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Greenpeace ranked the European capitals by public transport affordability
Greenpeace studied 30 European countries and their capitals for the best and worst public transport ticketing systems. Dublin ranks last behind London, Amsterdam and Paris.
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Health & Science
Research shows nanoplastics found their way to the brains of mice
Nanoparticles of polystyrene can penetrate the neural system of mice. The size of the particles, as well as the biomolecules surrounding them, seem to have a significant influence on the uptake. More research needs to be conducted to understand the potential medical consequences on humans.
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Society
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the 6th consecutive year
Finland remains in the top position of the World Happiness Report in 2023 for the sixth year in a row. Afghanistan and Lebanon remain the two unhappiest countries in the survey.
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Society
Cocaine supply at record high levels in 2021, UN report says. Belgium and the Netherlands emerging hubs
Production and supply of cocaine reached record-high levels in 2021 despite the COVID-19 pandemic and increased seizures from law enforcement, according to the UNODC report. The transformation process becomes more efficient. Belgium and the Netherlands appear as emerging hubs of cocaine traffic in Europe.
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Business
Hong Kong to offer more than 500,000 free flight tickets with ‘Hello Hong Kong’ promotional campaign
Hong Kong hopes to bring 1.5 million visitors to the city by giving away more than 500,000 flight tickets to oversea travelers.
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Health & Science
Mpox: new name for monkeypox recommended by WHO to avoid stigma and racist comments
Mpox will be the new name used instead of monkeypox by the World Health Organization to avoid stigma and racist comments.
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