Deaths reported after chemical explosion at Washington state paper plant
Multiple people are dead, at least 10 are injured, and countless others are reportedly missing after a chemical explosion at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state. The explosion happened just before 7:30 a.m. local time at the Nippon Dynaware Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, less than an hourContinue Reading
FACT CHECK: Arroyo’s ‘message’ to lawmakers pushing for VP Sara impeachment is fake
Claim: Former president and now Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said that lawmakers are pushing for Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment to stop her from becoming president, knowing that if Duterte wins, she would get back at her critics for trying to hinder her presidential bid. Rating: FALSE WhyContinue Reading
Industry-Linked Studies Disproportionately Advocate Meat Consumption
Academic studies funded or supported by industry are 16 times more likely to draw positive conclusions about the health impacts of meat than independent research, a new review has found. Public health experts at the University of Queensland reviewed 500 nutritional studies, including nearly 80 that had received funding orContinue Reading
The Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture Project Was Always a Boondoggle
Was it all just bullshit? After bold talk of a “ grand bargain ” between Ottawa and Alberta, the much-hyped memorandum of understanding between premier Danielle Smith and Prime Minister Mark Carney seems to be devolving into a undignified series of federal capitulations around carbon pricing and clean energy regulations.Continue Reading
‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war
Iranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands., Tehran, Iran – “The fundamental principle is distrust towards America” – this is how senior lawmaker Abbas Moghtadaei described the situation to state television on Tuesday afternoon. It came after an IranianContinue Reading
‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza
Gaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy., Gaza City — In her tent, where she has spent much of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, 68-year-old I’tidal Hamdan prepares for her third consecutive Eid al-Adha away from home. Hamdan imagined thisContinue Reading
Innovation for Astrophysics Missions Workshop
ExEP … Meetings/Events Innovation for Astrophysics… ExEP Home Overview Team Missions Science Overview Decadal Surveys ExoExplorers Technology Technology Overview Needs and Gap Lists Strategic Astrophysics Technology (SAT) Awards ExEP Technology Colloquium Series In-Space Servicing and Assembly (iSSA) Segmented Coronagraph Design and Analysis (SCDA) Starshade Technology Development Starshade Exoplanet Data ChallengeContinue Reading
Ever Restless Mount Dukono Erupts
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory Ever Restless Mount Dukono Erupts Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World of ChangeContinue Reading
All evacuation orders lifted after explosion at California chemical tank is averted
The remaining 16,000 residents of Garden Grove, California, were allowed to return home Tuesday, days after the threat of a catastrophic explosion at a chemical tank prompted fears of an environmental disaster., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national or local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
Ukraine tests VR mental health care across 47 healthcare sites — largest documented deployment of its kind
A six-month deployment of mixed-reality therapy across 47 Ukrainian healthcare organizations reached 1,114 patients through 8,884 sessions. It is the largest documented test of VR mental health care in an active war zone, Defence Blog reported. The study, published on 26 May by Ukrainian health-tech startup Aspichi, with funding fromContinue Reading
Poland gets preliminary US approval to produce Russia’s Iskander killers — while Ukraine burns through 60 per month on “starvation ration”
Poland has received preliminary approval from the US State Department to manufacture PAC-3 MSE interceptor missiles domestically, says Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk, RMF24 reports. The Americans were initially skeptical, but their position shifted after a Polish delegation visited the US, driven by growing demand and shrinking US stocks. LockheedContinue Reading
Israel ‘intensifies’ attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon., Israel ‘intensifies’ attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people NewsFeed At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon as Israel says it is intensifying operations against Hezbollah. The group launched aContinue Reading