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Metro
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
John to ‘get away with murdering Nate' in Emmerdale as someone else is accused
There's never been any doubt over whether John would worm his way out of murdering Nate and disposing of Anthony and Emmerdale confirms it – so we'll call him Jammy John from now on. What's even jammier for the Teflon medic is that he doesn't even have to do the legwork in covering up his crimes – the Emmerdale villagers do it for him by incriminating themselves. As the body in the lake is exhumed, Ruby Miligan (Beth Cordingly), Cain Dingle (Jeff Hordley), Caleb (William Ash), and Chas (Lucy Pargeter) get nervous. They're all convinced it's Anthony and their minds run wild, Ruby's especially. She's so perturbed by the discovery that she decides to confess before the police come knocking on her door. Caleb is desperate not to lose his wife and suggests they go on the run instead. But before he can put the plan into action, Ruby sneaks out and heads down the station alone. Caleb hurriedly calls a solicitor, but not before Ruby has given harrowing details of the abuse she suffered – and made it clear Caleb had nothing to do with Anthony's disappearance. But whether the solicitor arrives in time remains to be seen. It soon becomes clear the body belongs to Nate, but Ruby gets far enough in her confession that she could still be in trouble for Antony's disappearance. While John is likely quaking in his boots at this latest development, Tracy, Cain, and Moira are distraught to hear the news. Worse still, they cannot see Nate as his body is too badly decomposed. More Trending That's likely a relief for John as that will make DNA harder to find, but what sees him getting off scot-free is that another name is immediately placed in the frame – Cain. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Cain had a huge fight with his son the day he died and is now prime suspect. He doesn't take well to the police questioning, which only makes things worse. Added to that, he's also a little too contrite for Tracy's liking and she begins to question his innocence, even airing her thoughts to Vanessa. View More » And as things start to snowball, Cain is in for a nasty surprise when DC Cole shows up at his door with a development in the case. Will John sit by and watch Cain go down for his crime? MORE: The Emmerdale moment Ruby hands herself in to the police in new spoiler video MORE: Prison exit 'on the cards' for Emmerdale's Cain in unexpected murder twist MORE: Emmerdale confirms Aaron's choice between Robert and John in early ITVX release
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Major food producer hit with lawsuit after contaminating local water supply: 'Every day that goes by, people's risk of getting cancer ... continues'
A major farm has been slapped with a lawsuit for its discharge of forever chemicals in its wastewater, according to WUSA9. Perdue Farms is under investigation in Maryland for contaminating the water supplies of neighbors via its wastewater processing. Groundwater and a stream bordering the farm are allegedly affected. A class-action lawsuit against Perdue on the matter is expected to take years. In the meantime, lawyers representing the residents have sent a letter to Perdue demanding action within 90 days pending the investigation, or else they will go to a federal judge to force the limitation of sludge fertilizer use. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a wide grouping of chemicals that have been dubbed "forever chemicals" because of their persistence in ecosystems and bodies. They're typically used in anti-stick coating like Teflon, water-resistant fabrics, cosmetics, food packaging, and potentially in this case, sewage. Exposure to these toxic chemicals has shown links to infertility and cancer. Perdue's case is far from an isolated incident. One Alabama woman suffered multiple heart issues related to exposure to PFAS in her water. An abandoned property in South Carolina remained an ongoing source of forever chemical contamination to nearby communities. Broadly, legislation is possible. Canada has been taking legal steps to protect consumers against forever chemicals. German insurance providers are dialing back coverage of companies being subject to PFAS-related lawsuits. Conversely, the EPA recently rolled back water regulations that would protect Americans from some PFAS. Perdue said it is providing bottled water and filtration systems to 356 affected homes and is nearly finished testing the wells of 920 homes. Residents say this is still not enough, so long as its waste management hasn't changed. "Every day that goes by, people's risk of getting cancer and other health problems from PFAS-contaminated groundwater continues," said attorney Phil Federico, per WUSA9. "We've got to get them clean water now and stop this. This risk that they're being exposed to." How often do you worry about the quality of your drinking water? Never Sometimes Often Always Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Japan Today
24-05-2025
- Science
- Japan Today
The U.S. towns that took on 'forever chemical' giants -- and won
Mariah Blake, author of "They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals" speaks at Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena, California By Issam AHMED No corner of Earth is untouched. From Tibet to Antarctica, so-called "forever chemicals" have seeped into the blood of nearly every living creature. Tainting food, water and wildlife, these toxic substances have been linked to ailments ranging from birth defects to rare cancers. Yet if it weren't for the efforts of residents in two heavily impacted American towns, the world might still be in the dark. In the new book "They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Chemicals," investigative journalist Mariah Blake recounts how people in Parkersburg, West Virginia, and Hoosick Falls, New York, blew the whistle on the industrial giants that poisoned them -- and, in the process, forced the world to reckon with per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. "We're talking about a class of chemicals that doesn't break down in the environment," Blake tells AFP, calling it the "worst contamination crisis in human history." First developed in the 1930s, PFAS are prized for their strength, heat resistance, and water- and grease-repelling powers. Built on the carbon-fluoride bond -- the strongest in chemistry -- they persist like radioactive waste and accumulate in our bodies, hence the "forever" nickname. Blake's research traces their history, from accidental discovery by a DuPont chemist to modern usage in cookware, clothing, and cosmetics. They might have remained a curiosity if Manhattan Project scientists hadn't needed a coating that could withstand atomic-bomb chemistry, helping companies produce them at scale. Corporate malfeasance Industry knew the risks early. Internal tests showed plant workers suffered chemical burns and respiratory distress. Crops withered and livestock died near manufacturing sites. So how did they get away with it? Blake tracks the roots to the 1920s, when reports emerged that leaded gasoline caused psychosis and death among factory workers. In response, an industry-backed scientist advanced a now-infamous doctrine: chemicals should be presumed safe until proven harmful. This "Kehoe principle" incentivized corporations to manufacture doubt around health risks -- a big reason it took until last year for the U.S. to finalize a ban on asbestos. DuPont's own studies warned that Teflon had no place on cookware. But after a French engineer coated his wife's muffin tins with it, a Parisian craze took off -- and an American entrepreneur sold the idea back to DuPont. Soon nonstick pans were flying off shelves, thanks in part to a regulatory gap: PFAS, along with thousands of other chemicals, were "grandfathered" into the 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act and required no further testing. Massive litigation The cover-up began to unravel in the 1990s in Parkersburg, where DuPont had for decades been dumping Teflon waste into pits and the Ohio River. The town reaped economic benefits, but female plant workers were having babies with birth defects, a cattle farmer downstream was losing his herd, and residents developed rare cancers. Blake tells the story through "accidental activists." One is Michael Hickey, a preppy insurance underwriter with no interest in politics or the environment. After cancer took his father and friends, he started testing Hoosick Falls's water. Another is Emily Marpe, "a teen mom with a high school education" who saved to buy her family's dream house in upstate New York, only to learn the water flowing from the taps was fouled with PFAS that now coursed through their blood in massive levels. "She knew the science inside out," says Blake, "and became an incredibly articulate advocate." Years of litigation yielded hundreds of millions in settlements and forced DuPont and 3M to phase out two notorious PFAS. But the companies pivoted to substitutes like GenX -- later shown to be just as toxic. Still, Blake argues the tide is turning. France has banned PFAS in many consumer goods, the EU is considering a ban, and in the US, states are moving to restrict PFAS in sludge fertilizer and food packaging. Liabilities linked to the chemicals are driving major retailers from McDonald's to REI to pledge PFAS-free products. Her optimism is tempered by the political climate. Just this week, the Trump administration announced the rollback of federal drinking water standards for four next-generation PFAS chemicals. But she believes the momentum is real. "Ordinary citizens who set out to protect their families and communities have really created this dramatic change," she says. "It's like climate change -- it feels intractable, but here's a case where people have made major headway." © 2025 AFP
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Test summers are the sunshine-shaped bookmarks of our lives
The first Test of an English summer always has a certain frisson – who is shaping up and who might be shipping out? Will that debutant be able to make his mark? Will that old-timer still be able to cut it? Anticipation builds and the news cycle swirls in the run-up. Now here it is, the opening act. High summer lies ahead, ready to spill its stories like when they slice open the shark in Jaws. Look – is that a Ben Duckett double century next to that number plate? And over there, is that … it is – Farhan Ahmed poking out from behind that chewed rubber dinghy with a five-fer on Test debut. How has that happened? Advertisement Related: Bring back that Bazball feeling: McCullum wants England to reconnect with fans The first home Test summer I can vividly remember was the six-match visit from West Indies in 1995. Angus Fraser had been eschewed for the first game at Headingley and my seven-year-old self became weirdly invested in the performance of a blond and ruddy-faced Lancashire seamer picked to make his Test debut. When the images of Peter Martin pinning Richie Richardson lbw beamed out of my parents' cube-sized Grundig telly, I remember the surge of joy in that living room hitting me purer than any shiny football sticker swap or playground haul of Pogs ever had or would since. Of course, when you are a kid and cricket is on terrestrial television this stuff is so much easier. Finishing primary school in the early afternoon, you could be plonked on the rug with a sliced apple and a session and a half of play still to unfold. As the years pass and you grow older though, pesky old life gets in the way of hazy, lazy unadulterated stretches of Test viewing. Unless you're a student, obviously, or a new parent who has somehow aligned the scheduling stars and wound up with a newborn at the start of a winter tour. Or if you have somehow managed to wangle it to be your job. For the rest, though, those Thursday starts are a pain, eh? What with all that annoying 'work' getting in the way and a manager/team who inexplicably don't seem to be bothered about whether Sam Cook will jag the new Dukes and be quick enough on his Test debut or even whether Zak Crawley's Teflon coating might finally wear through? Advertisement Where do these people get off organising meetings for 11am? No matter, you've got your methods, your strategies. You've been in good form during the first months of the County Championship, honing your skills for the first Test. You do what the teenagers do and surreptitiously use an ear bud so you can tune in to Test Match Special on the sly. Do not – repeat NOT – start tapping your tea mug with your teaspoon when Soul Limbo kicks in, have some self-control. Play the long game. It's Test cricket for God's sake, show some grit and determination! Wait, who are you calling old-fashioned? Open up your tabs on your desktop. Go on, fire up that trusty out-of-date spreadsheet ready to cover the over-by-over and live text alerts with the flick of a shortcut key should someone walk past. Concentrate. Use your process. 'Be where your mouse is.' This thing could be over in an instant. Get your head down. Take each ball at a time. Throwing air punches and pounding your hot-desk because Josh Tongue has been picked in the starting XI … what are you? An amateur? You'll give the game away before the coin has even been tossed. Ah I see, you're embracing the danger, running towards it even – propped up behind a lever-arch file and an empty coffee cup – is that SkyGo on your phone? You maniac – I love it. When you reach a certain age you start to measure your life in Test match summers; they serve as timestamps, sunshine-shaped bookmarks. Ten years after my Peter Martin infatuation, it is 2005 and every run that pings across the Lord's turf from Marcus Trescothick's blade in the first Test of the summer gives hope that something special might be on the cards. Sure, this was 'just' Bangladesh and a snarling Australia lie in wait but England look primed and ready. Maybe they could actually do it this time. Advertisement A few weeks later, at Lord's once more, and Steve Harmison has Justin Langer hopping about like a toddler who needs a wee and Ricky Ponting is spilling claret all over the crease on the first morning of the Ashes. Maybe they could. In the days after the first Test of the 2023 Ashes I bumped into a former teacher of mine in the street, Mr S: 30 years apart in age, we were both giddily reminiscing about Zak Crawley's sonic-boom cover drive off Pat Cummins to get the series under way. He was comparing it to Michael Slater's rasping cut shot that served as a similar first-ball portent in the 1994 Ashes. England went on to lose the match but Mr S and I both agreed that the next few weeks would be unmissable. He was one of those teachers for whom you always wanted to work hard. To make proud. In the 20 years since I had left school we would often bump into each other like this and swap life updates on the pavement amid the sporting digressions and song recommendations. The other day I was at a social occasion surreptitiously following the cricket on my phone when it rang in my hand. My dad told me that Mr S had died suddenly. Far too young, far too cruel. Another English summer of Test cricket begins on Thursday. Another timestamp. Another sunshine-shaped bookmark that will, for me, glow a little duller than the rest. When the first ball is sent down at Trent Bridge, I'll think of him. Raza not missing out on England Sikandar Raza's skills with bat and ball have put him in demand for a frankly eye-watering number of teams around the world. From Montreal Tigers to Tshwane Spartans, back to Matebeleland Tuskers and on to Trinbago Knight Riders by way of Chittagong Kings, Manchester Originals, Seattle Orcas and, well, Northamptonshire. An Indiana Jones-style red line follows Raza as he circumnavigates the globe with his Mr Benn kitbag. Like plenty of modern-day cricketers his carbon footprint comes with added bunions. Advertisement Franchise commitments meant Raza missed out on Zimbabwe's recent Tests against Bangladesh and Ireland but he wasn't going to miss out on a chance to take on England for the first time in what he called on X last week a 'historic' Test match. 'National duty is the top priority for me and once picked I will honor and fulfil it,' he said. Raza has been around the block enough times to know that there will be plenty of eyeballs on this game and it'll be worth the air miles and the creak of jet lag to get a score against England in a Test. Raza's global hotfooting reminded me of a story Peter Lever told me about his Lancashire teammate Barry Wood's 'longest bloody duck in history' on England's tour of New Zealand in 1975. Wood was called up as a last-minute batting replacement and flew 'around the world about twice' to get from West Indies – where he was doing some coaching during the English winter – to Auckland in time for the first Test. Lever recalled, through waves of laughter, about how Wood basically landed in his whites after two days of solid travel and more or less headed straight out to the middle to bat. Inevitably, he was out to his very first ball. Richard Hadlee could smell the jet lag on him and made no mistake picking up a cheap Test scalp. A lot of air miles had culminated in a golden duck. 'All the other lads ran out of the changing room and left me on me own with Barry coming back in an almighty rage. I sat stock still as he entered and looked as if he was about to start trashing the place … ' Lever caught Wood's eye. 'There was a split-second and then we both just burst out laughing – we were on our knees in fits of giggles! During a Test match. It was ridiculous!' Quote of the week Now's the time where we shoot for the stars' – Brendon McCullum is clear on the direction of travel he wants his England Test side to take with India and Australia on the horizon. Memory lane In an Ashes summer, England's one and only victory against Allan Border's 1993 vintage – the sixth Test at the Oval – shows the power of the desperate: right, we've nothing to lose, so it's time for Plan B. Four Tests down (Trent Bridge a draw) England drafted in Devon Malcolm, Angus Fraser and Steve Watkin, with Graeme Hick and Mark Ramprakash introduced to gee up the batting. And it worked, the newbie attack sharing all 20 wickets, with Fraser taking his eighth and last wicket just after the start of the final hour's play, when he had Shane Warne lbw. England won by 161 runs, ending a fallow run of nine losses and a draw in 10 Tests and a gaping void of more than six and a half years since their last victory over Australia. Still want more? The 2005 Ashes was a hugely important time for cricket, both for the result and what followed, writes Taha Hashim. Advertisement Andy Bull looks at Zimbabwe's return to England and the changes the country and cricket team have undergone. Zimbabwe's Sean Williams tells Simon Burnton: 'It's been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs – mainly downs.' And Ali Martin has this exclusive about Virat Kohli possibly making his way to Middlesex. 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The Market Online
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Market Online
RAW MATERIALS and DEFENSE! Sell Hensoldt? Buy Deutz and Globex Mining shares?
Raw materials and defense remain among the hot topics of the year. Globex Mining (TSX:GMX) is benefiting not only from the gold boom but also from the battle for raw materials. The stock of the mining incubator currently offers an exciting entry opportunity. Analysts recommend buying Deutz. However, after a solid quarter, the engine manufacturer needs to shift up a gear or two to justify its valuation. A highlight was the development in order intake. This is precisely what Hensoldt is lacking. When a growth company's revenue increases more strongly than its order intake, investors should at least keep an eye on it. Analysts are also skeptical regarding Hensoldt's valuation and recommend selling the stock. Globex Mining: Benefiting from the gold and commodity boom Globex Mining (TSX:GMX) shares currently offer an interesting entry opportunity. Like the price of gold, the mining incubator's share price is currently consolidating. However, it could quickly rise again, as it did at the end of 2024. At that time, Globex shares rose by almost 50 per cent to CAD 1.58 within four months. The share price currently stands at CAD 1.33. The chances of a renewed rally for the debt-free company are good, as it is not only benefiting from the gold boom, but also plays a role in critical raw materials and thus benefits from the power struggle between China and the US. Globex has a broadly diversified portfolio in the raw materials universe. The more than 250 projects in North America – about half of which are in the precious metals sector (gold, silver, platinum, and palladium) – allow for risk reduction. Globex does not finance the exploration itself, but instead makes the properties available to others. In return, it receives stock options and royalty payments, among other things. This enables the company to continuously buy back its own shares, which should help to stabilize the share price. In addition to precious metals, the company is also active in rare earths, lithium, and other sought-after raw materials. This allows investors to benefit from niches they would otherwise be unlikely to invest in. The most recent example is fluorite. Globex recently announced that it has secured a 100 per cent interest in a contiguous claim block in the US state of Nevada. Located 140 km northeast of Las Vegas, the property covers an area of 117 square kilometers. Fluorite was discovered and mined on the property as early as 1957. Globex has been exploring the rock since 2024 and has encountered continuations of the historic vein. Numerous samples returned high fluorite grades ranging from 22.81 per cent to 88.15 per cent CaF2. Anomalous gold was also found. Fluorite, also known as fluorspar, is mainly processed into hydrofluoric acid. This is found in everyday items such as toothpaste, computers, mobile phones, clothing, Teflon coatings, and refrigerants. Fluorite is also needed in the production of steel and light metals such as aluminum. As is often the case, China is the world's largest producer. Globex's new fluorite project in the US is therefore particularly exciting. Globex will be presenting at the virtual 15th International Investor Forum – IIF – on May 21, 2025: Click here for free registration. Deutz: Strong order intake and Buy recommendation Since the customs chaos in early April, Deutz shares have gained more than 20 per cent. As a result, the share is now targeting its 52-week high of EUR 7.94. According to Hauck Aufhäuser, there is significantly more upside potential. The analysts consider the engine manufacturer an 'alpha idea.' They see the fair value of the share at EUR 10.30 and accordingly recommend it as a 'Buy'. From the analysts' perspective, the development in the first quarter of 2025 was in line with expectations. Overall, they see Deutz on a sustainable growth path. This is also necessary to justify the market capitalization of EUR 971 million. The highlight for Deutz in the first quarter of 2025 was undoubtedly the 30.3 per cent increase in order intake to EUR 546.1 million. This gave Deutz an order backlog of EUR 616.2 million at the end of March and a solid basis for the coming months. Revenue rose by 7.5 per cent to EUR 489.0 million. Adjusted EBIT amounted to EUR 21.0 million (margin: 4.3 per cent). A negative one-time effect from the 'Future Fit' transformation program had a negative impact of EUR 25 million on the consolidated result. Nevertheless, operating cash flow increased significantly to EUR 50.9 million. Strategically, Deutz continues to focus on alternative drive systems and a growing service business. Despite the current macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties, the company is sticking to its full-year forecast and expects revenue of between EUR 2.1 billion and EUR 2.3 billion. Globex Mining and numerous other interesting small and mid-cap companies will be presenting on May 21, 2025, at the 15th IIF – register today! Hensoldt: Caution regarding order intake! Losing momentum? Jefferies' opinion is likely to have dampened the mood among Hensoldt shareholders. The US firm's analysts recommend selling the defense electronics specialist shares. Although the experts expect Hensoldt to accelerate its growth, they believe the start to 2025 has been relatively subdued. They have therefore set a target price of EUR 60. Hensoldt shares are currently trading at EUR 73. Similar to Deutz, Hensoldt also has a full order book. At the end of March, the technology company, known for its radars for the Eurofighter, had orders worth EUR 6.9 billion. However, order intake was subdued compared to the previous year, rising by 5.4 per cent to EUR 701 million, weaker than revenue. In the first three months of the year, Hensoldt generated revenue of EUR 395 million, around 20 per cent more than in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA was EUR 30 million, down from EUR 33 million in the previous year. This was due, among other things, to startup costs for a new logistics center. Hensoldt confirmed its forecast for the full year 2025 and expects revenue of between EUR 2.5 billion and EUR 2.6 billion and an adjusted EBITDA margin of around 18 per cent. With its record order backlog, the company believes it is well-positioned to benefit from ongoing investment in defense and security in Europe. Globex's new fluoride project demonstrates the diversity of its portfolio. Investors currently have an interesting opportunity to get in on the action. Deutz needs to shift up a gear or two in terms of sales to justify its valuation. The same probably applies to Hensoldt. Investors should keep an eye on the technology company's order intake in the coming quarters. 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