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Walmart to cover some GLP-1s, inhalers and insulin for employees at no cost as it expands benefits
Walmart will cover over 250 prescriptions including certain GLP-1 medications, insulin, and inhalers at no cost to employees starting in 2027, as the company expands benefits to attract workers.
KFC to switch to Coca-Cola beverages in U.S. restaurants for the first time in decades
KFC will switch from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola beverages across all U.S. restaurants by early 2027, marking the first major supplier change in decades for the Yum Brands chain.
Benjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the UK as “the Islamic republic of Britain” and the “first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon” during an interview with Israel’s army radio.
‘They poison the population’: how the far right changed Sweden’s conversation
Sweden’s far-right Sweden Democrats have reshaped national political discourse toward stricter immigration policies, leaving immigrant and Muslim communities concerned about their future in the country ahead of an election.
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Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
Wildfires and heatwaves driven by climate change are reversing air quality improvements worldwide, creating harmful feedback loops that worsen both environmental and health outcomes, according to a new UN report.
Public consultation launched on plans for new Welsh renewable energy company
The Welsh government has launched a public consultation on proposals for a new renewable energy company that would develop wind and solar facilities and enable community ownership stakes.
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
A global transition away from oil could trigger conflict, migration, and economic instability in countries heavily dependent on oil revenues unless governments implement coordinated support measures, research finds.
Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
Portsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol and Nottingham rank among British cities most vulnerable to extreme heat by century’s end, according to analysis of urban heat vulnerability across Great Britain.
More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
States that voted for Trump account for over 70% of new solar construction in the country, with Texas and Florida leading. The trend reflects pro-business policies and growing electricity demand despite Republican opposition to solar at the federal level.
Species ‘at risk of vanishing’ from area of Eryri National Park
Welsh experts warn endangered species including mountain blackbirds and ring ouzels face disappearing from a valley in Eryri National Park, prompting a £1m restoration scheme across 4,000 acres.
Species ‘at risk of vanishing’ from area of Eryri National Park
Wales’ most endangered species face potential extinction in a Snowdonia valley, prompting a £1 million habitat restoration project affecting over 4,000 acres.
The Moon may have formed intact just hours after a giant collision
New simulations incorporating geological strength suggest the Moon may have formed intact within hours of Earth’s collision with a Mars-sized object, challenging previous assumptions about the Moon-forming impact.
Physicists just found a tiny glitch in time itself
An international team of physicists has found that certain quantum collapse models may introduce a tiny fundamental uncertainty into time itself, though the effect is far too small to affect current clocks.
Wasps are disappearing this summer, and scientists are worried
Wasp populations have declined noticeably this summer, with fewer sightings and pest-control requests than previous years, raising concerns among scientists about their ecological importance.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Extreme heat affects the body by dilating blood vessels and causing fluid loss through sweating, with older people, babies, and those with certain health conditions facing elevated health risks.
How does assisted dying work in other countries?
Approximately 400 million people now live in countries with legalized assisted dying, including Canada, Australia, and Spain. Laws vary significantly worldwide, with some restricting access to terminally ill patients while others extend eligibility to those with incurable conditions.