How clothe makers pre-pollute unborn babies with toxic chemicals used to add better smell on textiles
The chemical cocktails in fragrances are often toxic as they are derived from petroleum and coal tar, and not made from the essential oils of flowers or sweet-smelling plants. As soon as you smell an air freshener, scented candle or laundry detergent, you have already absorbed the chemicals into your body as they enter through your lungs.
New investigation lays bare how textile firms add dangerous chemicals to clothing for fragrance to boost profits
Although Europe practices precautionary principles, the US assumes chemicals are safe until proven otherwise. Unfortunately, it may take many years before science can prove a toxin triggers negative health effects, unnecessarily exposing you to danger. Laundry detergent, fabric softener and dryer sheets also add fragrance to your clothing, much of which may be vented to your neighbourhood through your dryer, contributing to declining air quality.
Biden administration comes under scrutiny as court in Missouri rules on US social media censorship
The Republican attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana filed the lawsuit last year, alleging that the Biden administration fostered a sprawling “federal censorship enterprise” that pressured social-media platforms to scrub away dissenting views, including criticism of mask mandates and objections to Covid-19 vaccination.
US President Biden’s son Hunter to plead guilty to tax offences and possession of firearm as a drug user
The gun charge states that Hunter Biden possessed a handgun, a Colt Cobra 38 special, for 11 days in October 2018 despite knowing he was a drug user. The count carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison, but the Justice Department said Hunter Biden had reached a pretrial agreement. This likely means as long as he adheres to the terms of the agreement, the case will be wiped from his record.
Greek leader Kyriakos Mitsotaki blasts critics of rescue effort for sunken vessel with 750 migrants on board
Greek authorities continue to face criticism, however, over their failure to act more quickly. They say the migrants insisted they didn’t need any help, but non-governmental organisations say they received a number of calls for help.
Hopes of finding missing submersible in Atlantic bound for Titanic site fade as US, Canadian Coast Guards search draw blanks
OceanGate’s expeditions to the Titanic wreck site include archaeologists and marine biologists. The company also brings people who pay to come along, known as “mission specialists.” They take turns operating sonar equipment and performing other tasks in the five-person submersible.
Re-ethnicisation of Uganda, suppression of opinion have rigged the Pearl of Africa into East Africa’s Museveni Inc
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania – the founding members of the original East African Community – may have agreed to renew the spirit of East African regionalism but are so unlike especially in the way they pursue development, prioritise development and utilise their resources for development.
Scientists: Increased drilling of underground water between1993 and 2010 has tilted Earth’s axis of rotation
Gravitational surveys have measured the depletion of underground reservoirs, which is caused in large part by irrigation, especially in northwestern India and western North America. These surveys show that groundwater pumping shifted enough mass into the oceans to cause 6.24 millimetres of global sea-level rise between 1993 and 2010
China’s President Xi Jinping pitches for ‘sound and steady China-US relations’ after meeting US Foreign Secretary Blinken
China has refused to entertain Washington’s bid to resume military-to-military communication channels, citing US sanctions as the obstacle. The two sides appeared entrenched in their positions over everything from Taiwan to trade, including US actions toward China’s chip industry, human rights and Russia’s war against Ukraine.
American missionary freed from captivity in Niger by Al Qaeda terrorist recounts how ‘it was hell’, US ignoring his ordeal
American officials have said little about the circumstances of Woodke’s release, noting only that it was a collaborative effort and that the US government did not pay a ransom or make other concessions. Woodke was freed alongside a French journalist, Olivier Dubois, even as other hostages remain in the area. Woodke was similarly circumspect, saying that he doesn’t know with certainty what led to his release but that he was recovered by French forces.
