LEUVEN, Belgium (Reuters) – New European Union rules that will ban products made using forced labour have raised the prospect of concluding a deal on critical minerals with the United States, EU trade chief Valdis…
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The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, coincides with an exciting time for wild birds. Local birds are singing for mates and fighting for territories as they gear up for their once-a-year chance to…
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The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has “turned a corner”. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain “bounces back”. According to his chancellor,…
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Investing.com– Oil prices settled higher Friday, notching strong gains for the week as geopolitical tensions bolstered bets on potential supply disruptions, though easing bets on sooner Federal Reserve rate cuts following a strong jobs report…
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Employees in the UK have just received a new right to request flexible working arrangements from the first day of a new job. This is courtesy of the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act and supporting…
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Flow, or being “in the zone,” is a state of amped-up creativity, enhanced productivity and blissful consciousness that, some psychologists believe, is also the secret to happiness. It’s considered the brain’s fast track to success…
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François Villeroy de Galhau The European Central Bank (ECB) should cut rates in the spring to maintain well-being rather than waiting until the summer, the governor of the Banque de France (BdF) said in a…
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By Harshit Verma (Reuters) – Electric grids across the U.S. are anticipating a rapid decline in solar generation during Monday’s total solar eclipse, which will span multiple states. NASA estimates the path of totality –…
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Americans seem to have quite a positive view of dietary supplements. According to a 2023 survey, 74% of U.S. adults take vitamins, prebiotics and the like. The business of supplements is booming, and with all…
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If you’ve looked in your utility drawer lately, you may have noticed the various shapes, sizes and types of batteries that power your electronic devices. First, there are the round, non-rechargeable button cells for your…
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