New Documentary “Deserted: Europe’s Deadly Migration Policy” Exposes the EU’s Role in Deadly Migration Practices

A newly released documentary, Deserted: Europe’s Deadly Migration Policy, produced by Lighthouse Reports in collaboration with ARD and Deutsche Welle, sheds light on Europe’s involvement in one of the most harrowing aspects of migration across North Africa. This feature-length film stems from the Desert Dumps investigation, which uncovered a disturbing and systematic practice where thousands […]

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Is weightlifting safe for kids and teens? Here’s what parents need to know

Muscular physiques have always been popular, but in the last decade or so people around the world have become increasingly conscious of their body image, largely due to social media like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. This fixation on bodily aesthetics has taken especially strong hold among Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012) and […]

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Skegness man jailed for life for murder of partner who died two years after he set her on fire

A man formerly from Skegness has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his partner, two years after he set her on fire in the home they shared. Leigh Pateman, 47, doused his partner Ellen Marshall in petrol and set light to her. Pateman repeatedly threatened to kill her during arguments. On 22 […]

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Vitol-Backed VPI to Commit €450 Million to Battery Storage Projects in Germany

Vitol-backed power company VPI has announced plans to invest up to €450 million ($496 million) in battery storage projects across Germany over the next three to five years. The investment is part of a broader strategy to capitalize on Germany’s rapidly expanding renewable energy market and address the growing need for energy storage solutions to […]

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US: Nationwide Surge in FedEx Package Thefts: AT&T iPhones Targeted in Organized Crime Ring

A troubling wave of package thefts is sweeping across the United States, with organized crime syndicates increasingly targeting FedEx deliveries, particularly those containing iPhones from AT&T. Authorities are reporting a significant rise in these crimes, prompting widespread concern as thieves exploit sophisticated tactics to intercept deliveries. Coordinated Crime Networks Police investigations have revealed a growing […]

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Global Black Friday Online Sales Soar to $74.4 Billion, Marking a 5% Year-on-Year Growth

Black Friday 2024 has set a new benchmark for online shopping, with global sales reaching a record-breaking $74.4 billion. This represents a 5% increase compared to the previous year, indicating continued strong consumer demand during the holiday shopping season. Of this total, U.S. consumers alone contributed $10.8 billion, reflecting a notable 10.2% year-over-year growth in […]

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U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations AwardedLEED® Gold Certification For New U.S. Embassy Port Moresby

In recognition of the Department’s commitment to environmental leadership and sustainable design, the new U.S. Embassy Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council. Designed in collaboration by KCCT Architecture and Krueck Sexton Partners and constructed by Framaco International Inc., the […]

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6 actions for governments on gender-based violence and harassment at work

Leadership from federal, state and local governments is key to ending gender-based violence and harassment (GBVH) in the world of work. Government representatives should collaborate with employers, workers and unions to develop and implement policies, programs and legislation to address the root causes of GBVH and the needs of survivors who have experienced GBVH in […]

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Eminem’s Mom, Debbie Nelson, Passes Away at 69 After Battle with Lung Cancer

Debbie Nelson, the mother of renowned rapper Eminem, has passed away at the age of 69 following a lengthy struggle with advanced lung cancer. According to reports from TMZ, she died on the evening of November 2, 2024, in St. Joseph, Missouri. The news comes after her diagnosis of terminal cancer was made public in […]

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Asteroid COWECP5 Set to Enter Earth’s Atmosphere Over Siberia Today December 3, 2024

A newly discovered asteroid, designated COWECP5, is predicted to enter Earth’s atmosphere on December 3, 2024, over Siberia, Russia. The event is scheduled to occur at approximately 16:15 UTC (+/- 5 minutes), marking the 11th recorded Earth impactor and the fourth for this year alone. Discovery and Size of the Asteroid Asteroid COWECP5 was detected […]

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