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The need to phase out tobacco farming

EurActiv 

Tobacco is responsible for 8 million deaths a year, yet governments across the world spend millions supporting it's farming industry. On World No Tobacco Day, EURACTIV’s health team talks with Rudiger Krech of the WHO on why it is important to move towards growing sustainable food crops instead of tobacco.

Young people are falling in love with film cameras – but at a cost

The Independent 

After years of trying to achieve the grit and style of film via Instagram filters and editing apps, budding photographers have now embraced analogue photography. Hobbyist Isobel Lewis is one such convert, even as the availability of film becomes increasingly rare

ECB warns of hit to top European banks if funds run into trouble

Cyprus Mail 

The euro zone’s top banks may take a hit if their financial clients, such as funds, insurers and clearing houses, withdrew their deposits or otherwise ran into trouble, the European Central Bank warned on Tuesday. The ECB study looked into the risk of spillovers from so-called shadow banks — such...



How to Design Hidden Kitchens: Innovative Solutions for Space-Saving and Minimalist Aesthetics

Archdaily.com 

While the kitchen is a ubiquitous part of almost every home—and, in many cases, is considered symbolic of domestic living entirely—it can also take up precious space, produce visual clutter, and detract from the minimalist aesthetic of an otherwise sleek, modern home. For some homeowners, the solution is simply to keep the kitchen clean and organized at all times. But for some innovative contemporary architects and their clients, the solution is to design a compact, concealable kitchen that can quickly and easily be shuttered out of view. Читать дальше...

Veteran actor John Beasley dead at 79

New York Post 

John Beasley, who starred in the WB series "Everwood," and co-starred with The Rock in the 2004 movie "Walking Tall," died Tuesday at 79, his son announced.

The Power of Nonviolence: Myths and Reality

CounterPunch 

A commonly held myth is that war concludes well with peace. In fact, conflict research shows that the losing side may accept defeat in a public-facing manner, only to fester and plot to get revenge later. Violence and war generally lead to further violence and war. Although it may lead to short-term “peace,” violent conflict More

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Asian stocks sink before US Congress votes on deal to avoid debt default

Times Union 

Asian stock markets are lower ahead of a vote by Congress on a deal to avert a government debt default while China factory activity weakened. Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney retreated. Oil prices declined. Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index edged up less than 0.1% as President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy tried to line up votes in support of their deal to allow the government to borrow more. Officials warn the government will run out of money as soon as next week, which would roil the economy and financial markets. Читать дальше...





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