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North Macedonia's authorities have detained 20 people after a massive fire ripped through a nightclub in Kocani early on Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring more than 150.

North Macedonia Fire: Death Toll Rises to 59, 20 Detained

North Macedonia: 51 Dead, Over 100 Injured in Nightclub Fire

Study: Marriage Triples Men's Obesity Risk

American Airlines Flight Catches Fire in Denver, 12 Injured

US Regulatory Agency Seeks Helicopter Ban Near Reagan Airport

Accidents

An oil tanker (Stena Immaculate) and cargo ship (Solong) collided off the northeastern coast of England at 9:48 am local time on Monday, causing fires on both vessels and triggering a major emergency response involving helicopters, lifeboats, and firefighting vessels.

Oil Tanker-Cargo Ship Collision Sparks Major North Sea Rescue

S.Korea to Declare Special Disaster Area in Pocheon After Accidental Bombing

Greece Train Crash Report Reveals System Failures and Possible Mystery Fuel

SpaceX Starship Explodes Mid-Flight, Disrupts US Air Traffic

Brazil: Giant Sinkholes Swallow Parts of Amazon City

Pollution

Only seven countries — Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia, and Iceland — met the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines for PM2.5 levels in 2024, while 126 countries exceeded the recommended limit of 5 micrograms per cubic meter.

Report: Only Seven Nations in the World Breathe Clean Air

Report: Russia's Kerch Strait Oil Spill Spreads

Global Plastics Talks Collapse

World's Largest Religious Festival Begins in India

India: New Delhi Pollution Hits 50 Times WHO Limit

Vaping

According to a new study presented at the Radiological Society of North America's annual meeting, vaping, even without nicotine, immediately reduces vascular function. It also decreases venous oxygen saturation, indicating less oxygen uptake by the lungs.

Study: Vaping Disrupts Vascular System, Oxygen Levels

Australia Bans Vape Sales Outside Pharmacies

French Parliament Backs Proposal to Ban Vapes

UK Government to Ban Disposable Vapes

Australia to Ban Single-Use Vape Imports From 2024

Obesity

According to a study published in The Lancet journal, the number of adults with overweight or obesity is expected to rise to 3.8B by 2050, representing about 60% of the global adult population.

Study: Half of Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050

Biden Admin. Proposes Expanding Coverage of Weight-Loss Drugs

Study: Weight-Loss Drugs Could Slow Down Biological Aging

Study: Eli Lilly Pill Cuts Genetic High Cholesterol 86%

Eli Lilly Sues Alleged Purveyors of Counterfeit Mounjaro

Drug addiction

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call for governments to mandate cigarette-style warning labels on alcoholic beverages to alert consumers about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer.

WHO Calls for Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Products

Sacklers, Purdue Pharma Agree to $7.4B Opioid Crisis Settlement

SCOTUS Upholds Outdoor Sleeping Ban

Five Arrested in Connection to Matthew Perry's Death

SCOTUS Rejects Purdue Pharma Settlement

Smoking

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a proposal on Wednesday to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes to 0.7 milligrams per gram of tobacco, which represents a roughly 95% reduction from current levels.

FDA Proposes Cutting Cigarette Nicotine Levels by 95%

EU Calls for Outdoor Smoking, Vaping Bans

Report: Tobacco Giant 'Manipulated Science' for Profit

UK Allegedly Considering Outdoor Smoking Bans

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

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

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

FDA: Amazon Selling Unapproved Eye Drops

US Senator Calls for Investigation Into 'Prime Energy' Drink

Alcoholism

Alcohol Stocks Fall After US Surgeon General Cancer Risk Warning

Finland, Sweden Set to Ease Alcohol Laws

A study has found that semaglutide, a drug originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes and sold by Novo Nordisk as brands Wegovy and Ozempic, cut alcohol consumption in patients by about 40% and reduced the desire to drink.

Weight-loss Drug Shows Promise in Reducing Alcohol Consumption

Radiation

Scientists Steer Lightning Bolts With Lasers

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