'Ukraine must decide': Starmer stands by Zelensky in a challenge to proposals by Trump just hours after taking thinly veiled swipe at US President
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has challenged US president Donald Trump by explicitly stating that Ukraine must be allowed to decide the terms of a peace deal with Russia.
Darcula adds AI to its DIY phishing kits to help would-be vampires bleed victims dry
Because coding phishing sites from scratch is a real pain in the neck
Darcula, a cybercrime outfit that offers a phishing-as-a-service kit to other criminals, this week added AI capabilities to its kit that help would-be vampires spin up phishing sites in multiple languages more efficiently.…
Brit rugby player, 21, drowned on family holiday in Cyprus while lifeguards 'messed around on their phones', inquest hears
The father of a rugby player has blasted a resort after his son drowned in a pool while holidaying in Cyprus. Ben Woods 'died without lifeguards even noticing he had gone under the water.'
Apple issues warning to all 1.8b iPhone users: Delete this app NOW or your bank details will be stolen
Apple is warning their nearly two billion iPhone users to immediately delete another tech giant's app, claiming that your digital privacy is in grave danger .
Drugged-up killer who strangled partner to death before claiming it was a 'sex game gone wrong' is jailed for life
Alcwyn Thomas had spent the day drinking heavily and taking cocaine before strangling 45-year-old Victoria Thomas to death at the house they shared, in Cardiff.
Scientists call for 'urgent attention' after discovering harmful potential effects of Ozempic-like drugs
Blockbuster weight loss drugs like Ozempic could leave users at a higher risk of depression and suicidal thoughts, a groundbreaking new study has shown.
Essex primary school teacher banned after picking up young pupil by the neck
The teacher admitted to picking up a Year 1 student by the neck and lifting them off the ground
Knots Landing star Lar Park Lincoln dead at 63: Soap actress also featured in iconic horror franchise
Shortly after she began appearing on the soap opera in 1987, Lincoln also joined one of the most beloved horror franchises in the genre.
Demi Lovato sends Ozempic rumors into overdrive as she shows off tiny frame in new snap
The Confident singer, 32, posted an array of snaps recapping her life as of late, which included several photos of her slim physique.
Mum who lost teen son in Essex crash calls for government to act
Naomi said the issue of young people dying in crashes involving inexperienced drivers was "a national crisis"
Kristen Stewart's new wife Dylan Meyer confirms marriage with photos from laid-back LA ceremony
Kristen Stewart's new wife Dylan Meyer is giving fans a closer look at their laid-back wedding ceremony.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from April 25 to 27 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Multiple people taken to hospital following 'serious crash' on Essex road
Multiple people were left injured following a “serious crash” near St Osyth.
Gosfield school kids raise over £1K for classmate's electric wheelchair
PUPILS from Gosfield Community Primary School have raised more than £1,000, as part of a mission to fund an electric wheelchair for their classmate.
M25, Dartford Crossing and A12 road closures in Essex taking place this weekend
Upcoming closures from April 25 to 27 on the A12, Dartford Crossing and M25 may affect some drivers across Essex this weekend.
Multiple people taken to hospital following 'serious crash' on Essex road
Multiple people were left injured following a “serious crash” near St Osyth.
Police storm Witham home after 'suspicious incident' reported
A man was arrested and later released on conditional bail
Lorde sends fans into a frenzy by dropping first new single in four years: 'What Was That'
Lorde has sent fans into a frenzy by releasing her first solo single and music video in four years.
'What Was That' appears to be a reflection on the breakdown of her long-term relationship in 2023.
Celebrity Big Brother star Danny Beard's pal believes fellow finalist JoJo Siwa 'threw them under the bus' amid growing tensions over her killer nomination choice
Tension has been building between Danny and JoJo on the show after she used a 'killer nomination' to put Danny, 32, up for eviction.
Air Pollution Still Plagues Nearly Half of Americans
An anonymous reader quotes a report from NPR: Air in the U.S. has gotten cleaner for decades, adding years to people's lives and preventing millions of asthma attacks, but nearly half of Americans still live with unhealthy air pollution, a new report finds. The report comes as the Trump administration is considering rolling back some key air quality regulations. Air quality across the country has improved dramatically since regulations like the Clean Air Act were put in place in the 1970s to govern sources of pollution like coal-fired power plants and emissions from diesel trucks. Despite that progress, the air is still unhealthy and polluted in many parts of the country. In 2023, nearly half of the country's inhabitants -- 156 million people -- lived in places heavy in smog or soot pollution that harms their lungs, hearts, and brains, according to the newest edition of the American Lung Association's State of the Air report.
"Both these types of pollution cause people to die. They shorten life expectancy and drive increases in asthma rates," says Mary Rice, a pulmonologist at Harvard University. Pollution levels vary widely across the country, the report finds, with the worst soot pollution, averaged over the whole year, centered on California cities like Fresno and Bakersfield. Ozone pollution is highest in the Los Angeles region. Phoenix, Arizona, and Dallas, Texas, also rank in the top 10 most smog-heavy cities. Nationwide, people of color are about twice as likely to live somewhere with high soot and ozone pollution as white Americans. "The Clean Air Act is one of the greatest success stories in our country," says Rice. NPR notes that the law requires the EPA to revisit the science every five years, reassessing what health researchers have learned about the risks of breathing in poor air and adjusting the regulations accordingly.
"So the air quality standards have kept pace with the science over time, and levels of fine particulate matter have declined over the last 50-plus years," Rice says. "As a result, life expectancy is longer, and asthma rates have gone down." [...] "We are best equipped to protect our health when we have all the information, like weather and air quality," she says.
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