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Britons Feel Isolated and Mistrustful, Major Poll Reveals

Pope Leo XIV Urges Diplomats to Build Peace with Justice and Truth

BBC Chief Warns of Trust Crisis, Boosts YouTube and TikTok News

World’s First Big e-Methanol Plant Kicks Off in Denmark

Tiger Brands Offers Settlement in Deadly 2017-18 Listeriosis Outbreak

USGBC Unveils 2025 LEED for Cities Cohort to Boost Urban Sustainability

Cartier’s Women’s Pavilion at Osaka Expo 2025 Champions Gender Equality

Trump EPA Rollbacks Endanger Indiana’s Air and Water, Sierra Club Reveals

HUGO BOSS Unveils NovaPoly to Tackle Microplastics in Fashion

Proposed ESA Redefinition May Narrow Scope of Environmental Protections for Infrastructure Projects

On April 17, 2025, U.S. wildlife regulators proposed a rule to rescind the long-standing definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The move could drastically reduce environmental permitting obligations for infrastructure projects by excluding habitat-only impacts—such as wetland or forest modifications—from incidental take requirements if no species are physically present. The public comment period closes May 19, 2025.

Americans Eye Europe as Trump Policies Spark Concern

As Donald Trump’s second term begins, a growing number of Americans are looking to Europe for a fresh start, driven by fears of political and social shifts. From interracial lesbian couples to young professionals and retirees, people like Doris Davis and Wendy Newman are exploring visa options in Portugal, Spain, and beyond, seeking stability and alignment with their values. Data shows a 60% surge in U.S. applications for Irish passports and a rise in long-stay visa requests in France, reflecting a broader trend. Despite hurdles like complex visa processes and housing crises, relocation firms report overwhelming demand, with inquiries spiking post-election. This article explores why Americans are leaving, how they’re making it happen, and the hope they find in Europe’s promise of a better life. It’s a story of courage, adaptation, and a call to rethink what home can mean.

Ben & Jerry’s Alleges Nelson Peltz’s Influence in Unilever Censorship Dispute

Ben & Jerry’s has intensified its legal dispute with Unilever, alleging that billionaire investor Nelson Peltz, a Unilever board member and Trump supporter, is influencing the company to censor the ice cream brand’s social mission. Filed in Manhattan federal court, the lawsuit claims Unilever’s edits to Ben & Jerry’s social media posts, including blocking a Trump-related post in January 2025, align with Peltz’s political views, threatening Unilever’s ESG leadership. The conflict, ongoing since 2024, involves Unilever’s alleged threats to dismantle Ben & Jerry’s independent board and block donations to Medical Aid for Palestinians. The dispute complicates Unilever’s plan to spin off its ice cream business, including Ben & Jerry’s, by July 2025, potentially impacting its valuation. Ben & Jerry’s seeks to protect its board’s autonomy and enforce $25 million in promised payments.