Russia Aims at Ukraine’s Crucial Lithium Reserves

This article was originally published by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and is reprinted with permission. Russia has seized control of some of Ukraine’s prized lithium reserves since it launched its all-out invasion in 2022, potentially depriving Kyiv of a key economic resource. Russian forces captured a lithium deposit in the southeastern region of Zaporizhzhya in early…

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USDA Reports Elevated Injury Risks for Pig and Poultry Workers at Specific Processing Speeds and Staffing Levels

More than 80% of poultry slaughterhouse workers and half of hog processing employees testing faster line speeds are at high risk of developing chronic conditions like arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome, according to recent U.S. Department of Agriculture reports on line speeds and worker safety. Current line speeds run up to 140 birds per minute…

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Access the World’s Biggest Illicit Online Marketplace with Just a Download

This article was originally published by Radio Free Asia and is reprinted with permission. An app from a Cambodian financial firm accused of operating the world’s “largest illicit online marketplace” could be downloaded from Google until today, and is still available on Apple. Huione Guarantee, a Telegram marketplace, has facilitated billions of dollars in transactions…

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