The consumer watchdog group said Wednesday that Starkey Spring Water had “worrying levels of arsenic,” ranging from 9.49 to 9.56 parts per billion. Federal regulations limit the amount of arsenic to 10 parts per billion, although Consumer Reports has been pushing for it to be reduced to 3 parts per …
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Entrance to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World is seen on the first day of closure as theme parks in the Orlando area suspend operations for two weeks in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Paul Hennessy / SOPA Images / LightRocket via Getty Images) Paul …
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Ben & Jerry’s and Eddie Bauer have joined a Facebook advertising boycott over concerns about how the social media giant handles hate speech. The ice cream brand and sportswear retailer pledged Tuesday to halt spending on Facebook and Instagram advertising for July in support of the “#StopHateForProfit” campaign launched by …
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission urges investors to beware of coronavirus pandemic scams and to carefully consider claims related to treatments, therapies and equipment that promise great returns for investors. The virus that has sickened more than 2.3 million Americans has also attracted bad actors seeking to profit …
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The International Monetary Fund has said the world economy will take a hit of $ 12 trillion (£ 9.6 trillion) from the Covid-19 pandemic after cutting its already bleak growth projections for the UK and other developed countries in 2020. The IMF said it would take two years for world …
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