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What’s This Now? Clouds of Bugs Descend on New York City
By the time Martin DuPain got back home from a short walk last Thursday afternoon, he was covered with a smattering of tiny flying critters. They were in his hair, on his shirt and in his nose. When ...
WHO Research Arm Set to Declare Sweetener as Possible Carcinogen: Sources
One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen next month by a leading global health body, according to two sources with ...
U.S. Malaria Cases Mark First Local Spread Since 2003: CDC
The United States saw five cases of malaria spread by mosquitos in the May and June—the first time there's been local spread in 20 years. There were four cases detected in Florida and one in Texas, ...
NYC Sinking Under Weight of Buildings as Rising Oceans Threatens its Banks
If rising oceans aren't worry enough, add this to the risks New York City faces: The metropolis is slowly sinking under the weight of its skyscrapers, homes, asphalt and humanity itself. New research ...
What Insurers Should Know About PFAS
Scientists faced a problem when the space race was heating up in the mid-20th century. They needed to develop materials to withstand the heat of atmospheric entry and ...
6 Emerging Risks to Watch: From Glacial Floods to More Destructive Wildfires
In this edition of Risk Alerts, we highlight toxins in children's makeup, glacial floods, pollution's impact on mental health, wildfires, food addiction and ...
Financial Stress Harming Workers’ Mental Health: The Hartford
New research by The Hartford finds 63 percent of U.S. workers feel their financial stress has increased over the past year, and 56 percent say their financial stress ...
Subaru Recalls 271,000 U.S. Vehicles, Urges Drivers to Park Outside
Subaru on Tuesday said it was recalling 271,000 Ascent sport utility vehicles, 2019 through 2022 model year, due to increased fire risk and urged owners to park their ...
Apple Sued by Women Who Say Airtag Lets Stalkers Track Victims
Apple Inc. has been sued by two women who said its AirTag devices have made it easier for their former partners and other stalkers to track down victims.