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Tampons Sold in US, UK, and Greece Discovered Containing Dangerous Levels of Toxic Metals

Tampons Sold in US, UK, and Greece Discovered Containing Dangerous Levels of Toxic Metals

An alarming investigation has revealed that tampons contain toxic metals, including dangerous levels of arsenic, chromium, and lead, with all 16 tested metals detected in at least one product.


US Adds Over 200K Jobs in June as Unemployment Rate Hits 4.1%, Highest Since 2021

In June, the US labor market added 206,000 jobs while the unemployment rate rose to 4.1%, the highest since 2021, indicating potential underlying challenges despite positive job growth.

Baltimore Business Offers to Sell Watches Using Pieces of Collapsed Bridge

Local watchmaker Tsao Baltimore recently acquired a portion of scrap metal that was once the Francis Scott Key Bridge in an effort to keep its memory alive.

China Leads the Generative AI Patents Race, Far Surpassing the US: UN Report

China filed six times more patents for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies than United States-based inventors, according to a UN report.


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Federal Judge Blocks Mississippi Law Requiring Social Media to Restrict Access to Children
A US District Court judge blocked the Mississippi state government from enforcing a new law requiring social media users to verify their ages and restrict access by minors to sites if they lack parental permission or consent.
John Deere Cuts 600 Jobs Across 3 Midwest Plants
John Deere said that it was planning to lay off around 600 employees across three of its Midwest factories by the end of August as it intends to focus on its operations in Mexico.
China's UN Envoy Criticizes US AI Investment Restrictions as Divisive
China's UN envoy criticized the United States' recent draft rules targeting investments in artificial intelligence and other tech sectors in China.
Ownership of Boston Celtics for Sale Weeks After Winning NBA Championship
The Boston Celtics is up for sale after its majority owner, Boston Basketball Partners LLC, announced its intention to sell all of its shares in the team.
ShowPlace Icon Theater Closes Down After 15 Years
The ShowPlace Icon Theater in Chicago closed down at the end of its last day of business on June 30.
US States Divided Over Gun Store Sales Having Special Credit Card Tracking
A California law requiring credit card networks to provide banks with special retail codes that could be assigned to gun stores to track their sales is set to be implemented on July 1.
Lending Site Reveals Gen X Owes Most Debt Among Generations
In a new analysis, most Americans also owe thousands of dollars other than their home loans, with Gen X footing the most expensive bill compared to different generations.
US Drug Prices Soared by 37% Over Past Decade, Far Surpassing Inflation Rate
Prescription drug prices in the US have reportedly climbed over the past decade, with a rate far surpassing inflation.
TikTok Ban Could Suppress Minority Voices, Justice Groups Argue in Court
A coalition of social and racial justice groups argued in a legal brief that a federal ban or forced sale of TikTok would suppress minority voices by disrupting a crucial platform for online connection and advocacy.
Jury Orders NFL to Pay $4.7 Billion in Damages After Breaking Antitrust Laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ Case
A jury in a California-based US District Court ordered the NFL to pay almost $4.8 billion in damages to a class action after a ruling found the league violating antitrust laws.
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