Green Groups Sue EPA Over Secretive Semiconductor Chemical Approvals
Environmental advocates filed a lawsuit Friday against the EPA, challenging the agency's authorization of two new chemicals for semiconductor manufacturing. The groups argue the government ignored significant health risks—including cancer and neurological damage—while shielding the specific identities of the substances behind confidential business claims.
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Amnesty and UN Condemn Siege of Palestinian Families in Qusra
A surge of settler violence in the West Bank village of Qusra has trapped three Palestinian families in their homes since Sunday, drawing sharp condemnation from human rights groups and the United Nations as Israeli security forces stop short of removing the agitators from the site.
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Infrastructure Emerges as a Hedge Against Market Volatility
As KKR closes its record-breaking $19 billion Global Infrastructure Investors V fund, wealth managers are increasingly positioning infrastructure as a critical defensive component in diversified portfolios. The sector is proving uniquely resilient to inflation and rising interest rates, attracting capital that seeks stability beyond traditional equity markets.