Research shows that children get less nicotine from second-hand e-cigarettes than from cigarettes

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Children who live in homes where adults use e-cigarettes are exposed to significantly less nicotine through secondhand aerosol than children in homes where adults use traditional cigarettes, a new study finds. But vaping still exposes children to nicotine and can pose other risks as well. To keep kids completely nicotine-free, researchers say, people shouldn’t smoke … Read more

Tesla’s German factory missing 65,000 mugs

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Of all the workplace issues and employee discord at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Germany, the lack of mugs may be one of the most contentious topics for management. During a heated staff meeting that was largely focused on concerns about safety and wages, Tesla factory manager André Thierig expressed concern about tens of thousands of coffee … Read more

Horoscope for Friday, July 12, 2024

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Moon alarm There are no restrictions for shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Libra. Aries (March 21-April 19) While your focus is on home, family, and perhaps a parent, this is a great day to chat. Interactions with partners and close friends can expand your world in a fun way. Meanwhile, romance is … Read more

2024 ESPY Winners: Full List

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Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P Some of the biggest stars from sports and entertainment gathered at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday night to celebrate the best moments of the year in sports. The 2024 ESPYS. The show, which aired live on ABC-TV, was hosted by tennis legend Serena Williams. Other guests included … Read more

SpaceX Falcon 9 second stage fails, leaving Starlink satellites in wrong orbit – Spaceflight Now

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An unusual ice formation on the second stage of the Falcon 9 that launched the Starlink 8-3 mission. Image: SpaceX. SpaceX suffered its first in-flight Falcon 9 rocket failure since 2015, sending 20 Starlink satellites into a dangerously low orbit. SpaceX founder Elon Musk said it was unclear whether the spacecraft could be saved using … Read more

2,400 patients in the Portland area may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis by a doctor and will receive a warning letter

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Two Portland-area hospital organizations announced Thursday afternoon that a doctor involved in about 2,400 surgeries and other procedures may have exposed patients to infections including HIV and hepatitis B and C. Providence Health & Services and Legacy Health have sent out press releases stating that a physician or member of the Oregon Anesthesiology Group may … Read more

Biden opens high-stakes press conference by calling Kamala ‘Vice President Trump,’ but doubles down on his candidacy in November

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Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US news coverage and analysis delivered to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Joe Biden accidentally referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as “Vice President Trump” when answering his first question during a closely watched, tense news conference as he faced pressure from … Read more

Chinese exports rise at fastest pace in more than a year

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Stay up to date with free updates Simply register for the Chinese trade myFT Digest — straight to your inbox. China’s exports grew at the fastest pace in more than a year last month, with trade remaining a rare bright spot for the world’s second-largest economy despite rising tensions with Europe and the United States. … Read more