Darunrat Wongsuvan/Shutterstock Electric vehicles (EVs) bring not just environmental promise, but also raise critical safety questions – chief among them, the fire risks posed by their lithium-ion batteries. While indispensable for powering EVs, these batteries present unique challenges, especially in confined spaces like parking garages, where the potential for fires carries significant consequences. At the […]
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International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will attend a humanitarian conference in Cairo today [Monday 2 December], meeting with international partners, to discuss how to urgently alleviate suffering in Gaza, as part of a three-day visit to the region. The Minister will announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, including £12 million in funding to the […]
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As Brazil prepares to hand over the G20 presidency to South Africa, the international economic forum is set to introduce a bold new initiative aimed at lifting 500 million people out of poverty by 2030. The initiative reflects the G20’s growing recognition of the interconnectedness between economic inequality and global challenges such as climate change, […]
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Swiss multinational Holcim has announced its decision to exit the Nigerian market by selling its nearly 84% stake in Lafarge Africa to China’s Huaxin Cement. The deal, valued at approximately $1 billion, is a strategic move by Holcim to streamline its operations and focus on its core markets, marking a significant shift in its business […]
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In a move signaling Russia’s ongoing prioritization of its military and defense capabilities, President Vladimir Putin has approved a record-breaking national defense budget for 2024. According to an official statement posted on the Russian government’s website, a total of 13.5 trillion rubles (approximately $145 billion) has been allocated for defense, representing a significant 32.5% of […]
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Apple has launched an unprecedented initiative offering up to $1 million for anyone who can successfully hack into its Apple Intelligence server. The server, which powers the company’s cutting-edge software for iPhone 15 models and beyond, is a critical part of Apple’s infrastructure. This bold move signals the company’s commitment to cybersecurity and its ongoing […]
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Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup has garnered significant attention, with a record-breaking evaluation score of 419.8 out of 500—the highest ever in World Cup bidding history. This milestone highlights the Kingdom’s growing influence in global sports, as it positions itself to host the world’s premier football event. However, alongside its […]
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On this World AIDS Day, I join President Biden and Vice President Harris in calling for collective action with partners around the world to sustain and accelerate the great progress we have made toward ending HIV/AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. Over the past four years, the State Department has worked tirelessly to […]
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With war raging in Ukraine, the sabotage of undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, and increasingly aggressive nuclear rhetoric from Russia, many countries in the region are giving their citizens advice on how to prepare for a crisis, emergency or war. The Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which share borders with Russia, – […]
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Kyle Annette, Kyle and Laura all worked at the Friendship Diner in Evansville, Indiana. Unfortunately, the work environment was far from friendly. The diner’s owner created a hostile environment for employees and violated their workplace rights. As servers, they were ordered to share or “pool” their tips together, a practice that is illegal under the […]
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