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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
High bacteria levels prompt closures for these Mass. beaches
Due to high levels of bacteria in these bodies of water, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has closed them for the time being. In total, four beaches are closed, three of which are located in Boston and one in Concord, according to the DPH. The purpose of Concord's Walden Pond closure is to accommodate facility repair work, according to the DPH, which noted that Red Cross Beach will remain open, weather permitting. Once the project is complete, the beach will reopen. Constitution, Malibu, and Tenean beaches in Boston, however, are closed with the reasoning being 'bacteria excess.' Bacteria in the water can come from a variety of sources, including: Stormwater (rain) run-off Failing or malfunctioning septic systems Combined and sanitary sewer overflows Leaking sewer pipes Illegal sewer hookups Wildlife and pet waste Agricultural runoff In order to ensure beaches are safe for swimming, the DPH tests the waters anywhere from daily to monthly, depending on how likely the beach is to have water quality issues and its popularity. If a beach is used often or is prone to water quality issues, then it's tested more often and vice versa, the DPH wrote. Beaches remain closed until laboratory analysis shows bacteria levels are within the acceptable range for safe swimming. 'Laboratory analysis for all beach samples takes approximately 24 hours,' according to the department's website. 'So it is common for a beach closure to last a day or two following an exceedance.' Swimming in beach water that has high levels of bacteria can be risky and can result in illnesses, including: Gastrointestinal symptoms- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain Respiratory symptoms- sore throat, cough, runny nose and sneezing Dermatological symptoms- skin rash and itching Eye and ear symptoms- irritation, earache, itching Flu-like symptoms- fever and chills Therefore, it's important to check for any warnings or beach closures indicating that the water could be unsafe. To do this, done check the weather, avoid swimming after heavy rain, watch for signs of water pollution like discolored, fast flowing and strong smelling water, do not swim near trash or litter floating in the water, avoid swallowing the water and swim in areas designated as 'swim beaches.' Although a beach could be posted, the public can still visit the location and take part in other activities that don't involve contact with the water. This can include anything from playing sports like volleyball or frisbee to sunbathing or collecting seashells or sea glass, the DPH said. The public can also do its part in helping to reduce contamination and pollution at the beach by: Cleaning up after pets Not feeding the birds as it encourages them to hang around the beaches, which increases fecal matter Using public restrooms Picking up and throwing away trash using public restrooms or properly disposing of it at home Not entering the water when sick or feeling unwell Changing diapers and putting plastic or rubber pants, known as swim diapers, on diapered children before they enter the water Not dumping anything down storm drains, as water moving through these drains does not get treated at a wastewater facility and flows directly into lakes and streams Avoiding the use of fertilizers and pesticides in yards since these chemicals can easily carry into the surface of waters during rain events and snowmelt Use walkways and avoid walking on dunes to prevent erosion and preserve vegetation that filters out pollutants from runoff before they reach the beach More details from the DPH can be found here. Street flooding possible in Mass. Saturday due to widespread showers, thunderstorms Pentagon boss Hegseth warns of 'devastating' consequences if China looks to 'conquer' Taiwan RFK Jr. slammed raw milk shots with podcast host in the White House Major Trump foe says Republicans keep approaching her with shocking message 'Turning a blind eye to genocide': Mass. Rep. Neal's visit to Ireland protested Read the original article on MassLive.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Climate
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Earthquake strikes fault line at risk of 'The Big One' just miles from iconic US city
An earthquake has struck California 's Bay Area right along a fault line experts now fear may be the surprise cause of the long-awaited 'Big One.' The US Geological Survey (USGS) said the 3.2 magnitude quake struck in the city of Concord at 3:11pm ET Friday afternoon. Concord, home to more than 120,000 Californians, is just 25 miles from San Francisco. There have been no reports of any injuries, according to KGO. Concord also sits just five miles from the Hayward Fault, a 74-mile fault line that runs along the foot of the East Bay hills. While Friday's earthquake likely wasn't felt in San Francisco, experts fear the Hayward Fault could soon unleash a historical earthquake that devastates the entire Bay Area. This is a developing story. More updates to come.
CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
3.2 earthquake hits Concord; light shaking felt across East Bay
A minor earthquake struck Concord shortly after noon on Friday and was felt across the East Bay, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 3.2 magnitude quake struck at 12:11 p.m. with an epicenter near Concord Community Park just south of Cowell Road, according to automated data from the USGS. Location of Concord 3.2 magnitude earthquake, May 30, 2025. USGS/KPIX The data showed people felt the light or weak shaking as far north as Fairfield and as far south as Danville. The USGS indicated the quake hit along the Concord-Green Valley Fault. There were no injuries or damage reported.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When is MultiVersus shutting down?
Finally, the story of MultiVersus finally comes to an end. There has been a lot going on in the world of this multiplayer title. The genre was already hugely overcrowded, where the Warner Bros. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Games title's short stay proves how tough this category has become. Similar thing was thought about Marvel Rivals too, but it turned the tables over everyone's head, and still is the best multiplayer gamer in the market right now, even after over nine months of its release. However, another title of this genre, Concord, met with the same fate as MultiVersus. MultiVersus is officially shutting down today It's an end of MultiVersus. | Image via Warner Bros. Games. After a rough journey of one year, it's time to bid adieu MultiVersus. In January, it was already announced that Warner Bros. is going to shut this game down. There were rumors too about its potential revivals which raised some hope for its fans, but unfortunately those never came into reality. MultiVersus is officially shutting down today at 9 AM PT/ 12 PM ET. The game enjoyed its short stay in the gaming world which consisted of a total of five seasons. The last season also brought Lola Bunny from Looney Tunes and Aquaman from DC as playable characters in the game for a final push. But nothing could save the game at all. Actually, it's quite tough to stay in the market in the live-service segment if the game offers no unique aspect. And this is exactly what happened to MultiVersus. It's also a pretty tough time for Warner Bros. as far as their gaming wing is concerned. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League was already major blow from the company as it never touched the sales expectations, forget exceeding it unlike other Rocksteady studios. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Amidst this situation, the failure of MultiVersus is absolutely devastating. This scenario could be explained well when it was revealed that Warner Bros. acquired Player First Games for MultiVersus and spent around a freaking $200 million to make this game. But all in vain. Players are advised to spend all the available in-game currencies (Glamium) in their inventories, because we are now a few hours from the game's demise. Although, those who have logged into the game after February 4 will still be able to enjoy the offline mode of the game. However, the core aspect of the game was its live-service model, and not being able to complete the $100 Founder's Pass is hugely disappointing for the fans. Read More:
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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Concord Biotech share price pops 6% on healthy Q4 nos; profit zooms 48% YoY
Concord Biotech share price: Shares of biopharmaceutical company Concord Biotech were in demand on the last trading day of the week i.e. Friday, with the scrip rallying up to 5.64 per cent to an intraday high of ₹1,761 per share. By 10:10 AM, Concord Biotech share price was off day's high but continued to trade higher, up 4.43 per cent higher at ₹1,740.75. In comparison, BSE Sensex was down 0.13 per cent at 81,527.12 levels. Why did Concord Biotech share price rise? Concord Biotech share price rose on the back of a healthy March quarter of financial year 2025 (Q4FY25) results. The company's profit climbed 47.8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to ₹140 crore in the March quarter of FY25, from ₹95 crore in the March quarter of FY24. Concord Biotech's revenue from operations surged 34.8 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹429.9 crore in Q4FY25, from ₹319 crore in the same quarter a year ago. At the operating level, the company's earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) zoomed 41.8 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹190.4 crore versus ₹134.3 crore a year ago. Concord Biotech dividend The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹10.70 per equity share of face value of ₹1 each fully paid up for FY25, subject to approval by shareholders of the Company at the ensuing AGM. About Concord Biotech Concord Biotech, founded in 2000, is a research-driven biopharmaceutical company specialising in the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) through fermentation and semi-synthetic processes, along with finished formulations. Initially a single-product entity, Concord has evolved into a comprehensive solutions provider, offering a broad range of products across various therapeutic segments. The company has established a global presence, distributing its products in over 70 countries, including key markets like the USA, Europe, Japan, and Latin America, while also maintaining a major footprint in India. Through strategic partnerships with leading global pharmaceutical firms, Concord continues to expand its reach and product offerings in both APIs and finished formulations. The Dholka facility, established in 2000, focuses on API production and has earned numerous regulatory certifications, including from USFDA, EUGMP, and PMDA. The Valthera facility, launched in 2016, manufactures a wide range of oral solids and liquids, with plans to expand into injectable formulations. The newest addition, the Limbasi facility, established in 2021, is dedicated to API production, with advanced capabilities in fermentation and downstream processing. The market capitalisation of Concord Biotech is ₹18,682 crore, according to BSE. The company falls under the BSE 500 category.
