Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published September 22, 2025 Textile Exchange‘s annual report indicates that global fibre production is expected to remain on an upward trajectory in 2024, with synthetic fibres steadily widening the gap with natural materials, while cellulosic (wood-pulp-based) fibres are expected to hold steady. The share of recycled fibres has not increased…
Cats. Dust mites. Mold. Trees. For people with allergies, even a brief whiff of the airborne allergens these organisms produce can lead to swollen eyes, itchy skin and impaired breathing. Such allergens can persist indoors for months after the original source is gone, and repeated exposure can exacerbate, and even lead to, asthma. What if…
Childhood exposure to chemicals used to make plastic household items presents growing health risks that can extend long into adulthood, experts from NYU Langone Health report. This is the main conclusion after a review of hundreds of the latest studies on the topic, publishing online Sept. 21 in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent…
Rachel Cowley found out that her daughter Jessica has DRPLA in May this year Rachel Cowley’s daughter Jessica was like any other 10-year-old until she started having seizures. Now aged 20, Jessica is unable to walk or talk, and Ms Cowley fears she will die in the next few years. “I hope when the time…
Published September 22, 2025 Mention Me has appointed Wojtek Kokoszka its new CEO, as the UK-based customer acquisition platform for beauty and fashion brands begins leveraging its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities with the launch of Mention Me Influencer. Wojtek Kokoszka Mention Me, which helps brands “unlock organic, customer-led growth through referral and micro-influencer marketing”, said Kokoszka “brings…
Nimbus Manticore Deploys New Malware Targeting Europe Key Findings Check Point Research is tracking a long‑running campaign by the Iranian threat actor Nimbus Manticore, which overlaps with UNC1549, Smoke Sandstorm, and the “Iranian Dream Job” operations. The ongoing campaign targets defense manufacturing, telecommunications, and aviation that are aligned with IRGC strategic priorities. Nimbus Manticore’s recent activity…
Paul SeddonPolitical reporter Getty Images The Liberal Democrats say children using social media apps should be shown cigarette-style health warnings to help protect their mental health. The party says the move would protect youngsters from “addictive algorithms”, citing concerns over excessive phone usage. It also wants a two-hour “doomscrolling cap” limiting how long under-18s can…
The agreement sets out hiring timelines that the company must also hit to receive these tax incentives: Meta can receive the highest property tax exemption as long as it hires the equivalent of 300 “full-time” jobs by 2030, 450 by 2032, 475 by 2033 and 500 by December 31, 2034. Louisiana’s agreements ask for more…
Trump officials are expected to link the use of pain reliever Tylenol in pregnant women to autism, according to US media reports. At an Oval Office event on Monday, the US president will reportedly advise pregnant women in the US to only take Tylenol, known as paracetamol elsewhere, to relieve high fevers. At the Charlie…
By Reuters Published September 22, 2025 Gucci revealed the first styles by its new designer, Demna, on Monday, posting dozens of images on Instagram a day before Milan Fashion Week kicks off with a scheduled presentation by the Kering-owned label. Demna’s Gucci debut teased on Instagram before Milan show – Gucci via Instagram The eagerly…
