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Reuters
28 minutes ago
- Business
- Reuters
Ticket prices plunge minus Caitlin Clark for Fever road games
May 29 - The WNBA and several of its teams and broadcast partners are about to feel the impact of Caitlin Clark not being on the floor. Clark is expected to miss at least four games with a left quadriceps strain. The news comes on the heels of 2.22 million viewers tuning in to see Clark's Indiana Fever take on the defending champion New York Liberty on Saturday -- the second-highest ratings in history for a WNBA game on CBS. The game peaked at 3.24 million viewers. No. 1 on the list? The Fever's win over the Chicago Sky and Clark rival Angel Reese last June that drew 2.25 million viewers. The top two WNBA game ratings of all time on any network have also involved Clark -- 2.7 million on ABC for the Fever's home game against the Sky on May 17 and 2.3 million for the Fever at Sky on June 23, 2024. The league's broadcast partners will no doubt feel a hit without Clark. Over the next four games, Indiana will be featured twice on NBA TV, once on CBS and once on Ion. The massive impact at the gate is already being felt. Tickets for the Fever's game against the Washington Mystics on Wednesday were down 47 percent since the announcement of Clark's injury, according to TickPick as reported by Front Office Sports. That contest was moved from the Mystics' usual home venue, 4,200-seat CareFirst Arena in Washington, to 11,614-seat CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore to accommodate the interest in an expected visit by Clark. The get-in price for Indiana's trip to the Sky on June 7 fell 71 percent. That game was moved from 10,387-seat Wintrust Arena to 20,917-seat United Center in anticipation of Clark's participation. The Fever are more concerned about Clark's long-term health than they are about television ratings and road attendance. "For me, it's maintaining perspective," Indiana coach Stephanie White said. "It's making sure that we address this in a way that doesn't affect long-term. That we take care of it, don't over-push, don't over-exert. Making sure that we take the long-game approach to this so that we're not having lingering issues throughout the course of the season." Clark is averaging 19 points, 9.3 assists and six rebounds per game across four outings this season. The injury occurred sometime during the 90-88 home loss to the Liberty and will lead to the first non-exhibition games Clark has ever missed in the WNBA or in college. The initial timeframe for Clark's injury could see her return in time for Indiana's game at Atlanta on June 10 or against New York on June 14, which is slated to be televised on ABC. The Fever's game against Las Vegas on June 22 will be on ESPN. --Field Level Media
Daily Mail
29 minutes ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Supplements taken by millions linked to deadly liver disease as victims share warning to others
A New Jersey father-of-five is warning people not to take herbal supplements after he was left fighting for his life due to a liver injury that he believes was caused by the remedy. Robert Grafton, 54, had been taking multiple natural supplements in an effort to improve his health, including one with turmeric in it. In early March, the former radiology technologist added something new to his regimen - a turmeric-based liquid supplement. He had seen it advertised for improving liver health on social media. However, a week later, Grafton noticed his urine had turned dark, he felt nauseous, lost his appetite and was constantly itchy. Believing his deteriorating health was tied to the supplements, he stopped consuming them and went to the hospital out of fear that he was suffering from liver failure. Testing revealed he had a drug-induced liver injury, or DILI, which caused damage to his liver due because of his excessive turmeric consumption. A DILI is often caused by any kind of medication or supplement that claims to promote muscle growth or reduce stress. These types of supplements often contain similar ingredients that can harm the liver when consumed in excess. Grafton told NBC: 'My liver enzymes were super elevated, my bilirubin (a yellowish pigment produced after red blood cell breakdown) was really high - all the signs of liver failure. 'I pretty much broke down, my wife as well. I was, at that point, thinking it was liver cancer, pancreatic cancer or something. 'It turns out I had something called a drug-induced liver injury, which came from my supplements.' The liver is responsible for numerous bodily functions, including filtering blood, processing nutrients and detoxifying the body of harmful substances, such as alcohol and drugs. It is also responsible for providing support to the immune system, clotting blood and producing bile, a fluid that helps digest fats and absorb nutrients. However, sometimes an excessive consumption of ultra-concentrated supplements, whether they are of natural ingredients or those chemically made, can cause an injury if the liver isn't able to effectively filter them out of the body, causing them to build up in toxic amounts. Dr Dina Halegoua-De Marzio, a hepatologist who treated Grafton told NBC: 'I think people assume these things are safe. 'The Number one reason we see people taking these are for good health or to supplement their health and so I don't think that they realize that there is a real risk here.' She noted that even though Grafton had stopped taking supplements after noticing he was sick, a turmeric overload had already occurred in his body and caused an injury. Grafton was taking turmeric pills that contained 2,250 milligrams of curcumin, a substance that comes from the root of the turmeric plant and black pepper extract. While it remains unclear which turmeric-filled supplement Grafton took, an average turmeric and curcumin supplement tablet brought at common convenience stores contains 500mgs of the spice. Experts claim a daily consumption of less than 2,000mgs of turmeric through supplements is considered safe. Dr Halegoua-De Marzio said: 'When you cook with turmeric, that could be really safe. But some of the supplements now are 2,000mgs plus, which is a very high dose of turmeric. 'Coupled with black pepper, the liver now has to break down that supplement and it can't. It could make it really sick.' Numerous studies have shown turmeric can improve liver health by decreasing inflammation, reducing the accumulation of fat and detoxifying the organ. However, other studies suggest natural supplements made with turmeric can also cause serious liver injury. A 2010 peer-reviewed study showed over 40,000 Americans report liver damage due to medications and supplements annually - out of which over 2,000 end up dying because of the severity of their condition. But despite scientific evidence, herbal supplements continue to become more popular. A 2024 JAMA Network study found that turmeric is the most commonly consumed supplement in the US, followed by green tea extract, ashwagandha, Garcinia cambogia, red yeast rice and black cohosh. The researchers found 15.6million Americans take supplements containing at least one of these six botanicals - mostly without a doctor's advice. The Food and Drug Administration considers herbal supplements as dietary supplements and does not regulate, oversee or approve them. Therefore, it is impossible for consumers to know whether they re actually consuming what is advertised or if it is safe. Grafton is not the only person to suffer from DILI or serious liver damage due to a supplement. In April 2025, Jenny Ramirez, experienced liver failure due to a typically innocuous ingredient called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), which is in common over-the-counter vitamins that claim to improve hair, skin and nail health. Research has found MSM to be generally benign and even protective against liver damage. Some scientists have said, however, that MSM could exacerbate liver damage in people with pre-existing liver disease, though research and data are limited. Still, Ramirez became jaundiced, with yellowing skin and eyes. She also had to undergo surgery to remove her gallbladder because of hard deposits that had built up there, blocking the flow of bile through the liver and gallbladder. And in 2023, a 45-year-old woman was found to be suffering from herbal supplement-induced liver injury after she complained of gastric pain and nausea from consuming an herbal tea for three days to improve immunity. Responding doctors noted she showed no signs of jaundice, had a non-tender abdomen and showed signs of liver infection such as Hepatitis A. But after a series of tests and exams, they found that the presence of reishi mushroom, aloe vera and Siberian ginseng - all natural herbs - had caused her pain. As for Grafton, after finding out he had a liver injury, Grafton said his blood work had returned to normal within weeks of ceasing the supplements. Additional testing revealed no permanent damage to his liver. He said: 'The whole push with that is that you're getting a super-high, concentrated dose of turmeric and dandelion root and milk thistle, which I have always known from my medical past is good for liver health. 'It all sounded good, I thought I did enough digging.'
North Wales Chronicle
29 minutes ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Enzo Maresca says Conference League victory a ‘starting point' for Chelsea
The Blues turned around a half-time deficit to triumph 4-1 against Real Betis in Wroclaw with Cole Palmer the key factor in turning the game around. The England forward set up goals for Enzo Fernandez and Nicolas Jackson before Jadon Sancho and Moises Caicedo turned it into a procession, as the team built on their Champions League qualification on Sunday. 'Hopefully it can be a starting point to build a winner mentality,' said Maresca. 'You need to win games, you need to win competitions. And for sure, the trophy we won tonight is going to make us better. 'But also, I'm very proud about the path or the journey we have done in the Premier League. But for me, it's the most difficult competition in the world. You have to be consistent in 38 games. And these players, they showed. EUROPEAN WINNERS!!! 🏆 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 28, 2025 'That's why after Nottingham Forest, my outburst was a little bit exaggerated. But the reason why is just because in 38 games, you need to be consistent. And with the youngest squad in the history of the Premier League, it's something unbelievable.' Chelsea scored 45 goals in their 15 matches, including the play-off round, 19 more than Betis and the greater quality of Maresca's side ultimately showed – though not before the Blues were given a mighty scare. They looked overawed in the first half, Betis supporters creating a wall of noise and comfortably outnumbering Chelsea fans. The atmosphere seemingly got to Malo Gusto, whose mistake let in Abde Ezzalzouli to score after nine minutes and who almost gifted a second to Johnny Cardoso who spurned a golden chance. The game swung on five-minutes of brilliance from Palmer. Chelsea were seemingly sleepwalking towards defeat and to a miserable anti-climax following Sunday's win over Nottingham Forest that clinched Champions League qualification, when from nowhere Palmer delivered a magnificent ball into the box that was head in by Fernandez. Taking turns. 🔵 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) May 28, 2025 The equaliser woke up Chelsea and spurred on Palmer. Within minutes he had set up Jackson with another excellent cross, and the striker adjusted his feet well to meet the ball with his shoulder and put Chelsea ahead. It seemed to drain Betis and from there the Blues had it easy. Sancho came of the bench to bend a wonderful finish into the top corner and effectively seal it, then Caicedo landed a further blow on beaten Betis with a fourth in stoppage time. 'We all know that (Palmer) is a top player,' said Maresca. 'We need to help him to be in the right position in the right moment. And then he's a quality player. He can decide with a goal or with an assist, and as you said, the two assists have been both very nice. 'I said many times, we're going to try to win the competition where we are in, where we play. This season, many times, people were talking about Champions League, Europa League. 'But you cannot win that competition if you play conference. So our target was to win conference. Now, next season, we're going to play Champions League. And we'll see.'
Yahoo
29 minutes ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Hess Midstream LP Announces Pricing of Secondary Public Offering of Class A Shares
HOUSTON, May 29, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hess Midstream LP (NYSE: HESM) ("HESM") today announced the pricing of the previously announced underwritten public offering of an aggregate 15,022,517 Class A shares representing limited partner interests in HESM by an affiliate of Global Infrastructure Partners, a part of BlackRock (the "Selling Shareholder"), at a public offering price of $37.25 per Class A share. The gross proceeds from the sale of Class A shares by the Selling Shareholder are expected to be $559.59 million. HESM will not receive any proceeds from the sale of Class A shares in the offering. The offering is expected to close on May 30, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. J.P. Morgan and Citigroup are acting as the joint bookrunning managers of the offering. The offering of these securities is being made only by means of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying base prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained free of charge on the SEC's website at under HESM's name or from J.P. Morgan and Citigroup as follows: J.P. Morganc/o Broadridge Financial Solutions,1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717Email: prospectus-eq_fi@ and postsalemanualrequests@ Citigroupc/o Broadridge Financial Solutions1155 Long Island AvenueEdgewood, NY 11717Telephone: 800-831-9146 The Class A shares are being offered and will be sold pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement that was previously filed with the SEC. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities described above, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement meeting the requirements of Section 10 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. About Hess Midstream LP HESM is a fee-based, growth-oriented midstream company that owns, operates, develops and acquires a diverse set of midstream assets to provide services to Hess Corporation and third-party customers. HESM owns oil, gas and produced water handling assets that are primarily located in the Bakken and Three Forks Shale plays in the Williston Basin area of North Dakota. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "guidance," "could," "may," "should," "would," "believe," "intend," "project," "plan," "predict," "will," "target" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our current projections or expectations of future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. You should keep in mind the risk factors and other cautionary statements in the filings made by HESM with the SEC, which are available to the public. HESM undertakes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. View source version on Contacts Investor Contact:Jennifer Gordon (212) 536-8244 Media Contact: Lorrie Hecker (212) 536-8250
Business Recorder
29 minutes ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
CBAM, carbon trap, and impact of irrational gas policies
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now a pressing challenge for exporters worldwide. By pricing the carbon content of imports, CBAM ensures companies outside the EU face the same climate costs as European manufacturers under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). It is a key part of the EU's goal to be carbon neutral by 2050, preventing 'carbon leakage' ensuring that all carbon emissions - regardless of origin - are equally penalized. In its first phase (2023–2025), the CBAM targets high-carbon sectors such as iron, steel, cement, aluminum, and fertilizers. However, from 2030 onwards, textiles are expected to be included, posing serious implications for textile manufacturing countries. While textiles are not as energy-intensive as the sectors currently covered under CBAM, the policy could still undermine Pakistan's export competitiveness, given the dependency on textile export revenue. With the EU as Pakistan's largest export market and textiles as its major export, future market access will increasingly depend on the carbon footprint of Pakistani goods. Given the price-sensitivity and highly elastic nature of textiles, even marginal cost increases from carbon tariffs could lead to a noticeable drop in demand. For Pakistan, the risk of losing competitiveness is especially urgent due to three interrelated structural challenges in its industrial sector. First, industrial emissions in Pakistan have steadily risen over the past five decades, driven by a growing reliance on coal. This shift could make the country's manufacturing base increasingly carbon-intensive and less competitive in a climate-conscious global market. Second, Pakistan is a net importer of carbon emissions - an often overlooked aspect of its climate profile. The carbon embedded in imported raw materials and intermediate goods adds to the emissions footprint of its export value chains, inflating the overall carbon intensity of its final products. Third, recent energy reforms - such as the gas levy and the proposed CPP levy legislation under IMF conditionalities - appear designed to push industries away from cleaner, gas-based self-generation toward the more carbon-heavy national grid, risking an increase in emissions per unit of output. Together, these trends not only raise Pakistan's exposure to CBAM-related costs but also risk non-compliance with international climate obligations under the UNFCCC, the Paris Agreement, and Sustainable Development Goals (particularly SDG 7 on clean energy and SDG 13 on climate action). In an era where climate standards are becoming a precondition for access to global markets, Pakistan's energy trajectory - marked by rising emissions, imported carbon, and coal reliance - could undermine its export competitiveness and expose it to carbon and trade penalties if left unaddressed. Coal reliance and accelerating carbon emissions in Pakistan: Pakistan's emissions profile underscores the urgent challenge ahead. Coal power, which accounts for 40% of the country's energy mix, is a significant contributor to rising emissions. Despite its environmental costs, Pakistan remains heavily reliant on coal imports due to its low cost and CPEC-linked investments that have deepened this dependence. However, this reliance clashes with the global shift toward carbon accountability. Over the past five decades, carbon emissions from industrial processes in Pakistan have increased at an average annual rate of 5.3%, signaling not only sustained but accelerating carbon intensity in domestic production (see figure 1). Pakistan as a net importer of carbon: Importantly, Pakistan's carbon challenge extends beyond domestic emissions. As a net carbon importer, much of the emissions embedded in its exports come from imported raw materials and machinery, particularly from high-emission economies like China (figure 2). This outsourced carbon, combined with rising local emissions, could make Pakistan's supply chains carbon intensive - a situation that should be avoided at all costs. Since CBAM taxes emissions across the production process, Pakistan's status as a net carbon importer heightens the vulnerability of its exports. In contrast, regional competitors like Vietnam, China, and India are net carbon exporters (figure 3), shifting their emissions abroad. For instance, Zhang and Chen (2022) find that over 6% of China's exports contain carbon transferred to other Belt & Road Initiative countries, most of which are net carbon importers. Pakistan's growing reliance on Chinese inputs raises the embedded emissions in its textile exports - thereby potentially eroding Pakistan's price competitiveness in major markets. Policy paralysis: Recent IMF-backed energy reforms further compound this challenge. At the center is the CPP levy, which taxes gas supplied to industrial captive power plants (CPPs) and is set to rise incrementally to 20% by August 2026, over and above grid parity. Intended to shift industrial demand to the national grid, this policy has unintended climate consequences. By making gas costlier, it pushes manufacturers toward cheaper but dirtier fuels - primarily coal - undermining Pakistan's climate targets and increasing emissions per unit of output just as global buyers tighten carbon-related standards. While this levy may force some additional units to shift to the grid, its overall impact remains marginal, as gas/RLNG consumption has already declined by 75% due to prohibitively high OGRA-notified prices. The long-term costs are steeper: elevated emissions, rising industrial energy costs, and greater exposure to carbon border taxes. With more trading partners adopting carbon accountability frameworks, Pakistan stands to lose billions in export revenues unless it aligns its industrial energy policy with global climate goals. While the IMF has recently proposed a domestic carbon levy for Pakistan, the detailed framework is yet to be developed. Potential violation of international conventions: The implications extend beyond trade and competitiveness. Increased coal use driven by distorted energy pricing risks violating Pakistan's international commitments. As a signatory to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Paris Agreement, Pakistan is obligated to reduce emissions by 20% by 2030 and transparently report its progress. Increased reliance on coal will spike carbon emissions, drawing international scrutiny and weakening Pakistan's credibility in climate negotiations. It also risks non-compliance with the EU's GSP+ scheme, where upcoming monitoring missions - such as the one expected in June - assess adherence to environmental commitments. More broadly, continued coal dependency clashes with the global shift toward Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards under WTO frameworks, increasing the risk of non-tariff barriers and reduced market access. It also undermines Pakistan's progress toward Sustainable Development Goals—particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) - and threatens the country's broader 2030 development agenda. CHPs for industrial decarbonization: To avoid the rising costs of carbon non-compliance and trade penalties, Pakistan must urgently reorient its industrial energy strategy. The path forward lies in smartly integrating renewable energy with gas-based Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. CHP offers a low-carbon, flexible solution capable of stabilizing the intermittency of renewables like solar, while leveraging existing gas infrastructure. Additionally, CHP engines can be integrated with solar PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS), creating a practical and scalable route to decarbonize industrial energy use while reducing dependence on imported coal. These systems also extract maximum economic value from gas molecules by simultaneously generating electricity and useful heat. In this context, gas and RLNG emerge as essential bridge fuels - classified as cleaner technologies - that can complement renewables and enable the transition to a low-carbon industrial base. Aligning with this strategy not only supports compliance with CBAM but also helps uphold Pakistan's international climate commitments by lowering industrial emissions. When reforms backfire: However, while the need for decarbonization is clear, current policy measures are pulling in the opposite direction. The growing disconnect between Pakistan's energy reforms and its climate obligations must be urgently addressed to preserve the country's industrial future. The objective of the IMF-backed policy - aimed at maximizing grid usage to lower tariffs by increasing consumption and spreading fixed costs over a broader base - has failed to materialize. Instead, frequent outages and rising costs have pushed consumers toward solar and industries toward alternative fuels like RFO, coal, and biomass. What persists is an unreliable and unsustainable national grid, burdened with massive stranded costs. If these issues are not urgently resolved, they could lead to a permanent loss of industrial competitiveness and severe environmental consequences. Meanwhile, the combined circular debt of the gas and power sectors has already exceeded Rs 5 trillion (as of March 2025) - a figure that will only increase if reliance on the fragile grid continues, expensive RLNG is diverted to the household sector, and domestic oil and gas fields are shut down. Too often, policies are crafted in isolation, overlooking their long-term consequences on industrial vitality and export growth. Yet, in a landscape where fiscal reforms are essential, sacrificing sustainable revenue streams like exports is a risk Pakistan can no longer afford. Therefore, an open cost-benefit analysis is urgently needed for all policies that currently overlook social, environmental, and economic costs to end this policy disconnect before the consequences become irreversible. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
