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Reuters reported last month that the cancer research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO), known as the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), was set to make that declaration on July 14, according to two sources with knowledge of the process. The designation as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" will provide an incentive to fund more rigorous research into the safety question, toxicology and cancer experts say. "We have been pushing for an IARC review for many years now." But no action was taken until 2022, after aspartame was again nominated for review by CSPI and Melnick in 2019. The research body has said "new evidence" prompted its aspartame review, without giving any details.

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☆ What is aspartame and what do the new WHO rulings mean?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Discovered in 1965 by American chemist James Schlatter, aspartame is about 200 times sweeter than regular table sugar. One group of experts, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), said aspartame is a "possible carcinogen". For aspartame, this limit is 40 milligrams of aspartame per kilogram of body weight per day. Aspartame's use in food products has been debated for decades and has also prompted some companies to remove the compound from their products. PepsiCo (PEP.O) removed aspartame from Diet Pepsi in 2015 but brought it back a year later.

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FRANKFURT/LONDON July 13 (Reuters) - Energy majors BP (BP.L) and TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) have won a 7 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind site auction in Germany worth a record 12.6 billion euros ($14.1 billion), allowing them entry to the central European market without a partnership. The awards for capacity due to come online in 2030 also excluded leading offshore wind developers, such as RWE (RWEG.DE) and Orsted (ORSTED.CO). AUCTION DESIGNThe 7 GW electronic auction officially opened in January and bidders had until June 1 to submit offers. In previous German lease auctions, companies have made low or negative bids with the expectation of subsidies from the state. Industry groups have said the high costs of the leases could drive up the cost of offshore wind projects.

Persons: Bundesnetzagentur, Bernstein, WindEurope, Orsted, Norway's, TotalEnergies, Vera Eckert, Susanna Twidale, Christoph Steitz, Ron Bousso, Nora Buli, Nina Chestney, Barbara Lewis Organizations: Energy, BP, Industry, Thomson Locations: FRANKFURT, Germany, Macquarie, England, Danish

Aspartame is one of the world's most popular sweeteners, used in products from Coca-Cola diet sodas to Mars' Extra chewing gum. In its first declaration on the additive, announced early on Friday, the Lyon-based International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) said aspartame was a "possible carcinogen". Several scientists not associated with the reviews said the evidence linking aspartame to cancer is weak. There was also some limited evidence that aspartame has some chemical properties that are linked to cancer, the IARC said. Scientists with no links to the WHO reviews said the evidence that aspartame caused cancer was weak.

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While we've been keeping tabs on the best Prime Day deals, we're seeing a handful of exceptions where rarely discounted products are dropping to incredible prices. The 12 best rare Prime Day deals ending soonDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. It rarely sees price drops, but right now it's down to only $17 in a rare deal for Prime Day. Help keep your pup cool anywhere with this dog bath that's 20% off during the second day of Prime Day. Prime Day officially lasts from July 11 to 12 — that means most of these deals will end tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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With Amazon Prime Day upon us, the flood of clothing deals makes all of us wonder which ones are actually worth spending on. We've collected the best Prime Day clothing deals for men, women, and children, so you can narrow down which discounts will help refresh your closet for less. For more Prime Day savings, check out our roundup of the best beauty deals to see what other exclusive sales we've found. Best Prime Day deals on athleisure and workout clothesAmazon carries an impressive array of performance wear from the top brands. On select sizes and colors, you can get up to 60% off, the lowest Prime Day price to date.

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Companies Bp Plc FollowTotalEnergies SE FollowFRANKFURT/LONDON, July 12 (Reuters) - Oil majors BP (BP.L) and TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA) emerged as the winners in a 7 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind site auction in Germany worth 12.6 billion euros ($13.96 billion), highlighting the appeal of renewable assets across Europe. "The results confirm the attractiveness of investments in offshore wind power in Germany," said Klaus Mueller, president of Germany's energy regulator Bundesnetzagentur. Analysts at Jefferies noted the high price for the auction, adding that it implied "high interest in European offshore wind sites from energy companies/developers". BP won the rights to develop two projects, marking its entry into offshore wind in continental Europe and representing 4 GW out of the total, it said in a separate statement. "This is a significant milestone for BP, showing our commitment to transitioning into an integrated energy company," BP head of offshore wind Matthias Bausenwein said.

Persons: Klaus Mueller, Matthias Bausenwein, Patrick Pouyanne, TotalEnergies, Vera Eckert, Christoph Steitz, Ron Bousso, Friederike Heine, Sharon Singleton, Chris Reese Organizations: Bp, Oil, BP, Jefferies, Federal, Thomson Locations: FRANKFURT, LONDON, Germany, Europe, Heligoland, Baltic, Ruegen, TotalEnergies, Frankfurt, London

☆ Germany more flexible on hydrogen transition, emphasises speed - draft
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

FRANKFURT, July 12 (Reuters) - Germany is set to hold on to its hydrogen economy goals up to 2030 and beyond while pressing for speed and allowing greater leeway in transitioning from fossil fuels-based variants to renewables, a draft paper showed on Wednesday. The draft was seen by Reuters while being presented to the national hydrogen council prior to assessment and adoption by the Berlin cabinet. It will become a 2023 strategy update guiding stakeholders in production, transport and wholesale markets as well as infrastructure investors. The coalition government in 2021 installed a target of 10 gigawatts (GW) of green hydrogen production by 2030, which can receive direct financial support, doubling previous ambitions. There would be greater tolerance of fossil- and nuclear-derived hydrogen, partly with carbon sequestration until such time as renewables could fully meet hydrogen demand, Germany's draft paper said.

Persons: Vera Eckert, Christian Kraemer, Markus Wacket, Devika Organizations: Europe's, Reuters, EEX, Thomson Locations: FRANKFURT, Germany

As we close on day one of Prime Day 2023, there are fortunately still ways to participate in the trend. An unreal deal on the viral Solawave Wand for Prime DayDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal SolaWave 4-in-1 Facial Wand The SolaWave Wand is a buzzy new anti-aging skincare tool that uses red LED light therapy to promote the stimulation of collagen and elastin. For July 11 of Prime Day 2023, intrigued skincare enthusiasts can try the 4-in-1 Facial Wand for 57% off its usual $149 price tag in select colors. So if you're ready to invest in a regimented skincare tool at half the usual cost, this Prime Day deal on the Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand offers the perfect opportunity.

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[1/34] Bulls from the Fuente Ymbro ranch run along Estafeta street during the fourth running of the bulls during Sanfermines in Pamplona, Spain, July 10, 2023. The famed bull-running festival engulfs downtown Pamplona every July when revellers from around the globe descend upon the northern Spanish city... Read moreSummary Picture essayPAMPLONA, Spain, July 12 (Reuters) - The bell tolls - eight chimes. Some are drawn to the Sanfermines - as the festival is popularly known - by the timeless prose of one of the grandees of 20th-century American literature. For the past 24 years, she has rented the same apartment in Pamplona for the festival with her family. WHAT HAS CHANGED AND WHAT HASN'TThere's a recurring debate among Pamplona's residents: Is the city's overcrowding during Sanfermines Hemingway's fault?

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If you miss out, be sure to keep an eye on our wider Prime Day deals live blog. An unreal deal on the viral Solawave Wand for Prime DayDeal icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Deal SolaWave 4-in-1 Facial Wand The SolaWave Wand is a buzzy new anti-aging skincare tool that uses red LED light therapy to promote the stimulation of collagen and elastin. For July 11 of Prime Day 2023, intrigued skincare enthusiasts can try the 4-in-1 Facial Wand for nearly half off its usual $149 price tag. So if you're ready to invest in a regimented skincare tool at half the usual cost, this Prime Day deal on the Solawave 4-in-1 Radiant Renewal Skincare Wand offers the perfect opportunity.

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☆ This market has no conviction so anything is possible, says Herb Greenberg
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThis market has no conviction so anything is possible, says Herb GreenbergHerb Greenberg, Empire Financial senior editor, and Kathryn Rooney Vera, StoneX chief market strategist, joins 'Last Call' to talk why the bears got this market so wrong and how to play the second half of the year.

Persons: Herb Greenberg Herb Greenberg, Kathryn Rooney Vera Organizations: Empire Financial

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Herb Greenberg and Kathryn Rooney Vera
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-11 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Herb Greenberg and Kathryn Rooney VeraHerb Greenberg, Empire Financial senior editor, and Kathryn Rooney Vera, StoneX chief market strategist, joins 'Last Call' to talk why the bears got this market so wrong and how to play the second half of the year.

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☆ The ACLU settled a 'landmark' lawsuit with the largest jail system in the country, setting a precedent for future prison reform
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Katie Hawkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Her son was being held in the Inmate Reception Center, a male-designated intake and release facility for incarcerated individuals. After making an arrest, the Inmate Reception Center is the first place police take someone before they are assigned to another county jail. While policymakers in other jurisdictions have successfully implemented decarceration strategies to limit jail populations, Los Angeles County is home to the largest jail system in the United States. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department did not comment on specific allegations of mistreatment. "Because only by addressing the root overcrowding cause can they break the cycle of horrific conditions in the Inmate Reception Center."

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☆ Judge temporarily blocks NYC’s food delivery minimum wage law
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Samantha Delouya | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A judge has blocked New York City’s minimum wage law for food delivery workers from going into effect on July 12 until there is a hearing for a lawsuit filed by DoorDash and Grubhub against the city. The law, announced last month, would increase pay for app delivery workers to $17.96 per hour before tips on July 12 and bump up the minimum wage to nearly $20 per hour in April 2025. Uber — the parent company of Uber Eats — filed a separate lawsuit against the city challenging the law. New York City’s minimum wage law comes after online meal delivery services surged in popularity during the pandemic, and food delivery volumes still remain higher than pre-Covid levels. We look forward to the court’s decision and to apps beginning to pay these workers a dignified rate.”According to a news release from the city, Manhattan’s 60,000 food delivery workers currently make $7.09 per hour, on average.

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☆ Rublev downs fellow Russian Karatsev to reach third round
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

It's really, really tough to play against him," Rublev said. The forecourt had been uncharted territory for Rublev early in the match but he then started coming to the net purposefully. The pair looked evenly matched for much of the near-three-hour contest as Karatsev entertained the crowd with his powerful groundstrokes. He struggled to break Rublev, however, and it was the five break points converted by Rublev to Karatsev's two that proved the difference and the seventh seed clinched victory on his first match point. Rublev, who did not play at Wimbledon last year due to the ban on Russian and Belarusian players, will next face wildcard David Goffin or qualifier Tomas Barrios Vera.

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☆ Premarket stocks: Does the Fed have the labor market all wrong?
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-06 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

New York CNN —The labor market just won’t quit, but this could be another case of “good news is bad news” for the Federal Reserve. But while job growth is a sign of a healthy economy, Fed Chair Jerome Powell has said that he wants to see more slack in the labor market in order to bring inflation down. But in April, the unemployment rate reached 3.4%, with the 12-month average of unemployment reaching a record low of 3.6%. Plus, the mass retirement of baby boomers, slowing of immigration rates and long-term health impacts of Covid have also permanently altered the labor market. Why it matters: These changes have led many economists to say that the labor market doesn’t matter anymore, said Kathryn Rooney Vera, chief market strategist at StoneX.

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☆ Democracy 'not radically worse' in EU than a year ago, says executive
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-05 | by ( Gabriela Baczynska | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The assessment came as the EU executive released its latest rule of law report, which includes tips for democratic improvements across EU member states. Last year's snapshot highlighted serious concerns about the rule of law in Poland and Hungary. "This rule of law report shows that there is no radical worsening or backsliding in any member state," said EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency Vera Jourova. She noted some improvements to the independence of the judiciary in Hungary, as Budapest sought to unlock access to EU grants. But the report still called on the nation to make improvements in areas including the independence of media and prosecutions of high-level corruption.

Persons: Vera Jourova, Jourova, Gabriela Baczynska, Emma Rumney Organizations: EU, of, Judiciary, Thomson Locations: BRUSSELS, Poland, Hungary, Budapest, Spain, France, North

☆ Maggie Harrison’s War on Wine
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-04 | by ( Alex Halberstadt | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

But the friend kept calling, and eventually she relented, flew to Portland and drove to a hillside in Amity. In 2019, she began offering an annual seminar for wine professionals that she named Beauty School. In her pursuit of maximally beautiful wines, Harrison has devised possibly the world’s most laborious way of making them. This blending period is when Harrison’s wines find their identities. “Though they can be punishingly difficult,” Ready told me, “those blending sessions are about trusting yourself, believing in the process and letting go of the desire to second guess.”Punishingly difficult seems to be Harrison’s thing.

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Up the wooden gangplank in a single-file line, nearly an entire Indigenous village squeezed onto the Aquidaban’s front deck. The Tomárahos had taken the boat downriver to vote in Paraguay’s national elections, and then had slept outside for four days, waiting for the Aquidaban to take them home. Now, more than 200 of them squatted on overturned buckets, crowded on hammocks and sprawled on the floor. No one was quite sure how many life jackets were aboard, but just about everyone was sure the Tomárahos outnumbered them. “Ever since I was a kid, there was always the Aquidaban,” said Griselda Vera Velazquez, 33, a craftswoman in the Tomáraho village, where there is no road.

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☆ Translating Tolstoy While Inciting Revolution
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Jennifer Wilson | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Over time, Garnett’s detractors would make her out to be a prim and proper smotherer of the wild (male) Russian soul. In Russia, the abolition of serfdom was part of a series of reforms meant to stave off revolution. Stepniak wrote a profile of Zasulich for his book “Underground Russia” (1882), a study of the country’s new revolutionaries. In England, “Underground Russia” was a smash hit, going through three printings the year it was translated. In a 1991 biography of Constance, Richard Garnett, the pair’s grandson, writes that “the young lovers had a row about Land Nationalization.”

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☆ A chief market strategist explains why a recession won't hit anytime soon — and why investors should focus on underperforming sectors right now instead of hot tech stocks
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-27 | by ( Lisa Hanley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

StoneX's Kathryn Rooney Vera believes that investors are prematurely optimistic about rate cuts. But according to StoneX's Kathryn Rooney Vera, investors may be getting a little too far ahead of themselves. In fact, Rooney Vera believes that the US's economy, labor market, and consumer activity are currently too robust to even consider easier monetary policy. Rooney Vera also believes that the central bank is unlikely to cut rates in a knee-jerk reaction as soon as unemployment begins to rise. This might seem counterintuitive, but timing is everything, Rooney Vera said.

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☆ Exclusive: How this under-the-radar VC landed a $27 million third fund and bets in some of the buzziest startups like Jasper and Motherduck
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Stephanie Palazzolo | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Essence VC has raised its third fund of $27 million from LPs like Cendana and Sapphire Ventures. The fund has bet on buzzy startups like generative AI darling Jasper and a16z-backed Motherduck. And now, his firm Essence VC has just raised its $27 million third fund. The latest fund, backed by VC firms and funds of funds including Cendana Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Sapphire Ventures, Level Ventures, and Crossover, follows a $7 million and $1 million fund. However, the "first-mover advantage" for startups also holds true in the land of VC, Chen says.

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Storm chaser Brian Emfinger tells CNN that Thursday's tornado cut through some of the main sections of Perryton, Texas. Emfinger said the worst he saw was in the northwest part of town. People there had little warning as the tornado touched down, barreling toward a mobile home park directly in its path, he said. “The storm produced a wall cloud very quickly, and that wall cloud tightened up very rapidly and then it just went to the ground very quickly,” Emfinger said. Usually with a strong tornado, there’s a lot of leeway time for people to prepare, he said.

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