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Global plastic talks collapse as countries remain divided
Nagaland Post
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August 15, 2025
Global talks to develop a landmark treaty to end plastic pollution have once again failed. The UN negotiations, the sixth round of talks in just under three years, were due to end on Thursday but countries continued to negotiate into the night in...
Global treaty talks crumble after nations remain divided on critical subject: 'Missed a historic opportunity'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 15, 2025
Once high hopes for an international treaty governing plastic production and waste have come crashing down as countries failed yet again to reach an agreement during recent talks in Geneva, Switzerland, the BBC reported. Despite extending...
Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell in Canyon County and Van Wyck Boat Ramp on Lake Cascade in Valley County
Big Country News Connection - Washington State
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NAMPA - The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing health advisories for two bodies of water after harmful algal blooms were identified, urging caution when recreating in or near the water: Lake Lowell in Canyon County. Lake Lowell is...
National Rum Day 2025: History, Types, And 10 Cocktails To Celebrate On August 16
News18
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August 16, 2025
Last Updated:August 16, 2025, 06:42 IST National Rum Day is a great chance to discover rum’s rich history, try new cocktails, and enjoy a flavourful, refreshing spirit with friends or on your own. National Rum Day will be observed on August 16....
Health advisories issued for Lake Lowell and Van Wyck Boat Ramp due to algal blooms
IdahoNews
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BOISE, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has issued health advisories for Lake Lowell in Canyon County and the Van Wyck Boat Ramp on Lake Cascade in Valley County following the identification of harmful algal blooms. The...
Global health firm named ‘Great Place to Work’ for fourth year
Manila Standard
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August 15, 2025
A great place to work is defined by competitive pay, strong benefits, and a culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and inspired. Open communication fosters collaboration, while opportunities for professional growth align with a shared sense...
Global coral collapse a neglected crisis
Bangkok Post
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August 15, 2025
Before the crack of dawn on Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand, Somsak Chaisri paddles his wooden boat over waters that used to shimmer with life. A once-vibrant coral garden below the water surface now consists of dead skeleton-like structures....
Health officials downplayed data on natural immunity, misrepresented study, never updated findings
Just the News
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August 15, 2025
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in August 2021 that vaccines offered greater protection than a previous COVID-19 infection, officials cited a study that never included any such conclusion. In fact, the study that CDC...
Local Man Wins TOPS Award in State-Wide Competition
Lewis County Herald - Tennessee
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August 14, 2025
Losing weight can seem intimidating, especially when you consider that 1 in 3 American adults is obese and Tennessee has an obesity rate of 37.6%, ninth highest in the country. Obesity can cause an array of medical conditions, including heart...
International Geneva in Crisis: Where do we go from here?
Le News
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August 15, 2025
A report by Swiss broadcaster RTS looks at the impact large budget cuts at the United Nations are having on the canton of Geneva, home to the UN in Europe. RTS describes the resulting lay-offs as one of the most significant in Geneva’s history,...
Health Awareness Month proclaimed in Orange
The Orange Leader - Texas
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August 15, 2025
Published 3:15 pm Friday, August 15, 2025 Mayor Larry Spears Jr. has proclaimed the month of August as Health Awareness Month, the week of Aug. 3 – 9, 2025 as National Health Centers Week, and Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025 as TAN Healthcare Day. National...
Fitness influencer blasts Nike-backed Smithsonian exhibit on Lia Thomas sparking debate over transgender athlete fairness
The Times of India
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August 15, 2025
Fitness influencer blasts Nike-backed Smithsonian exhibit on Lia Thomas sparking debate over transgender athlete fairness (Image via Getty) Lia Thomas, the former University of Pennsylvania swimmer, is at the heart of a fight over fairness and...
National Links: People who are prone to disgust seem to fear density more
Greater Greater Washington
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August 15, 2025
Ewww or Ahhh? Image by Nathan Arrington used with permission. Research finds that individuals who are more sensitive to the feeling of disgust are more likely to dislike urban density; what does this mean for engagement around planning processes?...
Hundreds possibly exposed to rabies in bat-infested cabins at Wyoming national park
NBC Connecticut
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August 15, 2025
Health officials are working to alert hundreds of people in dozens of states and several countries who may have been exposed to rabies in bat-infested cabins in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park over the past few months. As of Friday, none of...
How AI and supercomputers could revolutionise personalised medicine
The European Magazine
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August 15, 2025
The combination of artificial intelligence, advanced molecular modelling and genomic sequencing could transform medicine. With the right investment, the UK could lead this change, writes Professor Syma Khalid of the University of Oxford Artificial...
A prestigious Drexel fellowship for women in medicine is now open to men
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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During a 30th anniversary celebration for Drexel University’s prestigious female-only leadership medical fellowship in early May, the program’s executive director lamented the “frustratingly slow” progress of women’s advancement to top jobs in...
It was difficult studying medicine at 14 – Cyprus varsity’s top graduate
Punch
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August 15, 2025
At just 20, Blessing Adekola has made history as the youngest African to graduate with a degree in medical from Cyprus International University. In this inspiring interview with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI, the Oyo-born scholar opens up about leaving home...
1 gas station in cities throughout Yellow Medicine County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 9
SW Minnesota Today
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August 15, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Yellow Medicine County...
Nation's AI-backed drug market hits global stride
China Daily
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China's artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery is accelerating its role as a prominent player in global biotech. Experts and industry insiders said the sector is drawing unprecedented international attention, even though no AI-discovered...
San Diego health providers to write prescriptions for museums, theater and dance
KPBS - California
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August 16, 2025
Rates of depression and anxiety among young people in the U.S. have increased sharply in recent years — it's been called a "youth mental health crisis." Now, a novel approach to combat the issue, developed in the United Kingdom, is coming to San...