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ACT Schools Shut Over Asbestos in Craft Sand

Multiple ACT schools abruptly closed after chrysotile asbestos was found in decorative sand. A national recall is in effect. Learn how to safely dispose of affected products.

ACT Schools Close After Asbestos Found in Sand

Multiple ACT schools closed after asbestos detected in coloured sand products. Health alert issued as authorities investigate contaminated materials. Stay informed about school safety.

Children's Sand Recalled Over Asbestos Concerns

Multiple brands of children's coloured sand sold across Australia recalled due to potential asbestos contamination. Consumers urged to stop use immediately and follow safety disposal guidelines.

Children's Craft Sand Recalled Due to Asbestos Risk

Popular children's coloured sand sold at Officeworks has been urgently recalled after tests found tremolite asbestos. Consumers are urged to stop use immediately and follow safe disposal guidelines.

Dry cleaning chemical linked to liver disease and cancer

Groundbreaking research reveals a chemical used in dry cleaning and industrial processes significantly increases the risk of liver disease, fibrosis, and cancer. Scientists warn this common substance poses serious health threats.

MaineHealth Data Breach Exposes Patient Death Notices

A major security failure at MaineHealth has left sensitive death notices publicly accessible for months, raising serious concerns about patient privacy and data protection protocols in the US healthcare system.

Uruguay rice workers' health crisis from pesticides

An alarming investigation reveals Uruguayan rice workers are suffering devastating health consequences from pesticide exposure, raising urgent questions about agricultural safety standards.

Child dies in Newham hazardous material incident

A major emergency response unfolded in East London as a child tragically died following exposure to hazardous materials, with multiple people hospitalized and ongoing decontamination efforts.

Nuclear test veterans take government to court over health

British nuclear test veterans and their descendants are launching legal action against the Ministry of Defence, demanding recognition and compensation for health issues they believe stem from radiation exposure during Cold War experiments.

100% of UK homes contaminated with pesticides

Groundbreaking research exposes how pesticide exposure is unavoidable in modern life, with every participant in a UK study testing positive for multiple agricultural chemicals.

Barclays downplays £20bn private credit exposure

Barclays Bank moves to reassure investors as it reveals significant stake in booming but volatile private credit sector, insisting risks are 'well managed' despite market turbulence.

J&J Pays $700M in Talc Cancer Scandal Settlement

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $700 million settlement amid allegations their talcum powder contained asbestos and caused ovarian cancer in thousands of women.

Johnson's Baby Powder Asbestos Scandal: Cancer Fears

Exclusive investigation reveals asbestos contamination in talc-based products, raising serious health concerns for millions of British families. Legal battles intensify as cancer victims seek justice.

J&J Faces New Asbestos Claims in Talc Powder

New court documents reveal shocking internal communications about asbestos contamination in Johnson & Johnson's iconic baby powder, potentially affecting millions of UK consumers.

Doctor: Always Peel This Fruit Before Eating

A leading NHS doctor warns about the hidden dangers lurking on fruit skins and reveals which common supermarket item requires careful peeling to avoid harmful pesticide exposure.

HMRC Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Taxpayers' Details

A serious data breach at HM Revenue and Customs has compromised confidential information of thousands of taxpayers, sparking urgent investigations and raising serious questions about government data security protocols.

9/11 Ground Zero volunteer's 20-year cancer battle

Exclusive: Two decades after the 9/11 attacks, a British volunteer who spent months at Ground Zero receives a devastating aggressive cancer diagnosis, revealing the long-term health crisis facing first responders.

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