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Rising Mental Health Risks Fuel 38% Surge in Social Security Benefits in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Brazil – The Social Security Ministry in Brazil has reported a 38 percent increase in the number of sick pay and retirement benefits due to mental and behavioral disorders last year, reaching a total of 288,865. This surge surpasses the volume seen in 2021 during the height of the Covid pandemic. According to a survey conducted by Pipo Saúde, a startup that assists companies in finding the best health plans and services, 48 …

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Norwalk Bridge Demolition: I-95 Closed for Days After Fiery Fuel Truck Crash

Norwalk, Connecticut – The city was thrown into chaos as I-95, one of the busiest interstates in the U.S., remained closed for an indefinite period following a fuel truck crash and subsequent fire under an overpass. The aftermath of the accident led to chaotic traffic diversions and significant disruptions for thousands of drivers. Officials described the incident as a chain-reaction crash that occurred early in the morning when a car swerved in front of a …

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Rom-Com Stars Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell Deliberately Fuel Affairs Rumors

Los Angeles, CA – Actor Glen Powell recently revealed that the flirty behavior he displayed with his “Anyone But You” co-star Sydney Sweeney last year was all part of a marketing strategy. Powell shared that he and Sweeney deliberately amped up their on-screen chemistry to engage fans and promote their hit 2023 rom-com. In an interview with The New York Times, Powell explained, “The two things that you have to sell a rom-com are fun …

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Pension Funds Make Progress in Fossil Fuel Exclusions, but Lag Behind U.S. and European Peers in Climate Change Action

Toronto, Canada – In a recent report, Canadian pension funds are increasingly implementing exclusions on oil and gas investments as part of their sustainable finance efforts. SHIFT Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health (SHIFT) revealed that nearly half of the 11 Canadian pension funds reviewed included partial exclusions on fossil fuels in 2023. However, while there has been progress, the report indicates that Canadian pension managers still lag behind their U.S. and European counterparts …

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Pension Fund Exits Investment in Over 300 Fossil Fuel Companies, Including Shell and BP, Over Lack of Decarbonization Plans

Amsterdam, Netherlands – One of the largest pension funds in Europe, PFZW, has made a significant move by divesting from over 300 fossil fuel companies, including big players like Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies. This decision comes after a 2-year engagement process, during which PFZW set increasingly stringent criteria for oil and gas companies in its portfolio. As a result, only seven such companies remain in its investment portfolio. The divestment from 310 companies marks a …

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