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Day: February 4, 2025

Alcohol-related deaths spiked 18% during pandemic, study finds – National

Alcohol-related deaths rose about 18 per cent during the pandemic, according to a study that points to the harm of making liquor more available at a time of increased vulnerability. Researchers with the Public Health Agency of Canada compared alcohol-related deaths and hospitalizations before and after the pandemic, finding 1,600 more deaths than expected. They…

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10 Most Protective Dog Breeds That Take Guard Duty Seriously

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Some dogs are born with a deep, natural instinct to protect their families. These loyal dogs can sense danger before it even reaches their doorstep. Known for their fierce guarding abilities, they take their job seriously,…

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‘You may prefer Pele, Messi, Maradona…’: Cristiano Ronaldo ends GOAT debate, calls himself ‘most complete player ever’ | Football News

Cristiano Ronaldo ended the long-standing debate on who is the greatest player of all time. The Portuguese put himself ahead of eternal rival Lionel Messi, 1986 World Cup winner Diego Maradona, and Brazil legend Pele to declare himself football’s GOAT. Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal(REUTERS) Ronaldo has won five Ballons d’Or…

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New porn app for iPhone emerges due to EU antitrust law; Apple reacts

Apple called a new pornography app on its App Store in the European Union (EU) a ‘danger to children’, claiming that digital rules there allowed it to reach the store. A 3D printed Apple logo is seen in front of a displayed European Union flag in this illustration taken September 2, 2016.(Dado Ruvic/Reuters) This comes…

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UBS earnings Q4 2024

UBS shares lost ground after the lender’s fourth-quarter results and up to $3 billion share buyback plans failed to impress. Switzerland’s largest bank on Tuesday reported net profit attributable to shareholders of $770 million, compared with a $483 million estimate in a company-provided consensus estimate and with a mean forecast of $886.4 million in a…

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Employee Engagement And Culture: A Very Important Connection

Highlighting The Importance Of An Engagement-Oriented Company Culture Directly influencing every aspect of the workplace, employee engagement is a critical factor for organizational success, and, unsurprisingly, a prerequisite for a positive working culture. Engagement requires a commitment to the company’s goals, values, and mission, all of which are fundamental cultural components in a corporate environment….

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China announces counter tariffs on numerous U.S. products as U.S. levies were due to take effect

China said Tuesday it would counter President Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports. It also announced an antitrust investigation into Google and other trade measures aimed at the U.S. China said it would implement a 15% tariff on coal and liquefied natural gas products as well as…

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7 Dog Breeds Rarely Found In America

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More America is home to countless dog breeds, but some remain incredibly rare, even in 2025. While Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds dominate households, a few exceptional breeds fly under the radar. These dogs, with their fascinating…

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Iconic Harmony welcomes CNY with festive joy and dream car giveaway

Iconic Maison Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Iconic Worldwide Berhad, celebrated the Chinese New Year in spectacular fashion at its highly anticipated Chinese New Year Open House, bringing together families, friends, and communities for a joyous celebration filled with tradition, entertainment, and prosperity. As part of its commitment to giving back to loyal…

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Up-and-down Bruins try to get steady vs. Wild

The Boston Bruins will search for some much-needed consistency in the final week before the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off break, kicking off a three-game stretch with a Tuesday night bout against the Minnesota Wild. HT Image Recent weeks have seen Boston go on a 5-1-1 run and sustain back-to-back losses by a combined 13-4 score….

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How Honda is incorporating EVs into the cars it builds in America

ANNA, Ohio—Honda’s Anna Engine Plant has changed a little since I last visited. As we wound our way past the four-cylinder production line, the green-painted scaffolding and overhead gantries gave way to a more open expanse of the cavernous building. Conveyor belts have been replaced by little robots that move pallets around, and bright LED…

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Gold prices hit record high as investors seek safe-haven after Donald Trump tariffs

Gold prices soared to a record high on Monday as investors turned to safe-haven assets following US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, while also warning of potential levies on the European Union, news agency Reuters reported. The move intensified fears of rising inflation and its possible effects on…

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Palantir (PLTR) Q4 earnings 2024

Alex Karp, chief executive officer of Palantir Technologies Inc., during a Bloomberg Technology television interview during the FoundryCon event in Palo Alto, California, US, on Thursday, March 7, 2024.  David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Palantir shares surged more than 15% in extended trading on Monday after the software company reported fourth-quarter earnings…

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Impactful Virtual Training: How To Create

The Keys To Making Virtual Training Work In recent years, virtual training has become essential. However, designing and delivering effective virtual training remains more of an exception than the norm. Virtual training failures are common. We’ve seen and heard it all: Boring, static, dull sessions Poorly designed slides Ineffective facilitation Technical issues Yet, success is…

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Trump orders the creation of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund. Here’s what that means.

Washington — President Trump on Monday took the first steps toward his administration creating a government-owned investment fund, tasking the heads of the Treasury Department and Commerce Department with beginning the process to create an American sovereign wealth fund.  Mr. Trump signed an executive order that charges Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick, Mr….

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