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Belgian region grapples with forever chemical scandal
The Hazard Herald - Kentucky
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A water contamination scandal has gripped a leafy corner of southern Belgium, causing anxious residents to queue up for blood tests to confirm potential exposure to so-called forever chemicals. On an early summer afternoon about a dozen people...
UFP INDUSTRIES INC (NASDAQ:UFPI) Stands Out as a Quality Investment with Strong EBIT Growth and High ROIC
myMotherLode - California
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July 30, 2025
The Caviar Cruise stock screening strategy is based on quality investing, a method that looks for companies with lasting competitive edges, solid financial health, and steady growth. Inspired by Belgian author Luc Kroeze’s The Caviar Formula, this...
Long walk home from Essex for West Lothian man who tried to take his own life
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 30, 2025
A West Lothian man who attempted to take his own life after his world fell apart is currently walking from "Essex to Edinburgh" to raise suicide prevention and mental health awareness. About 13 years ago, Craig Green found himself in the depths of...
Sandra ‘Sandy’ Sue Kiel
Lynden Tribune - Washington State
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Sandra Sue Kiel, lovingly known as Sandy, of Ferndale, passed away on July 11, 2025, at the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden. She was born on May 15, 1952, at Madigan Army Hospital in Tacoma to John Ralph DeBeeld and Marjorie Sue DeBeeld...
How to watch F1 Belgium Grand Prix for free: Race start time, channel
Syracuse.com - New York
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July 27, 2025
As the questions only grow louder regarding Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull, all eyes will be on the F1 driver at the Belgian Grand Prix. The race begins Sunday at 9 a.m. ET at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, where Verstappen has won three of...
How to watch the Belgian Grand Prix: TV channel and live stream for Formula One today
Evening Standard
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July 27, 2025
Piastri pipped the Briton in Saturday’s sprint race, though, finishing second to Max Verstappen, whose win marked a healthy start to life for new Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies. He replaced Christian Horner in that role as he was sacked...
US to burn US9m worth of contraceptives
Business Ghana
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The Trump administration is set to destroy $9.7 million worth of US-purchased contraceptives rather than deliver them to women overseas, following the dismantling of foreign assistance programs carried out by the US Agency for International...
Medical Electronic Systems Launches MaleMan - A Semen Analysis Reference Lab Service
Newswise
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July 25, 2025
Newswise — LOS ANGELES, CA – July 24, 2025 – Medical Electronic Systems (MES), a global leader in automated semen analysis and male fertility solutions, is proud to announce the official launch of MaleMan, a groundbreaking all-in-one semen...
Patients face vitamin deficiencies years after bariatric surgery
Medical News
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July 30, 2025
A new review uncovers why dangerous vitamin deficiencies, from vision loss to life-threatening complications, are harming patients years after weight loss surgery, and how better follow-up could save lives. Study: Nutritional Deficiencies...
Futures Rise Ahead Of Huge Day: Fed, Mag7 Earnings, Refunding, GDP And More
Zero Hedge
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US equity futures were modestly higher in the hours before Wednesday’s Fed rate decision (where Powell is expected to keep rates unchanged) as traders also braced for the restart of Mag7 earnings with META and MSFT reporting after the close, while...
Danone sales up as Asia punches in hefty growth
Food Navigator
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July 30, 2025
Key highlights from Danone’s H1 2025 performance Asia delivered standout growth: LFL sales +11.3%, volume/mix +11.9% China, North Asia & Oceania saw double-digit gains across all categories Specialized Nutrition up 12.9%, EDP up 8.5%, Waters up...
PM defends summer agreement as necessary step for reform
Belga News Agency
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July 24, 2025
Prime minister Bart De Wever defended the federal government’s summer agreement on Thursday during a session of the House Committee on Home Affairs, following a request for debate by the opposition. “Not everything is pleasant,” he admitted, “but...
NBCC holds second Nigerian-Belgian business meeting in 2025
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 26, 2025
The Nigerian Belgian Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), which has been in existence for 40 years and is more vibrant than ever, held its second Business Meeting of the year in Lagos on 26 June 2025, with the theme: “Gaining Insights for Successful...
Lewis Hamilton laments ‘unacceptable’ mistake as Lando Norris takes pole at Belgian GP
The Independent (U.S.)
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July 26, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Martin Brundle explains 'game over' moment for Christian Horner after brutal Red Bull sacking
GB News
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July 30, 2025
Sky Sports pundit Martin Brundle has expressed his firm belief that Red Bull's Austrian headquarters would never have dismissed Christian Horner without securing the agreement of the Verstappen camp. The veteran Formula 1 commentator made these...
How does doping affect athletes' health in the long and short term?
Euronews
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July 26, 2025
This weekend promises to be an exciting one for sports fans. The World Aquatics Championships in Singapore begin their third weekend of competition, while the prestigious Tour de France concludes on Sunday, marking the end of one of cycling’s...
Lando Norris on pole as McLaren lock out front row for Belgian F1 Grand Prix
The Guardian
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July 26, 2025
Lando Norris has always maintained confidence in his abilities even as the season has ebbed and flowed, a point he felt he made definitively in claiming pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix. While Norris soared Lewis Hamilton was left bereft,...
Lando Norris reveals injury details as F1 star prepares for Belgian Grand Prix
GB News
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July 26, 2025
Formula One driver Lando Norris has embraced an unusual superstition, claiming his facial injuries serve as a good luck talisman. The 25-year-old McLaren racer has sustained damage to his nose on two separate occasions, each coinciding with his...
Belgium’s honeybee decline highlights mixed picture for pollinator health in Europe
EurActiv
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July 24, 2025
A sharp decline in honeybee populations over the winter in Belgium has alarmed scientists and beekeepers alike, but the reality of pollinator health across Europe is more complex. Honeybee populations fell by 22.5% over the winter in Belgium,...
Ireland Enacts Controversial ‘Soft Opt-Out’ Organ Donation Law Amid Ethical Concerns
[your]NEWS
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July 30, 2025
Irish citizens are now presumed organ donors unless they actively opt out, raising alarm among ethicists and pro-life advocates. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Ireland has implemented a sweeping change to its organ donation policy that automatically...