In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers investigated the link between deployment duration to military bases that utilized open burn pits and the probability of being diagnosed with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases among veterans. The study revealed that extended deployment to bases utilizing open burn Pits is linked to slightly increased odds of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, ischemic stroke, and hypertension. This suggests potential adverse health outcomes linked to environmental factors while serving in the military.
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Contributions from Professor Williams, Ms Johnson, and Ms Harriott comprised a part of 'Stories in the Dust. The show is expected to tour the UK later this year.
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New research by INSEAD faculty explores the potential downsides of anti-corruption efforts. Another paper examines how job candidates self-censor when negotiating pay at firms that frame the work in terms of its social impact. Other published articles delve into the impact of short-term-oriented data on financial forecasting.
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In several states, the mercury has soared beyond 45 degrees Celsius, prompting red alerts for Odisha and West Bengal. Over the next four days, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Interior Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu will experience heatwave conditions.
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Climber dead, another seriously injured after 1,000-foot fall off a mountain in Denali National Park in Alaska. The roped climbers were ascending a route known as the Escalator," a steep and technical alpine climb on the peak's southeast face, when the accident occurred. Another climbing party on the route witnessed the fall and notified park rangers at approximately 10:45 p.m. local time.
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The 24 nations to qualify for the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan have been decided, with four Asian teams joining New Zealand at the tournament. The latest to qualify are Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan and Thailand who won their places at the AFC Asian FutSal Cup. Four former world champions have booked their places. New Zealand will attend the tournament for the first time.
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Luke Littler beat Joe Cullen 8-4 in the final at the Austrian Darts Open. Littler won his second trophy on the European Tour in his debut season on the professional circuit. He has now won titles in Bahrain, Belgium, Austria and in Britain.
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In the southeast of England, 25mm to 30mm of rain has fallen in 24 hours this weekend. For some places that is more than half the April average, your coat and gloves may soon be redundant, however. X X may be using cookies and other technologies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enablecookies or to allow those cookies just once. To view this content, we need your permission to use cookies.
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Go City, the world’s leading sightseeing pass brand, has expanded its offerings through a strategic partnership with Merlin Entertainments. The London Pass, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and Go City London, has now been enhanced to include seven of the iconic city’s top experiences. These attractions include Madame Tussauds London, Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Shrek’s Adventure! London, SEA LIFE London Aquarium and LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort.
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ZeroBaseOne will start its first world tour with a concert in Seoul in September, its agency WakeOne Entertainment said.ZeroBase One's inaugural tour will kick off with three concerts in Seoul from Sept. 20 to 22.The Seoul performance will be held at the KSPO Dome in southern Seoul.
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