A new study published on July 2 in Nature has found a strong link between air pollution and lung cancer in people who have never smoked. The research, led by researchers at the University of California San Diego and the National Cancer Institute, analyzed data from over 871 never-smokers living in 28 regions with different … Read more
Coach Stephanie White of the Indiana Fever expressed frustration after a 98-87 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on July 5. Despite holding a late lead, the Fever collapsed under pressure. White attributed the defeat to a lack of discipline on defense and poor execution of screens. The recent loss marks the second time this … Read more
Nine financial firms, including major banks Credit Suisse and Citigroup, have been penalised S$27.5 million by Singapore over money laundering breaches. The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced the penalties on Friday, citing lapses related to the city’s largest money laundering case. Credit Suisse’s local branch was fined S$5.8 million, while UBS Group AG and Citigroup … Read more
Oil prices surged above $64.50 on Tuesday, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) trading at $64.60, as Saudi Arabia is expected to raise its August crude oil prices for Asian buyers to the highest in four months. The move comes amid a mix of factors, including tensions in the Middle East and improved market sentiment following … Read more
New York City’s congestion pricing tolling program turned six months old on Saturday, with Governor Kathy Hochul boasting about its success. According to data from her office, traffic in the city has decreased by 11% since the program began, with 67,000 fewer vehicles entering the Congestion Relief Zone daily. Compared to last year, over 10 … Read more
Ian Machado Garry is still eager to face Belal Muhammad, but it seems like the fight won’t happen when he wants it. Following his recent callout on social media, Garry expressed frustration with Muhammad’s refusal to face him directly. Garry was last seen backing up Belal Muhammad during a recent bout against Jack Della Maddalena, … Read more
New York City’s congestion pricing program, which began on January 5, is showing positive results six months into its implementation. Governor Kathy Hochul said that the program has made life in New York better by reducing traffic, increasing business and revenue, and improving public transportation. The MTA reports that the program has generated over $219 … Read more
China’s increasing mining acquisitions in Africa and the Middle East have raised concerns among investors, policymakers, and environmental groups. The country aims to secure control over critical minerals like cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, which are essential for the green revolution. China has doubled down on securing raw material supply chains through aggressive mergers … Read more
By Ann Skeet and Adina Ardelean, Experts Weigh In On Trump’s Trade Policy. Tariff policies under the Trump administration have sparked debate about their fairness and impact on American households. Critics argue that these tariffs are regressive taxes, favoring wealthy individuals over lower-income families. Experts from Santa Clara University’s Markkula Center for Applied Ethics suggest … Read more
Researchers at the University of Sydney have made another breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease. After years of research, they successfully targeted the SOD1 protein with a drug treatment in mice, showing a “dramatic” improvement in motor skills. The next challenge is to develop a safe and effective treatment for humans, paving the way for a … Read more