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Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos? - The Guardian

  1. Six people are dead after a suspected mass methanol poisoning at a backpacker party town. What went wrong in Laos?  The Guardian
  2. Deaths of at Least 5 Tourists in Laos Raise Alarm About Tainted Drinks  The New York Times
  3. Vang Vieng: What to know about the Laos backpacker town at center of suspected methanol poisonings  CNN
  4. What Is Methanol Poisoning? U.S. Man Among Six Dead In Southeast Asia  Forbes

Chicago Sun-Times 

8 movies Richard Roeper can't wait to see this holiday season (and one guilty pleasure)

The Hollywood business model has changed drastically over the years, e.g., the narrowing of the gap between a movie’s theatrical release and its home video debut from six months to three months to 90 days, 45 days, 30 days, two weeks, even zero days. Still, some traditions hold true, to wit: Oscar Season. That period in late fall and early winter when there’s at least one new film every week that holds the potential for a best picture win or acting awards. Of course, there's always room for the relatively lighter fare as well. Читать дальше...

TheOnion.com 

Nancy Mace Introduces Bill That Would Ban Trans Colleagues From Congressional Gymnastics Team

WASHINGTON—With widespread support from her Republican colleagues, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a bill Friday that would ban transgender lawmakers from the congressional gymnastics team. “I don’t care how good their bar routine is—no trans lawmaker will ever step on this mat,” Mace said in support of the two-page resolution aimed at preventing incoming Delaware […]

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US looks into JPMorgan's ties to Iranian oil kingpin

The US Treasury is looking into JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s dealings with a hedge fund. The hedge fund is believed to be connected to Iranian oil trader Hossein Shamkhani. The Treasury wants to know if JPMorgan followed all the rules when it took on the hedge fund as a client. The hedge fund, Ocean Leonid Investments Ltd.

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Business activity hits a 3-month high in November despite cost pressures

India's business activity rose to a three-month high in November. The HSBC Flash India Composite Purchasing Managers Index reached 59.5. This growth was driven by increased business gains and export sales. Both the manufacturing and services sectors experienced expansion. However, businesses also faced rising cost pressures, leading to increased selling charges.

Phys.org 

Non-genetic reprogramming method to restore sweat gland function shows promise for burn victims

Sweat glands are vital for regulating body temperature, maintaining fluid balance, and supporting skin health. Yet, extensive skin injuries, such as burns, often result in the loss of these glands, leaving patients vulnerable to overheating, dehydration, and other severe complications. Sweat gland regeneration has remained a major medical challenge—until now.