There are concerns that new toll charges for using both Blackwall and Silvertown Tunnels will increase traffic on alternative routes, intensifying congestion and safety concerns in those areas. Closing major thoroughfares can have a ripple effect on not only traffic flow, but also safety and fuel usage. A new Geotab analysis reveals […]
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Researchers from several Brazilian institutions have published a new study examining eight innovative hair straightening formulations aimed at providing safer, more effective options for different hair types and conditions. The study, titled “Comparative Assessments of New Hair-Straightening Cosmetic Formulations on Wavy Type 2 Hair,” appears in the scientific journal Cosmetics and was conducted by scientists
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Personalization is becoming a cornerstone of the beauty industry, with 71% of consumers now expecting personalized interactions from brands, according to McKinsey. For indie beauty brands, the challenge is balancing creativity and innovation with data-driven strategies that create meaningful customer experiences. Social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram are helping level the playing field by
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The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that gives food and drinks their bright red cherry color but has been linked to cancer in animals. The dye is still used in thousands of foods, including candy, cereals, cherries in fruit cocktails and strawberry-flavored milkshakes,
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Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Artificial intelligence is one of the biggest innovations in tech for contractors this year. The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas last week demonstrated it is a key focus for those in other industries as
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Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Midwest’s largest contractor announced a major leadership change Wednesday while also unveiling a new business unit to accelerate data center construction efforts. Russ Burns Permission granted by Clayco Russ Burns, CEO of Chicago-based Clayco, retired
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Dive Brief: Total construction and nonresidential input prices declined 0.2% in December, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors. Much of the recent stability in input prices over the past year stems from lower energy costs, including a $0.45 per gallon drop in diesel prices since December 2023, said Anirban Basu, ABC chief
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The new 2025 Ram Chassis Cab trucks integrate the TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic transmission with lower cruise engine revolutions per minute (rpm). Ram unveiled the new 2025 Ram Chassis Cab trucks, featuring a 6.7-L Cummins Turbo Diesel engine with power take-off (PTO) capability for left- and right-side operation. Ram’s heaviest haulers offer
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At CES 2025 Toyota announced the completion of Phase 1 of Toyota Woven City, a “living laboratory” in Japan that will test autonomous transportation, robotics, and smart home technologies in an actual live-work community. Photo: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)/CES Vehicles are computers on wheels. While the phrase has existed for three decades, the
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A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Good afternoon from San Francisco! This week, Ashley and I are attending the annual JPMorgan Health Care Conference â the largest gathering of biotech and pharma execs,
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