Watchdog group discovers three more spray paint brands with lead content 11 June 2026, Quezon City. Despite the national ban on lead in paint production, the EcoWaste Coalition uncovered additional spray paint brands that contain one or more colors with…
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Tuesday June 16, 6pm – NYC VFP Screening of “DISOBEYING ORDERS; GI RESISTANCE TO THE VIETNAM WAR” at The People’s Forum, 320 West 37th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues) Directed by Pam Sporn during the first Gulf War in…
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Commenting on the violence that swept through Belfast in the wake of the brutal stabbing of Stephen Ogilvie, the deputy leader of the Green Party, Rachel Millward, said: “Last night we saw a wave of appalling violence sweep across Belfast, leaving people homeless as their homes were burned, and communities terrified as migrants and people […]
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Dear Yvette and Sadiq, On 14 June, the ‘Great Israeli Real Estate’ event is due to come to London to auction stolen Palestinian land to the highest bidder. The event proudly promotes the sale of land in settlements like ‘Gush Etzion’ in the occupied West Bank, marked as illegal under international law. [1] Theresa May’s […]
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Sport psychology also builds resilience and emotional skills that support long-term participation and enjoyment, says Dr Michelle Bach, lecturer and senior clinical psychologist at the NWU's Centre for Health and Human Performance.
Two Canadian films are among the winners of the 15th International Uranium Film Festival of Rio de Janeiro 2026. Documentary „THE ATOMIC SCREEN“ by Alain Vézina received the Best Documentary Feature Film Award, and the short fiction movie „The Moth“…
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US DOCUMENTARY “BOMBSHELL” RECEIVES TOP AWARD OF THE 15TH INTERNATIONAL URANIUM FILM FESTIVAL IN RIO DE JANEIRO The US documentary feature film “Bombshell” by director Ben Loeterman and producer Gaia De Simoni is among the main winners of the 15th…
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The North-West University 2027 application season is open.
The NWU Eagles defeated Mkhambathi FC 2-1 in the semi-final to secure promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship and book a place in the national final.
8 June 2026, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition reiterated the warnings from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against skin-lightening products containing high levels of mercury and/or hydroquinone. “We urge anyone using mercury-tainted skin whiteners to…
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BUFFALO, N.Y. (June 8, 2026) – To satisfy foodservice operators looking to add affordable indulgence to their menus, Rich Products is introducing three dessert portfolios that taste as exceptional as they look: 4” Mini Cakes in four classic flavors, 5” Double Layer Cakes in five options, and Our Specialty Treat Shop™ Whipped Dessert Dips in […]
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In a speech to the Bakers, Food and Allied Workers Union today, Green Party leader Zack Polanski will warn that food insecurity is not a ‘distant threat’ and is already impacting customers, farmers and workers in the food industry. Warning that the UK’s food system is ‘close to collapse’ under pressure from rising temperatures and […]
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Even though high winds and heavy rains tore a section of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium roof early in May, the stadium will still welcome the thousands of Bok supporters who will attend the match on 20 June.
Group presses for strict regulation and monitoring of children’s products to prevent toxic exposure 7 June 2026, Quezon City. Hazardous chemicals like lead, which harm developing brains, must not be used in children’s products, including backpacks and other school supplies.…
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Denver, CO — On Thursday Governor Polis signed into law HB26-1226 (Manage Emissions from Electric Generating Units), which requires more transparency on the costs incurred from running coal units past their retirement dates, directs the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to approve new resources to help the state reach its 2030 climate targets, ... [continued]
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Firm Extends Around-the-Clock Market Access Through Advanced Technology, Operational Expertise, and Commitment to Capital Markets Innovation Pasadena, CA — June 05, 2026 — Wedbush Securities, a leading financial services firm, today announced its full support for CME Group’s launch of 24/7 Cryptocurrency futures trading, providing clients with uninterrupted access to regulated digital asset…
Berlin, 5 June 2026 – The Document Foundation today announced the release of LibreOffice 26.2.4, the fourth maintenance update to the LibreOffice 26.2 branch. Building on the major feature release published on February 4, 2026, this update delivers targeted bug fixes and stability improvements contributed by a global community of
Degrees continue to accumulate faster than the demand for high-skilled labour.
On May 28th, the Black Alliance for Peace and its North-South Project for People(s)-Centered Human Rights called on the international community to withdraw all support for the World Cup Games through an international boycott. The call lays out the stark…
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EcoWaste Coalition backs Rotterdam Convention action to control trade of lead-based pigments and paints containing them 5 June 2026. On World Environment Day, IPEN and its over 730 member groups from around the world are highlighting the ongoing risks to…
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Product claims it “doesn’t contain mercury.” 3 June 2026, Quezon City. For its latest toxic exposé, the environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition announced that it has detected mercury in an imported herbal cream that promises to “make the skin…
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_Follow-on investment brings Budderfly’s total capital access to over $1.1 billion across equity, corporate debt, and project financing vehicles_
On May 7th 2026, IGLYO published its report “LGBTQI Youth Mental Health in the Spotlight”. We congratulate IGLYO on this important document and are happy to have been able to contribute to the report by spreading the survey. The report builds on research on the mental health challenges, needs and barriers of LGBTQI young people; […]
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Promotes Joe Borruso to Head of Global Equities; Names Michael Kaye and Weston Boone as Managing Directors Pasadena, CA – June 02, 2026 – Wedbush, a leading financial services firm, today announced the expansion of its Equity Sales & Trading platform with the promotion of Joe Borruso to Managing Director, Head of Global Equities,...
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The 41st edition of the biennial Worldchefs Congress & Expo brought the largest global event for chefs to the UK for the first time in its 98-year history, with delegates from 65 countries coming together in Newport from May 16 to 19, 2026. Paris, France | 2 June 2026 – The 41st Worldchefs Congress & […]
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1 June 2026, Jakarta, Indonesia/Manila, Philippines – Environmental health and justice groups in Indonesia and the Philippines commended police and customs authorities for intercepting an illegal shipment of mercury en route from Jakarta to Mindanao. In a joint statement, Nexus3…
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1 June 2026 – The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project (HCWM Project) has joined the opening of the weeklong “Brigada Eskwela” activity at Jose P. Laurel Sr. High School (JPLSHS) in Project 4, Quezon City, today to assist…
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2 June 2026, Davao City/Quezon City. Before World Environment Day on June 5, health and environmental groups in the Philippines released a report exposing the dangers of phthalates and bisphenols, stressing “the science is sufficient, the obligation to act is…
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Professional chefs to compete in Napa for more than $20k in prizes, showcase innovative pizzas featuring Real California cheese and dairy products Tracy, Calif. (June 1, 2026) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the eight finalists selected to compete in the 2026 Real California Pizza Contest, a nationwide competition celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, […]
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Model Offers Compact, Ventless Frying with Built-In Oil Filtration Hudson, MA (June 1, 2026) – Motion Technology, Inc. (MTI), the leader in ventless frying technology, is proud to announce the release of the AutoFry® MTI-10X PRO, the newest model in its innovative PRO Series of automated deep fryers. Built as the PRO version of the […]
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