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Over 60% of Sri Lankan families skipping meals

COLOMBO (News 1st) – 32 percent of Sri Lankan households are now food insecure, and 68 percent of households are turning to food based coping strategies such as eating less preferred food or reducing the number of meals and portion-sizes, revealed the latest World Food Program figures.UNICEF estimates that approximately 2.3 million children are in need of humanitarian assistance, including 56,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM).In late October, the Humanitarian Needs and Priorities plan (HNP) was extended until the end of 2022, with the aim of providing life-saving humanitarian assistance to 3.4 million of the most vulnerable people in Sri Lanka. United Nations agencies, funds and programmes and implementing partners have stepped up their interventions recently and the number of people reached, currently at around 1.2 million, is expected to further pick up speed in the next few weeks. In November alone, WFP aims to distribute 7,398 MT of food to approximately 400,000 people in five districts.

Additionally,approximately one million children will receive school meals for three months across 7,900 schools island wide. Furthermore, FAO is stepping up its livelihood support interventions by providing much needed fertilizer to smallholder farmers. UNICEF, UNFPA and implementing partners are continuing to provide protection support to vulnerable women and children, and WHO is continuing to support the Ministry of Health primarily with the procurement of essential medicines and other medical supplies.UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that 7 Million Sri Lankans are in need of humanitarian assistance.The Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) plan has been extended until the end

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Lanarkshire pupil applauded as her inspiring speech on mental health heard in Parliament

A Lanarkshire school pupil has been hailed for her speech on mental health being read in Scottish Parliament.

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Sri Lanka Launches ‘Climate Prosperity Plan’ at COP27

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Tuesday (7) launched his country’s ‘Climate Prosperity Plan’ at the UN Climate Change Conference in Sharm el Sheikh (COP27), together with Bangladesh, Ghana, and Maldives who are also preparing such plans aimed at emboldening growth despite an increasingly climate insecure world.The Sri Lankan Climate Prosperity Plan (CPP) is a roadmap to attract foreign investment in Sri Lanka’s economy to boost economic growth and employment, while also accelerating climate adaptation and bringing down the country’s greenhouse gas emissions as it transitions towards net negative emissions.President Wickremesinghe spoke alongside Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo, and Maldivian Vice President Faisel Naseem.Compared to a Business As Usual scenario, Sri Lanka’s Climate Prosperity Plan is expected to deliver an economic growth rate that is 1% per year higher, resulting in GDP that is 34% higher by 2050.The Sri Lankan plan sets a target of increasing Sri Lanka’s renewable energy generation from 35% to 70% by 2030. The transport, forestry, water and tourism sectors have similarly ambitious aims.

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Financial Literacy Survey: 42% financially illiterate

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The first ever nationwide survey of financial literacy by the Central Bank has found that 42% of Sri Lankan adults are financially illiterate.‘Financial Literacy Survey Sri Lanka – 2021’, a publication of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, is now available for public access.The Regional Development Department of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, with the assistance of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) – under the IFC-DFAT Women in Work program – conducted the first-ever countrywide Financial Literacy Survey in Sri Lanka, as part of the implementation of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy of Sri Lanka. The key objective of the survey was to assess the level of financial literacy across the population to formulate appropriate policy measures.The survey focused on the elements of knowledge, attitudes, and behavior within the concept of financial literacy and this publication consists of the key survey findings.The survey findings reveal that 57.9 percent of adults are financially literate in Sri Lanka. Further, the findings imply that the level of financial literacy varies across different segments of the population, suggesting the need for targeted policy interventions. For instance, despite gender parity in education, the survey notes gender disparity in financial literacy.This publication is a useful collection of information for those who are interested in the field of financial inclusion.Writer: Teena Marian

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The 10 best books of 2022, according to Barnes and Noble booksellers

People walk outside the Barnes & Noble book store on Fifth Avenue in New York. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images) If you're looking for something new to read or want to add a new book to your current collection, Barnes & Noble has released its list of the 10 best books for 2022.The well-known bookseller’s list of reading material has a little something for everyone from former child TV star Jeannette McCurdy, former first lady Michelle Obama and one book about chemistry. Here is the list of the 10 best books, according to Barnes & Noble.1) "I’m Glad My Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy Jeannette McCurdy, a former actress on the popular Nickelodeon shows "iCarly" and "Sam & Cat," wrote a memoir detailing her challenges as a former child actor dealing with eating disorders, addiction, and a turbulent relationship with her mother.

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Recover money looted from scam to boost revenue – Sajith

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa speaking in Parliament on Friday (7) said the economy cannot be revived by a small group of people confining themselves to small rooms.He said the government must visit the people and understand their woes and the destruction that has been caused due to wrong economic decisions.He proposed for the government implement an economic growth strategy. He said that the government must recover the money looted from the state via various scams, and use that money to boost tax revenue.He proposed for the government to recover the looted funds via an anti-corruption program, and the UN's Stolen Asset Recovery Assistance program.

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Watch: Video shows 1st detailed evidence of killer whales hunting sharks in South Africa

FILE - Pod of killer whales. (Francois Gohier/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)A research and conservation team based in South Africa claims it has captured the first detailed video evidence of orcas, also known as killer whales, hunting white sharks, according to a recent study. Drone and helicopter footage posted to Sea Search Research & Conservation’s YouTube channel shows clips from May 2022, which captured a pod of five killer whales in Mossel Bay, South Africa, actively hunting and eventually killing a white shark. "This behavior has never been witnessed in detail before, and certainly never from the air," said lead author Alison Towner, a senior shark scientist at Marine Dynamics Academy in Gansbaai, South Africa, in a news release. The footage only shows one hunting event but scientists believe at least three white sharks were killed. While killer whales have been observed hunting other shark species in the wild, this is the first time they were witnessed hunting white sharks in the Mossel Bay area, the news release continued.The study also highlighted the evasive tactics the white sharks took in order to avoid predation, also known as their flight response, which has never been observed before.

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Food Crisis: Estate Sector worst affected, says WFP

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The World Food Program in its report for September 2022 reported that the highest level of acute food insecurity is in the Estate sector.The World Food Program has highlighted the tea production sector as having the highest level of acute food insecurity in the Estate sector.It is also recorded and among female-headed households, households with no education, and Samurdhi programme beneficiaries.A severe macroeconomic crisis caused acute shortages and spikes in the prices of essential products, including medicines, food, agricultural inputs and fuel, bringing the overall economic activities to a standstill, with major disruptions to agricultural production, said the WFP.It added that acute food insecurity has risen dramatically, as a result of import shortages, soaring prices, livelihood disruptions, reduced household purchasing power and exhaustion of less severe household coping strategies. The WFP said that Food and livelihood-related coping strategies are being widely adopted, including cutting the number of meals consumed in a day, reducing meal sizes, spending savings, and purchasing food on credit. As households exhaust these strategies, more of them are likely to engage in severe means of coping with negative knock-on consequences for food security over the medium term.The World Food Program warned that the situation is likely to deteriorate during the lean season from October 2022 to February 2023.It added that over 6.2 million people (28 percent of the population) are estimated to be moderately acute food insecure and 66 000 people to be severely acute food insecure. Immediate food assistance and livelihood programmes are essential for moderately and severely acute food insecure

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Female-headed homes hard hit by acute food insecurity in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Asia’s highest inflation rates and ongoing fuel scarcity continue to threaten food security in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka continues to experience an unprecedented economic crisis with high inflation, rising commodity prices, power shortages and scarcity of fuel.The World Food Program said that Asia’s highest inflation rates and ongoing fuel scarcity continue to threaten food security in Sri Lanka. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), an estimated 6.2 million people in Sri Lanka are facing moderate to severe acute food insecurity, with one in every four households applying negative coping strategies such as reducing the number of meals per day, reducing expenses on other essential things such as healthcare or withdrawing children from school. Female-headed households are seen to be particularly hard it, as are the urban poor and people working in the estate-sector.The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said that given the deteriorating food security and nutrition situation in Sri Lanka and the strong likelihood that the upcoming Maha season will not produce sufficient yields, several countries have pledged further assistance, especially towards improving food security and the critical inputs for the agriculture sector. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced an additional US$20 million in humanitarian assistance, bringing USAID’s total assistance to nearly US$92 million since June of this year. The United Kingdom pledged £3 million in lifesaving support going mostly toward food security and supporting farmers, while the EU released €1.5 million in humanitarian aid which will mainly be utilized for multipurpose cash assistance.The final

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Improved strategy for health and social care services in North Lanarkshire endorsed

An improved strategy for working with the people of North Lanarkshire around the planning and development of health and social care services has been endorsed by the North Lanarkshire Integration Joint Board.

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Food Insecurity : Many Sri Lankan families sacrificing meals

COLOMBO (News 1st); The World Food Program said that more than one-third of the population which is 37 percent is now facing acute food insecurity.Around eight in ten households are regularly turning to food-based coping strategies such as sacrificing meals, borrowing food, and reducing the number of meals eaten. July saw a particularly steep spike in reliance on coping strategies (19 percentage points), which persisted into August.The crisis is causing disproportionate impacts across different segments of society. This was seen across a range of divides – female-headed households are faring worse than male-headed households, while those in estate and urban areas are also faring worse than those in rural areas.

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Consumers willing to spend on health, well-being, says survey

NEW DELHI: Consumers are willing to spend on health and well-being, despite financial uncertainty, according to findings of a consumer survey conducted by Accenture. The consulting firm has been mapping consumer behaviour and sentiment since the onset of the pandemic. The latest survey, conducted in 16 countries including India, mapped responses from 11,000 consumers.

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Local school districts turn to therapy dogs to benefit students' mental health

PHILADELPHIA - Local school districts are turning to dogs as their newest strategy to help students and staff overcome mental and emotional struggles and stress in school.Puppies and full-grown dogs were in training with their owners at the Fallsington Elementary School in Levittown on Monday morning after the Pennsbury School District says their most recent goal is to have a therapy dog in every school in the district after recent statistics show that interacting with dogs can benefit people's mental health."We do mental health and suicide prevention programs and dogs are involved in every one of our programs," said Tricia Baker, Director of Attitudes in Reverse therapy dog training. Baker and her daughter, Katelyn, work with dogs to get them trained to provide a sense of calm and comfort in a counseling session or an emergency. The mother-daughter duo spends dozens of hours each week traveling to various schools to teach a 40-week program with dog owners and their pets."It's nice to take the knowledge we had teaching about dogs and turning it in to something even more," said Katelyn Baker. Nine administrators and teachers of the Pennsbury School District have volunteered for the 11-month intensive training course to reach their goal of having a dog assigned to each school in the district.

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Stop arresting peaceful activists under ‘imaginary charges’ – Medical Professionals

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Medical Professionals Sri Lanka for System Change have demanded an immediate stop to the 'continuing arrests and incarceration of peaceful activists under the guise of imaginary charges', and further appeals to the 'President and his Government to rethink their strategy and do their utmost to give relief to the suffering masses'.In a communique, the Medical Professionals Sri Lanka for System Change state that 'the new President made it his top priority to use the Police and other forces available to him, to apprehend the peaceful protesters and imprison them using the emergency powers as well as the much maligned Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), a piece of draconian legislation vehemently condemned by international human rights organizations over the years. Although the state of emergency has been lifted, purging of dissidents continue, over 3000 arrested so far, latest victims being a popular actress remanded for one week and student leaders incarcerated for up to three months or longer under the PTA.''Many government goons including parliamentarians and police officers, easily identified on video evidence as attackers of the peaceful protesters, have been enlarged on bail and are roaming freely dispensing their own brand of venom on the people.

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Covid Zero strategy: China shuts down city of 61 lakh

Also Read: What is the Chinese loan app case? Key points about ED raids Lockdowns would be implemented for four days through the end of September 8 in almost all towns in six of Guiyang's 10 districts, according to a local government notification. Authorities declared that all taxi services would be prohibited and that those living in the impacted neighbourhoods would only be allowed to leave their homes for Covid tests.

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Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off workers in attempt to reverse losses

FILE - A Bed Bath & Beyond sign hangs outside the store on June 29, 2022 in Miami, Fla. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)Bed Bath & Beyond said Wednesday that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.The home goods retailer based in Union, New Jersey, said it will close about 150 of its namesakes stores and slash its workforce by 20%.

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Military strategies must be preserved; Shavendra tells Malwathu Theros

COLOMBO (News 1st); The military strategies used by Sri Lankan forces to defeat terrorism must be preserved, said Chief of Defence Staff, General Shavendra Silva during his visit to Kandy on Monday (29)."I recall we had to dig trenches to move about at night. At times, we could not even move 100m.

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Goodbye crust: Papa Johns unveils pizza in a bowl

Papa Bowls are available in three varieties: Garden Veggie, Italian Meats Trio and Chicken Alfredo. (Papa Johns)Gone are the days when you would have a pizza box with nothing but unwanted pizza crust left inside.

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JAAF requests PUCSL to re-assess off-peak tariff rates

COLOMBO (News 1st); With the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL) granting permission to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CBSL) to increase power tariffs, the off-peak and daytime tariff applicable to industries has increased exponentially, said the Joint Apparel Association Forum. The initial proposal by the PUCSL suggested the off-peak industrial electricity tariff be increased from Rs 6.85 to Rs 14.50 and the daytime tariff be increased from Rs 11.00 to Rs 18.50. In response, the Joint Apparel Association (JAAF) submitted counter proposals at the stakeholder consultation, identifying the 113% increase in off-peak industrial electricity tariffs to be extraordinarily high and detrimental to the industry. JAAF suggested implementing the final tariff increases in two phases, with the proposed rate being reduced to approximately 50% in each phase. However, JAAF made no counter proposals for the suggested modest revisions for daytime tariffs, as the industry understands that these revisions are mandatory to rectify the massive losses incurred by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

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Many in US doubt their own impact on climate, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON - Americans are less concerned now about how climate change might impact them personally — and about how their personal choices affect the climate — than they were three years ago, a new poll shows, even as a wide majority still believe climate change is happening.The June Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, which was conducted before Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act on Friday, shows majorities of U.S. adults think the government and corporations have a significant responsibility to address climate change.

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Jan. 6 panel to interview Pennsylvania governor nominee Doug Mastriano

WASHINGTON - Pennsylvania's Republican governor nominee Doug Mastriano is appearing Tuesday before the Jan. 6 committee investigating the U.S.

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UN chief congratulates President on his appointment

COLOMBO (News 1st); The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Gueterres has congratulated President Ranil Wickremesinghe on his appointment, and had pointed out that his leadership would be critical in bringing stability and to usher Sri Lanka out of the current shallenges which it is facing. Whil welcoming the President's commitments to develop a national strategy to address the country's crisis, the UN Secretary General has encouraged diaogue among all stakeholders, including consultation with the public, as well as respect for rule of law and fundamental human rights principles. The United Nations remains ready to support the Government and the people of Sri Lanka to address immediate and long-term needs, he further states, adding that the Secretary General looks forward to continuing cooperation to advance peacebuilding, sustainable development and human rights for the benefit of all Sri Lankans.

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Star Health shares settled at ₹710.20 apiece down by ₹32.45 or 4.37% on BSE. The shares have touched an intraday low of ₹705 apiece and high of ₹765 apiece in the day. At the current price level, the company's market cap is around ₹40,914.63 crore.

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Jockey doubled athleisure business during pandemic

NEW DELHI : As part of its marketing strategy, Page Industries Ltd, the exclusive licensee of American brand Jockey, has increased its advertisement spending after a brief lull. Last week, it launched a new campaign for its men’s premium inner-wear collection. In an interview, Karthik Yathindra, chief marketing officer, Jockey India, said the company is back to spending 4-5% of its revenue on ads.

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House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse

A Stag Arms retro AR-15 style semi-automatic 5.56mm rifle is displayed during the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, Texas on May 28, 2022.

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Candy company will pay you $100K a year to be its official taste tester

M&Ms candy Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Candy Funhouse, an online, Canada-based candy store, is hiring a taste tester — the world’s first chief candy officer — at a salary of $100,000 a year.Job duties for the first chief candy officer include taste-testing more than 3,500 products a month, giving the "CCO (Chief Candy Officer) Stamp of Approval," leading the "FUNhouse" candy strategy and running candy board meetings, among other responsibilities. And you only have to be 5 years old or older and living in North America to apply."Do you love all things candy and chocolate? Are you passionate about confectionary treats and exploring unreleased and existing products? If so, this is the PERFECT position for you!" the job listing says.

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Macy's opening four smaller format stores outside malls this fall

Macy's accelerates the growth of its off-mall, small-format strategy. (Photo: Business Wire) Macy's will open four smaller format stores outside of malls later this fall as it looks to adapt to evolving consumer buying habits and preferences post-pandemic.The department store chain will open its third Market by Macy's location in the metro Atlanta suburb of Suwanee, Georgia on August 20.

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Kilimanjaro challenge for Stirling mental health fundraiser

A Stirling man ascended Africa’s highest mountain Kilimanjaro earlier this month to raise money for a men’s mental health charity.

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Convoy organizers discussed playing ‘race card’ with Lich’s Métis heritage

“Freedom Convoy” discussed using their ties to Métis identity to play the “race card” as part of an overall strategy to control their public image and garner sympathy for their cause, text messages suggest.The messages between Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, obtained by Ottawa police and entered as evidence by the Crown in Lich’s bail hearing this week, indicate how acutely aware the organizers were of the optics of the protest. Tamara Lich, ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer, denied bail The convoy’s connection to Pat King, who has spread racist conspiracy theories, as well as the appearance of Nazi and Confederate flags in the early days of the protest, prompted accusations that it was sympathetic to white nationalist causes.While planning the convoy, Lich and Barber appeared aware that racial identity could be raised in criticisms of it.

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India reports nearly 19,000 fresh covid cases, 39 deaths in last 24 hours

Rajesh Bhushan has directed states/UTs to do surveillance of incoming international travellers as a part of revised surveillance strategy in context of covid-19. Under the revised surveillance plan, Bhushan has directed states to follow three-pronged genomics surveillance strategy.

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Man wins $100,000 testing lottery strategy he saw on TV

he told South Carolina Education Lottery. And in the seventh week is when the big payout came — $100,000 on a Powerball ticket. "I didn’t even know how to play Powerball," he laughed while describing how he checked his ticket.He thought he only matched two numbers, but when his wife looked at the ticket she noticed he had the Powerball number.

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Nearly one in four European firms mull shifting out of China amid Covid outbreak

China, according report released Monday by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The survey was conducted at the end of April, when Shanghai was still in shutdown and restrictions in places like Jilin disrupted business activity.

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CEB Engineers to go on strike against bill to amend Sri Lanka Electricity Act

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineer’s Union has announced that it will move for a strike action with effect from midnight on Wednesday (8).The CEBEU noted that the strike is against the Bill gazetted on April 29, 2022 to amend the Sri Lanka Electricity Act No. 20 of 2009 (as amended by Act No.

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Singapore Air eyes overseas hubs as Covid exposes weakness of domestic market

Importance of India Goh highlighted India as a key growth area, saying it is expected to become the world’s third-biggest aviation market by the middle of this decade, if not before. Singapore Airlines teamed up with Indian conglomerate Tata Sons Pvt. to form full-service carrier Vistara, which started flying in 2014.

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Police inaction moves to center of Texas school shooting investigation

shooting in Uvalde, Texas.The delay in confronting the shooter — who was inside the school for more than an hour — could lead to discipline, lawsuits and even criminal charges against police.The attack that left 19 children and two teachers dead in a fourth grade classroom was the nation’s deadliest school shooting in nearly a decade, and for three days police offered a confusing and sometimes contradictory timeline that drew public anger and frustration. Texas governor says he was ‘misled’ about police response to Uvalde school shooting By Friday, authorities acknowledged that students and teachers repeatedly begged 911 operators for help while the police chief told more than a dozen officers to wait in a hallway at Robb Elementary School.

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Federal judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against NY Attorney General James

NEW YORK - A federal judge on Friday dismissed Donald Trump’s lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James, allowing her civil investigation into his business practices to continue.In a 43-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Brenda Sannes said she based her decision on case law that, in most cases, bars federal judges from interfering in state-level investigations.Sannes’ ruling came a day after a New York appeals court ruled that Trump must answer questions under oath in James’ probe, upholding a lower-court ruling requiring him to sit for a deposition."In a big victory, a federal court has dismissed Donald Trump’s baseless lawsuit to stop my office’s investigation into his and the Trump Organization’s financial dealings," James said in a tweet.

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Clothes that fight climate change: Researchers test aprons that capture CO2 from air

backed by H&M’s nonprofit, have launched a project in which cotton garments are treated with a solution that allows the clothing to capture CO2 from the air and then release it as nutrition for plants. The researchers are testing the project in the form of cotton aprons worn by staff at a restaurant in Stockholm, Sweden.CO2 is one of the main greenhouse gases that trap heat in the atmosphere and warm the planet. The fashion industry produces between 2% to 8% of global carbon emissions, according to the United Nations Environment Programme — while other more recent figures have estimated 8%-10%. Heightened demand from consumers for more sustainable practices has prompted the fashion industry to take interest and accelerate change.

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Animal lovers upset geese could be killed over excessive poop

FOSTER CITY, Calif. - An animal rights group in Foster City is protesting a plan to kill hundreds of geese in the city.A save-the-geese rally is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in front of City Hall.But residents who live near Marlin Park say the problem of goose poop has gotten out of hand.

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India revises its covid-19 surveillance strategy

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China’s Covid lockdowns drive middle-class citizens to go abroad

More Chinese citizens want to emigrate because of discontent with Beijing’s Covid strategy, but many face hurdles in obtaining passports and paperwork

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As inflation surges, Canadians find creative ways to save, cut costs

inflation levels — hitting 6.7 per cent in April — are a dominant factor pushing Yong and her family to re-imagine their budget in search of new ways to save. What's your personal inflation rate? Try our calculator to find out “Our family definitely has been feeling the pinch with inflation and the rising costs of gas and groceries,” she says.“I have been trying to stretch my dollar even more for the last couple months of my mat leave.”With one month left before she returns to work but surging prices already pushing down the bottom line, Yong tells Global News she’s been changing her approach to feeding her growing family and saving for the future to keep costs manageable in the short and long term.Yong is not alone in struggling to make ends meet and looking for workarounds to beat inflation, according to polling from Ipsos conducted exclusively for Global News.Asked about their strategies for fighting inflation in a mid-April poll, some 54 per cent of respondents said they were dining out less.

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Putin’s nuclear war threat is ‘very real’ and his 'psychiatric health is bad' - source

Vladimir Putin launching a nuclear war is "very real" and his “psychiatric health is bad indeed”, an oligarch close to the Russian tyrant has warned. A prominent billionaire has alerted associates about his health and said "stories about him going bonkers are not a joke”.

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Community members gather in Kingsessing to discuss ways to combat gun violence

PHILADELPHIA - Members of Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood gathered Monday to share ideas about ways to combat the scourge of gun violence plaguing the city. Philadelphia's Office of Policy and Strategic Initiative for Criminal Justice and Public Safety continued their Roadmap to Safer Communities initiative Friday night by hosting an open floor meeting at Francis J. Meyes Recreation Center. Members of Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood gathered Monday to share ideas about ways to combat the scourge of gun violence plaguing the city. The hope is to reduce gun violence by finding solutions from within communities through four goals or strategies: Connecting to and helping you thrive, Coordinating city services and planning, creating strong community engagement and partnerships, and safer and healthier neighborhoods. "What do they need more of? What are some things they see missing in the community?" Senior Director of Criminal Justice and Public Safety Erica Atwood said.

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Johnny Depp Trial: Amber Heard expected to testify this week

FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Actress Amber Heard is expected to testify this week in Johnny Depp's defamation trial that continues in a Fairfax County, Virginia courtroom just days after she abruptly fired her PR team. Heard is expected on the stand to respond as the first witness in the defense's case.Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and WeatherHeard was reportedly upset over negative headlines and fired marketing agency Precision Strategies on Thursday in favor of Shane Communications, according to an online report by the New York Post.The cross-examination of Johnny Depp concluded Monday after four days on the witness stand in a Fairfax County courtroom as part of his defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard.Last week, a forensic psychologist hired by Depp's legal team testified that Heard, his ex-wife, suffers from borderline and histrionic personality disorder.The psychologist, Shannon Curry, took the stand Tuesday saying she reached her diagnosis during 12 hours of interviews with Heard and after a review of her mental-health records.

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Taxes should be paid more by those well off – IMF

COLOMBO (News 1st); The International Monetary Fund says it will lend funds to Sri Lanka if it makes progress toward debt sustainability.“We at the IMF are very concerned about Sri Lanka and trying to work on finding as faster as a possible solution for the country. The most important issue is to find a credible and coherent macroeconomic strategy that addresses the key risks in the country,” said Anna-Marie Gulde Wolf, the Acting Director (Asia and Pacific Department) of the International Monetary Fund.She said that this would include on the fiscal side, a revenue-based consolidation strategy that increases the country’s ability to raise revenue and address most critical spending needs.She stressed that the monetary policy has to be tightened to keep inflation in check.“We see a need for a flexible exchange rate.

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Effect of nations' COVID restrictions on mental health varied by type, group

Two studies published yesterday in The Lancet Public Health detail how COVID-19 restrictions moderately affected adults' mental health in 15 nations, with one finding that the type of lockdowns were linked to the level of distress and opinion of the government, and the other suggesting that mental health declined slightly but significantly under lockdown—especially among women.

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Biden administration unveils steps to boost racial equity, make government fairer for everyone

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department is improving language access to its programs to help people with limited English proficiency better report crimes. The Interior Department is providing technical assistance to Native American tribes to help them apply for grants.

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