The US will add more than $450 million to the fight against OD deaths as the country’s addiction crisis rages on
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France calls for minimum price for flights in Europe
Low-cost airlines made inroads in Europe by offering rock-bottom fares. France’s transport minister is calling for that to change
Posted inWorld
Concern for top US Republican after second freeze while speaking
Mitch McConnell appeared briefly unable to speak at a news conference, the second time he has abruptly frozen in public
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‘I stand by my opinion’: Russian on trial for critical Ukraine interview
A Russian prosecuted for criticizing the Kremlin’s Ukraine offensive in an on-the-street interview stands by his words
Posted inEconomy
US regulators unveil new bank rules to improve financial stability
The regulators proposed banks hold more long-term debt and make “living wills” to better handle any future financial turmoil
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Canadian police file new charges over sale of suicide substances
Ontario man accused of targeting people at risk of self-harm online and sending more than 1,200 packages to over 40 countries
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Air pollution the greatest threat to human health, says study
Air pollution is more dangerous to health than smoking or alcohol. Yet the funding earmarked to address problem is relatively small
Posted inEconomy
US, China to set up commercial issues working group
The US and China have agreed to establish a working group to discuss trade tensions, in an effort to cool tensions
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French school abaya ban opens fresh secularism row
France’s decision to ban schoolgirls from wearing abayas has re-ignited debate about the country’s secular laws and treatment of Muslims
Posted inTech
ChatGPT turns to business as popularity wanes
OpenAI is launching a business version of ChatGPT as it grapples with declining usership nine months after its historic debut