunchly kits for kids.Business - Inc. - October 25 -
The Morning Miracle: Start Your Day Right and Boost Your Productivity and Happiness
What if there was a simple, effective way to transform your mornings and make them … fun?Business - Inc. - October 26 -
The Key to Boosting Sales: Identifying and Converting Non-Customers
Not everyone is a customer. And you need to examine the types of non-customers you have to understand why.Business - Inc. - October 26 -
3 Books for Business Leaders and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Books are an effective way for business leaders and entrepreneurs to learn, adapt, and grow. Check out these three titles for your next read.Business - Inc. - October 26 -
American Airlines Just Made a Big Announcement and (Most) People Will Be Very Happy
‘Gate lice’ crowding the boarding area annoy both agents and fellow flyers. American Airlines is finally doing something about them.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
What You Need to Know to Work Effectively With an Executive Assistant
It’s time to stop doing everything yourself in your business. Find how to work seamlessly with your executive assistant for daily success.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
Kansas City Chiefs Tight End and Taylor Swift Boyfriend Travis Kelce Says This Is the ‘Secret Sauce’ for Success
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid knows how to make the most of a bye week. Do you?Business - Inc. - October 27 -
Walmart Just Announced a Brilliant Idea, and People Are Going to Like It
What’s the difference between “merchandising” and “display management?” It’s a trick question.Business - Inc. - October 27 -
On my radar: Jacques Audiard’s cultural highlights
The film director on the music he works to, educating himself via podcasts, and why the Paris Olympics was a pleasant surprise. Jacques Audiard was born in Paris in 1952, the son of the prolific ...World - The Guardian - October 27
