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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 - 8 hours ago

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".

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.

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.

Ship with suspected toxic waste returns to Albania

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Texans' Mario Edwards gets four-game suspension for substance abuse violation

The veteran defensive end had two sacks through Week 6

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

Study finds drugs like Ozempic could help with substance addiction

New research suggests diabetes drugs like Ozempic, which some people also take to lose weight, may also help patients suffering from substance addiction. CBS News contributor Dr. Celene Gounder has ...

‘The Substance’ Is a Hollywood Horror Film that Feels Too Close to Home

I’ve seen the ways that show business can warp a young woman’s self-perception. I’ve even fallen prey to some of them.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

Kari Lake's office receives 'suspicious envelope' of unknown substance

Kari Lake, the GOP candidate for Senate in Arizona, received an envelope with an “unknown substance” at her campaign office building on Tuesday, Phoenix police said. The substance was “tested and ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Trump makes false accusation about Harris' substance use at rally

During an appearance at a North Carolina rally, former President Donald Trump questioned whether Vice President Harris had a problem with alcohol or drugs in a false personal attack.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'

“The Substance” and albums by Willie Nelson and Tyler, the Creator are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases

Tech - ABC News - 2 days 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 unsafe

World - 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.

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

Toxic Waste That Set Off Global Outcry Seized by Albania’s Prosecutors

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

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 - Yesterday

Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. suspended 4 games for violating substance abuse policy

Mario Edwards is coming off his best game of the season in the Texans’ win over the Patriots on Sunday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Lions' Jameson Williams won't appeal two-game suspension for performance-enhancing substance

Williams announced on Thursday that he won't appeal

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Commanders' Kevon Seymour suspended six games for violating NFL's performance-enhancing substances policy

The second-year player is eligible for reinstatement on Dec. 2

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Op-ed: The financial toxicity of cancer is growing. Here's what can be done to reduce it

For the first time in history, more than two million Americans will receive a new cancer diagnosis in 2024, and that is creating significant financial hardship.

Business - CNBC - October 18

$‘I’m not voting for either’: fracking’s return stirs fury in Pennsylvania town whose water turned toxic$

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