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EU Calls for Outdoor Smoking, Vaping Bans

Nigeria: Over 50 Killed in Fuel Tanker Explosion

Senator’s son to appear in court to change plea in North Dakota deputy’s crash death

Associated Press1 hr

WATCH: Michigan deputy climbs into moving truck to save driver suffering from medical emergency

Woman collecting cardboard killed in traffic accident

Korea Herald7 hrs

Cruise robotaxis return to the Bay Area nearly one year after pedestrian crash

TechCrunch12 hrs

Study: Weight-Loss Drugs Could Slow Down Biological Aging

Helicopter Crash Kills 22 On Board in Eastern Russia

UK Allegedly Considering Outdoor Smoking Bans

Accidents

Tesla Recalls Over 9K Model X Units Over Roof Issue

Five Bodies Found by Divers After Sinking of Superyacht Off Italy Coast

Man signaling car breakdown run over by distracted driver

Korea Herald1 day

Current laws cannot protect civilians in space if something goes wrong

New Scientist1 day

The Haitian Horror Story No One's Talking About

WATCH LIVE: Coast Guard holds third day of hearing into Titan submersible’s deadly implosion

PBS NewsHour19 hrs

One Dead, Six Missing After Superyacht Sinks off Italy's Coast

Plane Crash in Brazil Kills All 61 on Board

Hearing into Alaska Airlines Door Plug Incident Begins

Pollution

Serbia: Tens of Thousands Protest Lithium Mining Project

Men's Olympic Triathlon Cleared for Wednesday

Youth activists plan protests to demand action on climate as big events open in NYC

Associated Press1 hr

Project 2025 Would Drastically Cut Support for Carbon Removal

Project 2025 would ‘essentially eviscerate EPA,’ former staff warn

The Cybertruck In The Room: Why Elon Musk Isn’t On The First Forbes Sustainability Leaders List

Study: Lead, Arsenic and Other Toxins Found in Tampons

GM to Pay Nearly $146M in Penalties for Excess Car Emissions

Report: 8M Deaths Attributed to Air Pollution in 2021

Vaping

Australia Bans Vape Sales Outside Pharmacies

UK Government to Ban Disposable Vapes

Why This Shadowy Penny Stock Flogger May Kill His Own Regulator

Nicotine Analogs Pose Possible Health Risks Yet Evade Regulation

Scientific AmericanSep 11

Smoking "Hard" Drugs Is Now Killing Many Users

Psychology Today4 hrs

Hypocrisy, Spinelessness, and the Triumph of Donald Trump

French Parliament Backs Proposal to Ban Vapes

Australia to Ban Single-Use Vape Imports From 2024

Canada Launches Health Warnings on Individual Cigarettes

Obesity

Eli Lilly Sues Alleged Purveyors of Counterfeit Mounjaro

Study: Obese Children May Have Half the Average Life Expectancy

Sweat monitor could reveal when you are exercising too hard

New ScientistSep 06

Roundness: A Body Shape to Be Feared?

Psychology Today11 hrs

Is weight loss as simple as calories in, calories out? In the end, it’s your gut microbes and leftovers that make your calories count

The ConversationSep 11

I tried Nestlé's new weight-loss meals, and felt full for hours — but nutritionists have mixed reviews

Business Insider1 day

Scientists Exploring Alzheimer's Therapy Based on Exercise Plasma

Study: Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Has Significant Heart Benefits

Study: Metabolic Syndrome Increases Risk of Premature Death

Drug addiction

Five Arrested in Connection to Matthew Perry's Death

SCOTUS Upholds Outdoor Sleeping Ban

Happy 50th ‘SNL!’ Here’s a look back at the show’s very first cast

Associated Press14 hrs

Eric Roberts makes 'public apology' to sister Julia Roberts in new memoir: Report

In Kashmir, voting begins in first local elections since India revoked autonomy

NPR Online News1 day

Election 2024 live updates: Harris travels to Pennsylvania ahead of debate; Trump gives remarks in New York

SCOTUS Rejects Purdue Pharma Settlement

Hunter Biden Found Guilty on All Gun Charges

Biden and Xi Meet, Agree to Resume Military Communication

Smoking

Report: Tobacco Giant 'Manipulated Science' for Profit

Scientist Says 'Ultra-Processed Foods' Need Tobacco-Style Warning Labels

Never mind the health benefits, there are green reasons to stop vaping

New ScientistAug 30

Ending Smoking or Vaping

Psychology Today5 hrs

Schools are putting vape detectors in bathrooms — paid for by Juul

NPR Online News7 days

BAT Rothmans vows to prevent nicotine use by minors

Korea HeraldAug 09

Study: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Risk of Early Death

New Zealand Reverses Course on Tobacco Ban

WHO: Global Tobacco Use Declining

Product recalls & bans

Japan: Heads of Drug Maker Resign Over Potentially Deadly Diet Pills

FDA: Lead-Contaminated Apple Sauce May Have Been Intentional

Only 12 pct of unsafe food imports taken off market for disposal: report

Korea Herald5 days

Everything To Know About The Listeria Outbreaks—As Boar’s Head Plant Closes Indefinitely

Nearly 138,000 beds are being recalled after reports of them breaking or collapsing during use

Associated Press12 hrs

Boar's Head to 'permanently discontinue' liverwurst after fatal listeria outbreak

USA Today2 days

FDA: Amazon Selling Unapproved Eye Drops

FDA Warns 26 Eye Drop Brands Could Lead to Infection, Vision Loss

US Senator Calls for Investigation Into 'Prime Energy' Drink

Alcoholism

Finland, Sweden Set to Ease Alcohol Laws

[Grace Kao] American redemption vs. Korean punishment for BTS’ Suga

Korea HeraldSep 06

When Your Partner Drinks Too Much: Finding Balance in Love

Psychology Today2 days

Why many studies wrongly claim it’s healthy to drink a little alcohol

New ScientistJul 22

Drinking alcohol before conceiving a child could accelerate their aging – new research in mice

The ConversationAug 30

Tennis Star Jannik Sinner Tests Positive For Steroids—But Probe Finds It Was Unintentional

Weed Shouldn’t Be Banned for Elite Athletes, Some Experts Say

Scientific AmericanSep 21, 2022

Can a Statistic Used in Psychology Reveal the True Home Run Champ?

Psychology TodayApr 23

Kim Jong-kook 'enjoys' steroid abuse allegation made by fCanadian YouTuber

Korea HeraldAug 16

WADA has at least 3 more weeks to appeal case that exonerated U.S. Open champ Jannik Sinner of doping

EXPLAINER: Olympics Are Harder on Marijuana Than Pro Sports

'Olympics on steroids' CEO says they'll have stewards on call in case of overdosing athletes

Business InsiderJul 22

Kim Jong-kook lambastes Canadian fitness YouTuber

Korea HeraldAug 30

Chinese Swimming Doping Scandal: What to Know

Radiation

Study: Nuclear Weapons Tests Behind Radioactivity in Wild Boars

Scientists Steer Lightning Bolts With Lasers

Tiny nuclear-powered battery could work for decades in space or at sea

New Scientist1 day

The World’s First Nuclear Clock Could Unlock the Universe’s Dark Secrets

Scientific AmericanSep 11

Japanese candy tests positive for radioactive material before being imported to S. Korea

Korea HeraldJul 22

Scientist Once Ate Radioactive Uranium on Live TV To Prove It Was Harmless?

Apple AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 With Active Noise Cancellation Review: Not Worth It

Apple’s redesigned AirPods 4 feature $179 active noise canceling option, ship September 20

TechCrunchSep 10

Microphone made of atom-thick graphene could be used in smartphones

New ScientistAug 30

AirBnbs Turn Residential Neighborhood into "Motel Row"

Police push to tighten noise level at rallies, fly drones for evidence of illegal acts

Korea HeraldAug 16

The 5 best headphones for running in 2024

Business Insider1 day

Apple AirPods 4 review: defying expectations

AirPods Pro get USB-C and a few new tricks

TechCrunchMay 23

Most U.S. Children Now Use Headphones Regularly. Is Their Hearing at Risk?

Scientific AmericanAug 09