Uber is buying 100 Tesla Model Ys to deploy in Tokyo

Uber announced that it is buying 100 Tesla Model Y electric vehicles to deploy in Tokyo as part of a new program. In 2020, Hertz announced an important effort to electrify its fleet of rental cars, led by a massive purchase of 100,000 Tesla Model 3 vehicles to be delivered over the next year. Shortly after, Hertz …

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Common origin behind major childhood allergies

Several major childhood allergies may all stem from the community of bacteria living in our gut, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital. The research, published in Nature Communications, identifies gut microbiome features and early life influences that are associated with children developing any …

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New slogan and campaign tries to lure tourists to DC

D.C. is trying to lure back international travelers with a new slogan and ad campaign that will directly target consumers. While more and more tourists are coming to the District as the city recovers from the pandemic, tourists from abroad are noticeably absent. The city is now trying to lure back international travelers with a …

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announces blood cancer diagnosis, currently undergoing treatment

CNN  —  House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has been diagnosed with “a very treatable blood cancer,” and has started treatment, he announced on Tuesday. “After a few days of not feeling like myself this past week, I had some blood work done. The results uncovered some irregularities and after undergoing additional tests, I was diagnosed …

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Dementia risk grows with increased exposure to air pollution, study finds – Chico Enterprise-Record

Tony Briscoe | Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Long-term exposure to one of the most prevalent types of air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia, a debilitating neurological disease associated with memory loss and reduced cognitive function, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Michigan have concluded that …

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Child found living in home with dozens of dead dogs in NJ

EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) — A child was found living inside a home in Evesham Township, New Jersey, with dozens of dead dogs during an animal cruelty investigation, police said Tuesday. Rebecca Halbach, 35, and Brandon Leconey, 32, are facing endangering the welfare of a child and animal cruelty charges. Police said more than 30 …

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The World Sailing Show – XS Sailing

The World Sailing Show delivers 30-minute episodes which feature news, profiles, and racing highlights from across the world of sailing. The August episode of the World Sailing Show is dedicated to the 2023 Allianz Sailing World Championships, The Hague, where athletes in all 10 of the Olympic sailing events competed for gold, Para Sailors made …

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Investors demand clarity from government on net zero

Investors managing £1.5 trillion in assets have warned the government that a lack of clarity on green policies risks stalling investments needed to reach the 2050 net zero target. Ministers have been told that recent signals around key policy areas, including a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by the end …

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