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Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

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The measure of how many years of healthy life are lost is often referred to as “disability-adjusted life years.”). For example, poverty-stricken countries facing a higher diabetes-pollution risk include Afghanistan, Papua New Guinea and Guyana, while richer countries such as France, Finland and Iceland experience a lower risk.

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Consumer Reports calls on Tesla to disable and update auto steering function, remove “Autopilot” name

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Stop referring to the system as “Autopilot” as it is misleading and potentially dangerous. Consumers should never be guinea pigs for vehicle safety ‘beta’ programs. Issue clearer guidance to owners on how the system should be used and its limitations.

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Glencore to pay >$1.1B to resolve government’s investigation into bribery and commodity and price manipulation

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million in payments to be made to intermediary companies in order to secure improper advantages to obtain and retain business with state-owned and state-controlled entities in West Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Equatorial Guinea. As part of the conspiracy, Glencore Ltd.