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Due to record high air pollution, Pakistan's second-largest city, Lahore, closed its elementary schools for a week and issued work-from-home orders.

Pakistan: Schools Close in Lahore as Air Pollution Hits Record Level

Serbia Roof Collapse Kills At Least 14

Bizarre test shows light can actually cast its own shadow

New Scientist2 hrs

UN: National Climate Pledges 'Miles Short' of 2030 Target

The Devastating True Story Behind FX’s Say Nothing

Accidents

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a preliminary evaluation on Thursday into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system's alleged failure to "detect and respond appropriately to reduced roadway visibility conditions."

US Opens Probe Into Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' System After Fatality

Nigeria: Fuel Tanker Explosion Kills At Least 140

Tesla issues sixth recall this year for Cybertrucks

DR Congo: At Least 78 Killed After Boat Capsizes in Lake Kivu

Elevator, escalator accidents spike among over-65s

Korea Herald1 day

Pollution

According to a recent study of the planet's life support systems, researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) say industrial civilization is on the verge of or has already crossed the seventh of nine "planetary boundaries."

Report: Earth May Have Surpassed 7 of 9 'Planetary Boundaries'

Serbia: Tens of Thousands Protest Lithium Mining Project

As Pakistan chokes on smog, is the government doing enough?

Al Jazeera4 hrs

Men's Olympic Triathlon Cleared for Wednesday

Mounting evidence points to air pollution as a cause of eczema

New Scientist1 day

Vaping

Australia has banned the production, sale, supply, and commercial possession of disposable and non-therapeutic vapes — with or without nicotine content.

Australia Bans Vape Sales Outside Pharmacies

UK Government to Ban Disposable Vapes

Here’s what happens when a school is located near a cannabis dispensary

The Conversation2 days

French Parliament Backs Proposal to Ban Vapes

Parents Labeling a Kid’s Friend a Bad Influence Can Backfire

Scientific American7 days

Obesity

According to recently presented research, Semaglutide, a key ingredient of weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, has been found to slow down aging and curb the causes of many chronic diseases

Study: Weight-Loss Drugs Could Slow Down Biological Aging

Eli Lilly Sues Alleged Purveyors of Counterfeit Mounjaro

What to Know About How Lupus Affects Weight

Study: Obese Children May Have Half the Average Life Expectancy

I shifted a stone in baby weight on Ozempic - but then I quit and the results were devastating

Daily Mail3 hrs

Drug addiction

Five people were arrested and charged on Thursday in connection with the months-long investigation into the death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry last year from "acute effects" of ketamine.

Five Arrested in Connection to Matthew Perry's Death

SCOTUS Upholds Outdoor Sleeping Ban

Korean model admits drug use, seeks help from embassy in Manila: report

Korea Herald1 day

SCOTUS Rejects Purdue Pharma Settlement

JD Vance Adviser Posted on Reddit for Years About Use of Cocaine, ‘Gas Station Heroin,’ Other Drugs

Smoking

The European Commission Tuesday revised its 2009 guidelines regarding smoking, proposing to raise a "tobacco-free generation" by 2040 and to de-normalize tobacco use.

EU Calls for Outdoor Smoking, Vaping Bans

UK Allegedly Considering Outdoor Smoking Bans

The Best Way to Stall Dementia: Quit Smoking

Psychology Today13 hrs

Report: Tobacco Giant 'Manipulated Science' for Profit

Did Disney Co. Edit Photos of Its Founder Smoking?

Product recalls & bans

The chairman and president of Japanese drug manufacturer Kobayashi Pharmaceutical have stepped down amid an investigation into whether their dietary supplements are linked to hundreds of deaths.

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

FDA: Lead-Contaminated Apple Sauce May Have Been Intentional

Medical King recalls 222,000 adult bed assistance rails after one reported death

Associated Press1 hr

FDA: Amazon Selling Unapproved Eye Drops

Recalled Cheeseburgers Given Highest Risk Level by FDA

Alcoholism

Finland and Sweden have planned to soften the stringent laws that control the sale of alcoholic beverages to ease up their government monopolies.

Finland, Sweden Set to Ease Alcohol Laws

Will 'APT.' revive Korean drinking games? We asked Korean drinkers

Korea HeraldNov 01

Ozempic and Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction, study suggests

Sinner doping case could have been communicated more efficiently, ATP chair says

Associated Press5 hrs

Angel Reese Fired by Chicago Sky for Steroid Use?

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

Scientific AmericanNov 16, 2022

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

Psychology TodayJun 18

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

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

Korea HeraldOct 11

Jannik Sinner’s doping case is already decided in court of public opinion, Italy’s tennis chief says

Associated Press21 hrs

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 InsiderSep 16

Radiation

According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology on Wednesday, atmospheric nuclear weapons tests conducted in the mid-1900s are behind high levels of radioactivity found in Europe's wild boars.

Study: Nuclear Weapons Tests Behind Radioactivity in Wild Boars

Scientists Steer Lightning Bolts With Lasers

Scientists Have Pushed the Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox to New Limits

Radioactive ion beam could target tumours more precisely

New ScientistOct 04

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

New ScientistOct 25

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

Korea HeraldOct 11

AirPods Pro get USB-C and a few new tricks

TechCrunchJul 18

Do you hear what I see? How blindness changes how you process the sound of movement

The ConversationAug 17

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

Scientific AmericanOct 04

Zinc provides new clue for why loud noise causes hearing loss

New ScientistOct 18

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

TechCrunchSep 16

Police may use decibel-measuring device in protests: news report

Korea HeraldOct 11

Loud sounds at movies and concerts can cause hearing loss, but there are ways to protect your ears

The ConversationNov 01