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Viruses spread across Cuba amid water, power outages
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— Sep 30, 2026
Cuban authorities are warning of spreading viral illnesses, including hepatitis, diarrhea, dengue and chikungunya, as prolonged power and water outages undermine sanitation and health care. Residents say shortages have left families struggling to find safe water, while blackouts disrupt pumps and refrigeration; the U.N. estimates water shortages affect about 3.5 million people.
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GREGORY WRIGHTSTONE: Refrigerants Are No Global Warming Threat
Opinion
— Dec 6, 2025
A federal rule mandating the use of certain refrigerants has substantially boosted the price of air conditioning and increased the risk of fire – only to reduce global temperature by an amount too small to measure…
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Biden-Harris Admin Cracks Down On Border Smugglers … Of Refrigerants
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— Sep 17, 2024
While narcotics, terrorists and unaccompanied children stream across the southern border, the Biden-Harris administration is cracking down on smugglers bringing refrigerants into the U.S., according to Bloomberg News…
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Not Satire: Humiliating SOTU Moment Biden Says Refrigerators, Cellphones Got Laid Off
Opinion
— Feb 8, 2023
President Joe Biden claimed Tuesday during his State of the Union address that the economy was in such dire straits during the pandemic that mobile phones and refrigerators were laid off from their jobs. The gaffe…
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Cash-Strapped Farmers Found A Money Stream, But Their Community Is Saying Not So Fast
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Maersk's IoT-Enhanced Reefer Fleet Global Rollout
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— Jul 23, 2026
Cold chain logistics is advancing through IoT-enabled refrigerated shipping and smarter cargo visibility, enabling real-time data, predictive monitoring, and energy-efficient, solar-powered devices. At the same time, successful cold storage projects hinge on integrated system design—coordinating structure, insulation, refrigeration, and installation—to prevent energy waste and operational bottlenecks while delivering cost savings and reliable temperature control.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Recall Issued for Thousands of Pounds of Meat Sold at Walmart Stores Nationwide
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— May 3, 2024
Walmart customers who have recently purchased ground beef from the retail giant are being asked to check their refrigerators and freezers for potentially contaminated meat. A recall of the product was announced on…
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Waste Collection Agency Scrambles to Dig Through Trash After Family Mistakenly Throws Out $25,000
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— Aug 19, 2021
A family in Lorain County, Ohio, pulled together Aug. 4 to help a matriarch in the family thoroughly clean her home. When they got to the refrigerator, they bagged up everything in the freezer and threw it in the trash…
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Pfizer Submits Data Showing COVID-19 Vaccine’s Stability in Refrigerators
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— Feb 19, 2021
Pfizer Inc and partner BioNTech SE said on Friday they have submitted new data to the U.S. health regulator showing the stability of their COVID-19 vaccine at temperatures commonly found in pharmaceutical freezers and…
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El Paso, Texas, Calls in Ten Morgue Trucks as Coronavirus Cases Surge
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— Nov 9, 2020
Officials in the county of El Paso, Texas, said on Monday they are bringing in 10 temporary refrigerated morgue trailers to contend with one of the worst surges in coronavirus in the United States. Six morgue trailers…
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Governors Take On Power Companies Over Who Controls Your Electric Bill
Governors whose states share the nation's largest power grid will meet Thursday in Chicago — as critics say the grid's members kept most decision-making power.
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GOP-Led Congress Deals Fatal Blow To Biden’s War On Refrigerators
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— Apr 4, 2025
House Republicans last week paved the way to overturn a Biden-era Department of Energy (DOE) rule regulating walk-in coolers and freezers, and on Thursday the Senate also voted to end the regulation. Republican Oklahoma…
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CMA CGM imposes Hormuz surcharge
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— Jul 22, 2026
CMA CGM will apply an emergency fuel surcharge starting August 1 due to renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and a rise in bunker costs, with charges ranging from $65 to $165 per container across all regions and trades. The surcharge, in effect until further notice, will impact shipments globally and applies to both dry and refrigerated containers on various routes.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Italy debunks false Parmigiano Reggiano crisis amid heatwave
Environment
— Aug 20, 2026
Extreme heat across Italy and Europe is driving up energy use to keep Parmigiano Reggiano wheels aging safely, with banks like Credito Emiliano’s MGT maintaining about 500,000 wheels worth €300 million in climate-controlled stores, while dairy cows’ milk yields drop under heat. Despite social media claims of a “Great Parmesan Crisis,” authorities say the cheese and its storage banks remain secure, aided by upgrades in refrigeration, insulation, and solar power to cope with higher temperatures.
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