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Researchers from Emory University in the US analysed blood samples from 330 African American pregnant women in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Women living in downtown and midtown neighbourhoods, where several highways intersect, had a higher level of exposure to pollution over a year, compared to those living on the outskirts of the city, the team said. Vehicular emissions are a major contributor to PM2.5 pollution.

Two substances -- 'cortexolone' and 'lysoPE(20:3)' -- involved in the relationship between short-term exposure to air pollution and an elevated risk of early births, were identified.

Cortexolone is a glucocorticoid crucial to regulating metabolism, inflammation, and the immune response, while lysoPE(20:3) is a lipid present in cells and important for cell function.#MyCOSTrade

#CircleIPO Profit, in accounting, is an income distributed to the owner in a profitable market production process (business). Profit is a measure of profitability which is the owner's major interest in the income-formation process of market production. There are several profit measures in common use.

Income formation in market production is always a balance between income generation and income distribution. The income generated is always distributed to the stakeholders of production as economic value within the review period. The profit is the share of income formation the owner is able to keep to themselves in the income distribution process. Profit is one of the major sources of economic well-being because it means incomes and opportunities to develop production. The words "income", "profit" and "earnings" are synonyms in this context.

#TradingPairs101 Working capital (WC) is a financial metric which represents operating liquidity available to a business, organisation, or other entity, including governmental entities. Along with fixed assets such as plant and equipment, working capital is considered a part of operating capital. Gross working capital is equal to current assets. Working capital is calculated as current assets minus current liabilities. If current assets are less than current liabilities, an entity has a working capital deficiency, also called a working capital deficit and negative working capital.

A company can be endowed with assets and profitability but may fall short of liquidity if its assets cannot be readily converted into cash. Positive working capital is required to ensure that a firm is able to continue its operations and that it has sufficient funds to satisfy both maturing short-term debt and upcoming operational expenses. The management of working capital involves managing inventories, accounts receivable and payable, and cash.

#Liquidity101 Financial analysis (also known as financial statement analysis, accounting analysis, or analysis of finance) refers to an assessment of the viability, stability, and profitability of a business, sub-business, project or investment.

It is performed by professionals who prepare reports using ratios and other techniques, that make use of information taken from financial statements and other reports. These reports are usually presented to top management as one of their bases in making business decisions. Financial analysis may determine if a business will:

Continue or discontinue its main operation or part of its business;

Make or purchase certain materials in the manufacture of its product;

Acquire or rent/lease certain machineries and equipment in the production of its goods;

Issue shares or negotiate for a bank loan to increase its working capital;

Make decisions regarding investing or lending capital;

Make other decisions that allow management to make an informed selection on various alternatives in the conduct of its business.

#OrderTypes101 A financial analyst is a professional undertaking financial analysis for external or internal clients as a core feature of the job. The role may specifically be titled securities analyst, research analyst, equity analyst, investment analyst, or ratings analyst. The job title is a broad one: In banking, and industry more generally, various other analyst-roles cover financial management and (credit) risk management, as opposed to focusing on investments and valuation.

Who is Lee Jae-myung? Meet South Korea's newly elected president

Lee Jae-myung, the Liberal candidate contesting in South Korea's snap elections, has reportedly claimed victory on June 3. This victory comes soon after Suk Yeol's impeachment over a failed martial law decree, which plunged the country into a major political crisis. When 70% of the votes were counted, Lee had already held a strong lead at 48.523%, which prompted his election rival, Kim Moon-soo, to concede defeat at an early stage. #election

UK temporarily spared from Trump's 50% metal tariffs
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The UK has been temporarily spared from US President Donald Trump's executive order doubling steel and aluminium tariffs from 25% to 50%.

The order signed by Trump on Tuesday evening raises import taxes for US-based firms buying from other countries from Wednesday - but the levy remains at 25% for the UK.

The order depends on the UK and US tariff pact signed in May, which would axe steel and aluminium tariffs but has yet to come into force, meaning UK steel exporters will face tariffs until then and could face the 50% tariff if the pact falters.

The UK government said it is "committed to protecting British business and jobs", but the Conservatives said the order was a "fresh tariff blow".

The UK government spokesperson added that it will "continue to work with the US to implement our agreement, which will see the [tariffs] removed", with the legislation implementing the deal to be presented in Parliament "in due course".

Trump said in the order that the UK needed "different treatment" because of the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal (ECD) signed on 8 May 2025.

However, Trump later added that the US might increase the tariff on the UK "on or after July 9 2025" if it "determines that the United Kingdom has not complied with relevant aspects of the EPD".

June is observed as Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on the unique challenges men face in relation to their mental health. It's a period to encourage men to openly discuss their struggles and seek support, breaking the stigma often associated with mental health issues in men. #tia #NOT

WHO launches first ever rsv vaccine for babies

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes millions of childhood illnesses yearly, particularly in poorer countries. On 30 May 2025, the World Health Organisation issued its first global guidance recommending two new preventative tools for infants. Here's what every parent needs to know about this major breakthrough and how to protect babies from RSV:#MyCOSTrade

The World Health Organisation (WHO) unveils historic new tools to protect infants from Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a maternal vaccine and a monoclonal antibody injection, offering hope to families in the fight against the virus (Image: Canva)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) unveils historic new tools to protect infants from Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a maternal vaccine and a monoclonal antibody injection, offering hope to families in the fight against the virus (Image: Canva)
Considering the health threat posed by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) in infants, the World Health Organization (WHO) urges a rollout of either the RSVpreF maternal immunisation or the monoclonal antibody treatment, nirsevimab, to shield infants from severe infection. RSV has long been overlooked, despite causing millions of hospitalisations and nearly 100,000 deaths in children under five each year. Now, for the first time, the World Health Organisation has issued global guidance recommending immunisation to protect infants from this serious and often deadly virus.

The new WHO position paper, released on 30 May 2025, introduces two promising ways to protect infants: a maternal vaccine and a monoclonal antibody injection. These aren’t just technical advances; they could be lifesavers, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, where medical access is limited and RSV mortality is tragically high. With these tools, families now have hope in the fight against a virus that has quietly taken a devastating toll.

Canada to expedite nation building projects to counter Trump

Monday's meeting marked Carney's first with Canada's premiers since his federal election win in April.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government will start pushing legislation that would fast-track ambitious national projects to boost Canada's economy, now faced with Donald Trump's tariffs.

Carney outlined his plan on Monday after a meeting - described as "very productive" - with the leaders of Canada's provinces and territories.

"This has been the best meeting we've had in 10 years," Ontario premier Doug Ford told reporters.

Carney said his plan is to narrow down a list of so-called "nation building" projects - like pipelines, nuclear reactors and trade corridors - and create a framework in which the projects would be approved in under two years' time.

The goal, he said, is to quickly build infrastructure that will make Canada "the strongest economy in the G7," as well as strengthen the country's autonomy and resilience in the future.

"This meeting demonstrated how we can give ourselves far more than any foreign government can take away," Carney told reporters.

Bill Gates to give most of his $200bn fortune to Africa

Microsoft founder Bill Gates says that most of his fortune will be spent on improving health and education services in Africa over the next 20 years.

The 69-year-old said that "by unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa should be on a path to prosperity".

Speaking in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, he also urged Africa's young innovators to think about how to build Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve healthcare on the continent.

Gates announced last month that he would give away 99% of his vast fortune - which he expects to reach $200bn (£150bn) - by 2045, by when his foundation planned to end its operations.

Indian scientists’ ‘sulphur’ breakthrough on cloud formation in future
#MyCOSTrade #MarketRebound
A combined climatic push given by a rise in the sea-surface temperature and increase in the speed of surface wind will lead to transport of a larger volume of the chemical – known as DMS or Dimethyl Sulphide – to the atmosphere in future,
contributing to more aerosol and cloud formations, the scientists say.

#CEXvsDEX101 Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by symptoms of anxiety in situations where the person perceives their environment to be unsafe with no easy way to escape. These situations can include public transit, shopping centers, crowds and queues, or simply being outside their home on their own. Being in these situations may result in a panic attack. Those affected will go to great lengths to avoid these situations. In severe cases, people may become completely unable to leave their homes.

#TradingTypes101 A phobia is an anxiety disorder, defined by an irrational, unrealistic, persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. Phobias typically result in a rapid onset of fear and are usually present for more than six months. Those affected go to great lengths to avoid the situation or object, to a degree greater than the actual danger posed. If the object or situation cannot be avoided, they experience significant distress. Other symptoms can include fainting, which may occur in blood or injury phobia, and panic attacks, often found in agoraphobia and emetophobia. Around 75% of those with phobias have multiple phobias.

Las Vegas is no stranger to bold bets—but at Bitcoin 2025, the stakes weren’t just financial. This year’s conference was the strongest signal yet that Bitcoin is crossing the chasm from a niche asset into a cornerstone of the global financial system.

Held in the heat of the Nevada desert and the heat of Bitcoin’s bull run, it attracted policymakers, builders, institutional investors, and an increasingly diverse wave of new adopters. The tone was clear: Bitcoin is here to build.
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#WCT #wct The WalletConnect Network is a decentralized infrastructure for wallets to connect to apps on any blockchain. This service is provided across all blockchains and platforms to enable the best user experience onchain without limitations to user preferences.

Besides the protocol being completely chain-agnostic it provides a high-uptime and low-latency service that is operated by multiple node operators that are incentivized by network rewards for their participation.

Right now Apps are not required to pay for this service but in the future they will be charged fees with WCT. Depending on the activity driven through the WalletConnect Network there will be proportional rewards being distributed to all Wallet partners.

Multiple upgrades are scheduled to improve the user experience with features such as Smart Sessions, Gas Abstraction and Chain Abstraction that will be set as standards for participants.

$WCT The core function of WCT Token
Decentralized Governance

WCT Token gives holders the right to participate in the governance of the WalletConnect network. Holders can vote on network proposals (such as fee structures or feature upgrades) to ensure the community’s leading position in network development. This decentralized governance model makes WCT Token a key pillar of community-driven eco.

Staking and Rewards
Users can support the stability and security of the network by staking WCT tokens and receive corresponding rewards. 17.5% of the initial WCT token supply is allocated to incentivize network participants, including wallet providers, node operators, etc. This mechanism not only enhances the security of the network but also provides holders with the opportunity for passive income.

Fee Payment
While WalletConnect network currently does not charge any fees, a fee structure based on Monthly Active Users (MAU) may be introduced in the future, with WCT token becoming the primary tool for paying these fees. This design aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of the network while creating more use cases for the WCT token.

$WCT The WalletConnect Token (WCT) is the native token of the WalletConnect Network, which is a decentralized infrastructure for connecting wallets and decentralized applications (dApps) across different blockchains. WCT is designed to power the on-chain user experience ecosystem, acting as a governance and reward token.