Us Life Expectancy Rose in 2022 As Deaths Due to Covid Dropped Cdc Report Finds
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New York cities plagued by blackouts due to climate change, study finds
Climate change is pushing some New York City neighborhoods into dozens of nearly-daylong blackouts per year, a new study has found. Large swaths of the state’s principal towns and cities faced repeated, protracted and dangerous weather-driven ...The Hill - Politics - New York -
Iran files charges over BBC report on teen girl allegedly killed by security forces in 2022 protests
Iranian prosecutors have filed criminal charges against activists and journalists following a BBC report that alleged security forces “sexually assaulted and killed” a 16-year-old girl during the protests over the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022ABC News - World - Iran -
Construction spending posts bigger-than-expected drop
Construction spending fell 0.2% in March, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday.MarketWatch - Business -
Beauty, filth, violence and death: why still life art is more subversive than you think
Once dismissed as a lesser art form, the still life has been reinvented as a radical form of expression, as a thrilling new show makes clear. Still life is the lowest form of art. So declared the French Academy when it established its Hierarchy of ...The Guardian - World -
‘When it was game over, it was difficult to accept’: Robert Pires on finding life after football
The former Arsenal midfielder has sought help from Uefa’s career transition expert, to navigate the world outside the dressing room. Robert Pires will never forget what it was like coming to terms with being a retired footballer. “You don’t want ...The Guardian - World -
Pregnancy-related deaths are dropping. Here's why doctors aren't satisfied.
The number of women dying while pregnant is returning to pre-pandemic levels following a worrisome 2021 spike, a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows.NBC News - Top stories -
Pfizer beats earnings estimates, raises outlook on cost cuts and smaller-than-feared drop in Covid drug sales
The pharmaceutical giant's quarterly results also benefited from a smaller-than-feared drop in sales for its Covid antiviral pill Paxlovid.CNBC - Business - Covid -
U.S. bans most uses of paint-stripping solvent after dozens of deaths
Methylene chloride, a toxic chemical, is linked to at least 88 deaths since 1980, federal regulators say.CBS News - Top stories -
IS commander wanted for deaths of US forces in Niger killed in operation
Malian state forces confirm death of Abu Huzeifa, who was believed to have helped carry out 2017 attack. A senior Islamic State group commander, wanted in connection with the deaths of US forces in Niger, has been killed in an operation by Malian ...The Guardian - World -
A medical report on soccer legend Maradona's death aims to undercut homicide case against medics
A medical examiner’s report into the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona has injected uncertainty into the criminal negligence case brought against those involved in his careABC News - World -
Utah woman arrested on suspicion of murder in uncompleted suicide pact with friend
A 21-year-old Utah woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a friend was shot in what police said was an uncompleted suicide pactABC News - Health -
Kristaps Porzingis injury update: Celtics big man likely will miss second-round playoff series, per report
Porzingis hurt his calf in Game 4 against the Heat on MondayCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
New York Community Bancorp’s stock jumps more than 30% after reporting narrower-than-expected loss
New CEO Joseph Otting sees a “path to profitability” in the next two years.MarketWatch - Business - New York -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
Labour set to unveil weakened package of workers’ rights
Shadow ministers have been discussing how to tone down some of pledges in ‘New Deal’ to ease employer misgivingsFinancial Times - Business -
New York police storm Columbia and arrest pro-Palestinian protesters
Hundreds of officers in riot gear detain students who occupied campus building for nearly 24 hoursFinancial Times - Business - New York -
Antony Blinken tells Israel and Hamas that ‘time is now’ for a deal
Secretary of state says militant group must accept latest proposal but reiterates US opposition to Rafah offensiveFinancial Times - Business - Israel -
Smith & Nephew grants CEO 30% pay rise despite shareholder revolt
AGM vote sees 43% come out against a hike of $2.6mn for Deepak Nath if he hits targetsFinancial Times - Business -
Multi-state E.coli outbreak connected to walnuts: CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned on Tuesday of an E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk that has so far infected 12 people across the states of California and Washington. Seven people have been ...The Hill - Politics -
Stop children using smartphones until they are 13, says French report
Children should be banned from most social media until 18 amid attempts to ‘monetise’ them, says Macron-commissioned study. Children should not be allowed to use smartphones until they are 13 and should be banned from accessing conventional social ...The Guardian - World -
Pregnancy-related deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says
New government data suggests U.S. pregnancy-related deaths have fallen back to pre-pandemic levelsABC News - Health -
Huawei's Net Profit Rose More Than Sixfold
Huawei Technologies’ net profit rose more than sixfold in the first quarter, helped by a jump in the Chinese telecommunication equipment maker’s smartphone sales in China.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Red Roses to face New Zealand at Twickenham
England will host world champions New Zealand at Twickenham Stadium in September in preparation for October's WXV 1 tournament.BBC News - Top stories - New Zealand -
Democrats accuse Big Oil of climate change ‘denial and doublespeak’
Three-year congressional investigation unearths internal industry documentsFinancial Times - World - Climate -
Pensions and tax dominate PMQs as leaders eye local elections
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer clash in the Commons on the last day of campaigning before polls in England and Wales.BBC News - Top stories -
PSP: Car ignites on fire due to dry leaves
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Treasury yields finish April with biggest monthly jumps since 2022-2023
Treasurys sold off on Tuesday, solidifying the 10-year yield’s biggest monthly increase in more than a year, after U.S. economic data threw more doubt on the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates this year.MarketWatch - Business -
Estimated cost of World Cup matches in Vancouver has doubled since 2022
The estimated cost of staging matches at BC Place Stadium during the 2026 World Cup has more than doubled over the past two years to $483 million to $581 million Canadian ($351 million to $422 million U.S.)ABC News - Sports - World Cup -
South Korea's parliament approves independent investigation of the devastating 2022 Halloween crush
South Korea’s parliament has approved legislation mandating a new, independent investigation into the 2022 Halloween crush in Seoul that killed 159 peopleABC News - World - South Korea -
South Korea's parliament approves independent investigation of the devastating 2022 Halloween crush
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Cats died after drinking raw milk from cows infected with bird flu: CDC
More than half of the domestic cats on a Texas dairy farm that were fed unpasteurized milk from cows infected with the bird flu got sick and died, according to a preliminary report released Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...The Hill - Politics -
Pfizer to sell Covid and migraine drugs directly to consumers
US pharma group follows Eli Lilly with website for patients to obtain medication onlineFinancial Times - Business - Covid -
Leaking made it harder to do business - Sterling
Former civil service boss says the leaking of papers during Covid meant ministers were reluctant to bring forward sensitive items.BBC News - Top stories -
Comedian Nate Bargatze on his life and career
Comedian Nate Bargatze is having quite the year: He's bringing laughs across the country with his "Be Funny" tour, and this week he's a headline comic at the Hollywood Bowl with stars like Jerry Seinfeld. Dana Jacobson sat down with Bargatze to ...CBS News - Entertainment -
2024 Kentucky Derby horses, field, post positions, odds: Fierceness early favorite for 150th Run for the Roses
The first Triple Crown race of the year is nearly here and we now know the post positions for the Kentucky DerbyCBS Sports - Sports -
6 Due Diligence Steps to Take Before Joining a Board
Board service can be fun and enriching or a waste of time. Here's how to make your service valuable.Inc. - Business -
Bee Game: Dodgers and Diamondbacks delayed due to bee swarm
A swarm of bees created quite a baseball buzzkill in the desertABC News - Sports - MLB