Stories for July 2019

Wednesday, July 3rd 2019 - 08:29 UTC
Greenpeace on campaign against deep sea mining, at least until more information on the ecosystem is available

Greenpeace ship sets sail on Thursday to study an ecosystem beneath the Atlantic Ocean thought to hold clues to the origins of life to press its case for a ban on deep-sea mining, as talks in Jamaica seek to agree on rules of deep-sea mineral exploitation.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 19:18 UTC
United States names 16 dog food brands linked to canine heart diseases

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has named 16 dog food brands linked to reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), also known as canine heart disease, in the last five years. Canine DCM is a disease of a dog’s heart muscle that results in an enlarged heart.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 15:39 UTC
MSC cruises celebrated its 20th cruiser and two new ships in 2019

MSC Cruises — the Swiss-based world’s largest privately-owned cruise line — celebrated this past weekend a key global milestone in the company’s history, welcoming its 20 millionth cruiser on board the Miami-based MSC Seaside.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 11:59 UTC
Bolsonaro first six turbulent months: a government unable to deliver surrounded by family and aye-aye men

In his first six turbulent months as president, Brazil's Jair Messias Bolsonaro has squandered much political capital and proved even more of a disappointment than expected. Only 32% of Brazilians are satisfied with his work, according to a poll published on Thursday. And that number is predicted to drop.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 11:54 UTC
New York after Facebook for alleged discriminatory advertising platforms

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday ordered the U.S. Department of Financial Services to investigate reports that state-regulated advertisers were using Facebook Inc's advertising platform in a discriminatory manner.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 11:50 UTC
Solar eclipse Tuesday afternoon stretching from La Serena, Chile to Buenos Aires

Day will turn into night on Tuesday afternoon as the sun, moon and Earth align perfectly during the first total solar eclipse since 2017. The eclipse will only be visible across the southern Pacific Ocean and South America, but can be seen anywhere from around the world online through NASA TV.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Brazilian Senate recommends 14 indictments following the Vale dam collapse that killed 350 people

Brazilian Senate inquiry into the collapse of a Vale dam that killed nearly 350 people will recommend indictments of 14 people, including Vale executives, according to Brazil's official news service, Agencia Brasil, on Monday.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Loss of Antarctica's sea ice cover, particularly since 2014, baffles scientists

After mysteriously expanding for decades, Antarctica's sea ice cover melted by an area four times greater than France in just a few years and now stands at a record low, according to a study published on Monday.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:49 UTC
ITUC: “IMF program in Argentina has failed to deliver on its promises”

One year since its start, it has become clear that the IMF program in Argentina has failed to deliver on its promises to fix the economy while protecting the most vulnerable. Despite the worsening economy, large human costs, and a significant downward adjustment of growth projections, the IMF is doubling down on its austerity approach and requiring additional spending cuts to meet budget targets.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:39 UTC
Maduro says it has arrested two military for the death in custody of a naval officer

Two suspects are to face justice over the death in custody of a navy officer accused of plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's attorney general announced on Monday. Tarek William Saab identified the two men as a lieutenant and a sergeant in Venezuela's General Directorate of Military Intelligence.