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Cleaning and hygiene products contribute as much as cars to air pollution, study finds
A study has found that half of the the air-polluting particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), in industrialized cities come from domestic cleaning and hygiene products, even as car-derived emissions decrease due to stricter government controls.
Oxfam set to reform "porous system" that allowed sex offenders into organization
Oxfam says it will act on past and present allegations of exploitation and sexual harassment by staff in response to recent revelations of sexual misconduct.
US consumer sentiment hits second-highest level since 2004
US consumer sentiment rose to its second-highest level since 2004 in February despite lower and much more volatile stock prices, according to a reading from the University of Michigan.
US housing starts surge past expectations in January
US housing starts surged past expectations last month, according to data released by the Commerce Department.
Steve Bannon refuses to answer questions in Russia inquiry
Steve Bannon, former strategy chief of President Donald Trump, has been questioned several times this week as part of the investigation into possible Russian intervention in the 2016 elections.
UK retail sales grow less than expected in January
Retail sales in the UK grew less than expected in January, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.