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The Urgent Need for Whistleblowers “You Can See Everything” is the latest reminder of how whistleblowers are more important than ever. But at the same time the role is becoming more complicated — and opaque, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Beth Kowitt says.
Urgent 'do not eat' caution issued for popular snack bars over health risk
Urgent 'do not eat' caution issued for popular snack bars over health risk Customers have been told to return the snacks to stores for a refund A range of popular snack bars has been recalled after a health risk was found. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published a food recall notice, urging customers to check whether they are affected. Full On Flapjacks has recalled a series of its flapjack products due to undeclared allergens.
This popular electric fabric shaver is 51% off just in time for sweater weather
It’s time to start pulling your cable-knit, Fair Isle and wool sweaters out of retirement, which means it’s also time to clean or polish them up — a fabric shaver will be your best friend during fall and winter. This popular electric version from Walmart clears pills and lint from clothes, and it’s over 50% off — putting it at just under $15 — for a limited time. The device has nearly 1,400 combined four- and five-star ratings, and people who own it say that it’s also great for removing...
CJP's Das, Ranka seek urgent night hearing against extension of judicial custody
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka on Tuesday approached the Delhi high court seeking an urgent hearing against the extension of their judicial custody. Das and Ranka sought a night hearing in the high court, which remains closed this week due to the Dussehra vacation, news agency PTI reported. A newly appointed special executive magistrate at Mandir Marg police station on Monday ordered their judicial remand to be extended by two more days after...
Ashby de la Zouch house blaze started by charging battery as firefighters issue urgent warning
Ashby de la Zouch house blaze started by charging battery as firefighters issue urgent warning Crews were called to reports of a huge blaze at a home in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, after a devastating house fire was thought to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery charging in the kitchen Firefighters have issued an urgent warning to Brits after a devastating house fire was thought to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery which was left on charge. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue...
Asda, Sainsbury's, Next and more issue urgent recalls as customers told 'do not use'
Asda, Sainsbury's, Next and more issue urgent recalls as customers told 'do not use' A number of product and food recalls have been issued this week Major UK retailers have issued food and product recall notices this week as customers have been urged not to use the items. Shoppers have been cautioned against certain products due to health risks. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned customers about a packaging error for snacks sold at Asda and Sainsbury's.
Urgent water warning as severe drought declared in 6 UK counties - full list
Urgent water warning as severe drought declared in 6 UK counties - full list Brits have been warned to 'use less water' in a bid to preserve falling supplies as the Environment Agency announced a severe drought impacting multiple areas of southern England A severe drought has been declared across parts of southern England following a record-breaking summer, with the Environment Agency warning water resources are "under immense pressure". The drought is impacting parts of Cornwall, Devon,...
Sainsbury’s and Asda issue urgent recall after major packaging blunder
Sainsbury’s and Asda issue urgent recall after major packaging blunder The FSA is issuing an urgent allergy alert after finding popular snack bars have been wrapped in the wrong packaging - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Sainsbury’s and Asda have recalled popular snack bars from their shelves after a major packaging blunder. Halo Foods Limited has issued an urgent product recall for its Skinny Crunch Light...
ACP Vivek Bhagat case: HC refuses urgent hearing on journalist’s arrest protection plea
Delhi HC defers journalist’s arrest protection plea NEW DELHI: The Delhi high ourt on Thursday declined to urgently list a woman journalist’s plea seeking interim protection from arrest in a case registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act on a complaint by Delhi Police ACP Vivek Bhagat. The court said it would hear the matter on Friday.
A woman went to urgent care for an asthma attack. As sat in a room the staff all left
A woman went to urgent care for an asthma attack. As sat in a room the staff all left ‘I knew that they were slammed at the end of the day so I was trying to give them some grace,’ the woman says - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in A New Hampshire woman says she was left inside an urgent care clinic while seeking treatment for an asthma attack.
This Crock-Pot slow cooker is on sale for under $40 just in time for soup season
Soup and stew season is officially here (yes, even with the occasional but fleeting 80 degree day), and there’s no easier way to get a cozy dinner on the table than with a slow cooker. Just toss in your ingredients in the morning and come home to a meal that’s ready well before dinnertime. Right now, the Crock-Pot 7-Quart Manual Slow Cooker is 40 percent off on Amazon, bringing the price to well under $40.
Ed Miliband calls for ‘new deal on debt’ as developing countries face spiralling borrowing costs
Foreign secretary promises to push for urgent reform as he warns the global financial system is failing emerging markets
Urgent Next shoes product recall as safety 'dislodge' hazard UK alert issued
Urgent Next shoes product recall as safety 'dislodge' hazard UK alert issued Owners are advised to stop using the product and follow the instructions sent by Next High street fashion retailer Next has issued an urgent product recall for a popular line of women's summer footwear. A safety warning has been issued that the shoes could fail structurally during use, potentially causing shoppers to fall and injure themselves. The recall specifically targets the Mint Velvet Raya Espadrille Wedge...
Police launch urgent public appeal after man escapes UK prison
Police launch urgent public appeal after man escapes UK prison Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate a prisoner, Ashley Young, who has absconded from a prison in Suffolk - anyone who sees him is urged to call 999 Police have launched an urgent appeal to help trace a prisoner who has absconded and is currently missing. Ashley Young, 32, was reported missing from HMP Hollesley Bay in Suffolk on Tuesday evening (October 13) after being absent at a roll call. The force have released an...
Moderna Founder Calls for Urgent Regulation of AI Agents
Moderna Founder Calls for Urgent Regulation of AI Agents Billionaire biotech mogul Noubar Afeyan has called for urgent regulation of artificial intelligence agents that tech firms are selling, warning that waiting for a disaster risks repeating the past mistakes of the drug industry. Drawing a parallel with the thalidomide tragedy in the 1950s and 60s, where the drug taken by pregnant women led to birth defects, the founder of Moderna Inc. argued that companies seeking to profit from AI...
Germany shuts down Nuremberg airport amid aviation emergency
Germany shuts down Nuremberg airport amid aviation emergency Eurofighter jets were deployed to escort the aircraft - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Germany's Nuremberg airport has suspended all flight operations because of an aviation emergency, it said on Tuesday. In a statement on its website, the airport did not further specify the reason and said more information would follow.
Carrie gets a bloody 2026 remake just in time for Halloween
What to watch in October, from classic horror reboots to shocking docs Welcome to what to watch, where we take you through what's on the box in October. This month brings a heartbreaking story of charity betrayal from the UK and an Australian horror-comedy about killer gnomes. Plus, Mike Flanagan has a go at rebooting Carrie and Catherine Zeta Jones gets to pull out her Welsh accent for Kill Jackie.
Tens of thousands march in Brussels demanding urgent climate action
Police estimated the turnout at 45,000, while organisers put the figure at 60,000. Among the banners and placards, protesters carried a giant inflatable screaming globe to give the Earth a human voice and demand urgent climate action. Organised by the Climate Coalition and other environmental groups, the march ended near the EU institutions.
Fire Brigade urgent warning over one place you should never put an air fryer - 'keep it clear'
Fire Brigade urgent warning over one place you should never put an air fryer - 'keep it clear' 'User error' is a leading cause of air fryer fires, according to fire chiefs Air fryers have come a long way since their first invention in 2006. From starting with Dutch engineer Fred van der Weij's first modern air fryer prototype using "rapid air technology " to make crispy food with little to no oil they have now become a kitchen staple. Figures show more than two out of three UK households...
Developing nations face triple shock from energy crisis, El Niño and borrowing costs, UN warns
UN’s development arm calls for urgent action as crises could ‘throw tens if not hundreds of millions back into poverty’Developing countries face a triple shock from the energy crisis, El Niño and surging borrowing costs and need urgent support from the international community, the UN’s development arm has warned. Speaking before the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok this week, the UNDP’s administrator, Alexander De Croo, called for “solidarity and...
EasyJet flight to Glasgow faces mid-air emergency as passenger 'needs urgent CPR'
EasyJet flight to Glasgow faces mid-air emergency as passenger 'needs urgent CPR' An easyJet flight from Cyprus to Glasgow was diverted to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport due to a medical emergency on board, with a passenger reportedly requiring CPR Pilots on an easyJet flight declared a mid-air emergency as a passenger reportedly required urgent CPR. Passengers on Flight U23170 from Cyprus to Glasgow were diverted to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport on Tuesday due to the emergency. A general emergency...
6 Broken Bathrooms Force Flight to Make an Urgent Landing
An American Airlines flight between Madrid and Dallas made an unscheduled landing in New York on Tuesday because most of its bathrooms were not working.
Rubio to deliver urgent plea to save Western civilization during speech in its birthplace
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a speech in Greece on Wednesday calling for the renewal of Western civilization and urging allies to join the United States in rejecting the decline of the West. The renewal of the West has been a theme during Rubio's tenure at the helm of the State Department. He has often railed against what he views as an erosion of the values upon which Western civilization was built.
Urgent warning to drivers ahead of October 25 as UK-wide change coming
Urgent warning to drivers ahead of October 25 as UK-wide change coming UK drivers are being made aware of the issues they may face as a result of the change An urgent warning has been issued to drivers ahead of October 25, when a major change will take place across the UK. Motoring specialists are urging drivers to be extra vigilant ahead of dark nights and adverse weather. When clocks go back an hour on Sunday, October 25, Brits will see the sun setting around 4.50pm, meaning that many...
American Airlines flight carrying 287 makes urgent landing after six toilets stop working
American Airlines flight carrying 287 makes urgent landing after six toilets stop working The plane was swiftly diverted to New York after all but two toilets broke mid-air, with the pilot declaring a 'pan pan' signal to indicate an urgent problem A flight carrying 287 people was forced to make an emergency landing after six toilets suddenly stopped working mid-air. American Airlines Flight 37 departed Madrid on Tuesday morning and was due to land in Dallas around 11 hours later, but the...
PM called on to act on communal grave revelations as NSW commits to urgent review
‘All deceased persons should be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their financial circumstances,’ authorities say after Guardian Australia investigationFind more from the Unmarked graves investigation hereGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has been urged to use national cabinet to stop the use of unmarked communal graves to bury impoverished Australians and address failings that are leaving family and friends blindsided. Guardian...
Primark issues urgent recall of two Halloween gifts over asbestos fears
Primark issues urgent recall of two Halloween gifts over asbestos fears The products present a risk to health as the sand sealed inside the gonks may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, the OPSS said. - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Already a member? Log in Primark has issued an urgent recall for two Halloween gonk decorations over fears they could be contaminated with asbestos.
Urgent recall of Primark Halloween decoration over asbestos fears
Urgent recall of Primark Halloween decoration over asbestos fears Customers can return the decorations, one featuring a pumpkin hat and the other a witch hat with grey hair, to their nearest Primark store for a full refund Primark has urgently recalled two Halloween gonk decorations because they may be contaminated with asbestos. The two doorstep decorations present a risk to health as the sand inside them may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, the Office for Product Safety...
Tesco issues urgent recall alert as customers told 'stop using it'
Tesco issues urgent recall alert as customers told 'stop using it' The supermarket says the item poses a risk of injury Tesco has urged its customers to stop using one of its products after a recall notice was issued. The supermarket says anyone with the affected item can get a refund.
Urgent recall warnings issued at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Amazon and more — full list
Urgent recall warnings issued at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Amazon and more — full list Beer, chocolate, children's play sand and household items are among the products covered by urgent recall warnings. Shoppers should check the affected codes and follow the advice for each item, as some must not be taken back to a shop. Shoppers are being urged to check their cupboards and household purchases after a series of urgent product recalls involving food, toys, furniture and bags.