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# Toxic

Last year
2022
# Toxic
Sexist and racist abuse seen as ‘banter’ at London Fire Brigade, review says
A review into the brigade found that female, black and Asian firefighters had to contend with abuse from colleagues.
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Nov 25th 2022, 11:15 PM
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# Harassment
Three Ellen producers 'part ways' with show over 'toxic workplace' claims
Ellen DeGeneres announced the changes to staff in a Zoom call.
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Aug 18th 2020, 9:31 AM
# problem
Alan Pardew: WhatsApp groups have created 'toxic' dressing rooms
After his unhappy spell at the Hawthorns, the former West Brom manager has a left-field theory on football’s supposedly increasing volatility.
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Dec 10th 2019, 9:49 AM
# Racism
Labour Party leader says 'new toxic racism' has entered Irish politics
Howlin made the comments during a speech at the party’s annual conference in Mullingar.
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Nov 10th 2019, 8:55 AM
# Toxic
Inter boss Conte despairs of Italian football's worsening 'hate' culture
‘I came back after three years and found everything worse,’ the former Chelsea manager said.
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Sep 20th 2019, 9:16 PM
# Toxic
Leicester contact police after 'vile and disgusting' online abuse of players
The Premiership club says players’ families have also been targeted.
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Apr 11th 2019, 5:13 PM
# Toxic
Ex-Ireland international opens up about Aston Villa coach's alleged bullying
Kevin MacDonald has been removed by the club following Gareth Farrelly’s accusations.
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Dec 13th 2018, 8:00 PM
# Toxic
Mourinho: Only 'dishonest' players play poorly for managers they don't like
The manager again played down suggestions that his players were not behind him.
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Dec 5th 2018, 8:26 AM
# sustainable
Blackcurrant waste from Ribena production could create 'natural' hair dye
Some of the ingredients found in commonly used synthetic hair dyes can trigger allergic reactions.
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Jun 2nd 2018, 10:00 AM
# Toxic
US teen survives 12 hours in underground pipe after falling into LA sewage system
The 13-year-old was freed by firefighters.
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Apr 2nd 2018, 9:02 PM
# Toxic
People living in areas of high radon exposure at higher risk of lung cancer
The ESRI has linked cancer figures with geographical data on radon gas.
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Feb 8th 2018, 9:24 AM
# warning
Forensic scientists identified 27 new recreational drugs in Ireland last year
Scientists have said some of the new synthetic drugs are 100 times more toxic than regular substances
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May 17th 2017, 8:00 PM
# easter warning
Here's why your dog shouldn't eat chocolate
Dogs Trust has released a warning to pet owners this Easter.
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Apr 14th 2017, 9:00 PM
# former landfill
Asbestos and other toxic waste leaking into Irish Sea off Bray and Dublin coast
It has been warned that people’s health could be at risk.
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Mar 3rd 2017, 6:05 AM
# UCC
Tyndall Institute in Cork evacuated after 'toxic alarm' went off
There were no injuries.
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Apr 21st 2016, 10:08 PM
# depressing
Planning a New Year change? Here are 5 signs you're stuck in a toxic workplace
There are bad workplaces, and then there are toxic ones…
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Jan 1st 2016, 8:00 PM
# Take a Break
WATCH: Americans try to find Ireland on a map, and it doesn't go well
Back to geography class for you. And you. And you.
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Aug 4th 2015, 11:00 AM
# Toxic
Irish man dies after taking slimming pills he bought online
Two separate investigations are now underway.
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Jun 25th 2015, 4:02 PM
# monstrous
A giant toxic centipede made its way from the West Indies in a woman's dirty laundry
It’s called Curtley apparently. Saints preserve us.
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Jun 12th 2015, 3:31 PM
# nuclear winter
PHOTOS: No masks in stock as Beijing pollution goes off the charts
The World Health Organisation has said the toxic air has created a crisis.
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Feb 26th 2014, 12:39 PM
# inferno
It's over: Blaze at Ballymount recycling plant extinguished after five days
It has prompted a government review of the storage of toxic materials near homes.
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Jan 30th 2014, 8:07 AM
# China
Man dies from toxic chemicals delivered with box of shoes
Seven others have been injured by contaminated parcels in China.
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Dec 21st 2013, 5:14 PM
# it's britney b**ch
Happy birthday Britney Spears! Here's why we love you
The Princess of Pop is 32 today.
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Dec 2nd 2013, 4:49 PM
# European Commission
Silicone in controversial PIP breast implants won't cause cancer says report
A European Commission report confirmed that no toxins are present in the implants, but that removal should be considered under certain circumstances.
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Oct 30th 2013, 1:05 PM
# Cannabis
HSE warns of contaminated cannabis as two women remain in critical condition
A contaminated batch of the drug is said to be circulating in the Cavan/Louth/Meath area.
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May 31st 2013, 10:20 AM
# casualties
1 dead, 49 injured as 'toxic chemical' train derails in Belgium
The freight train was carrying highly toxic chemicals when it derailed and exploded.
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May 5th 2013, 4:40 PM
# Maldives
This island is a toxic dump in the centre of paradise
Thilafushi, an artificial island in the middle of the Maldives archipelago, is the dumping ground for Malé and luxury hotels.
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Mar 19th 2013, 7:15 AM
# Toxic
18 injured in toxic gas leak in Co Down
The Fire and Rescue Service said a toxic substance became unstable on board a vessel at the harbour. A 50 meter cordon has been put in place in the area.
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Dec 5th 2012, 2:03 PM
# Ouch
Police warn thieves that stolen cockroach gel is toxic
Manchester officers puzzled by robbery at town hall – but issue callout to warn burglars of dangers of stolen booty.
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Jan 16th 2012, 12:00 PM
# Australia
Two die after eating poisonous death cap mushrooms in Australia
Four people were hospitalised after eating the fungi at a New Year’s Eve party last weekend.
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Jan 4th 2012, 11:02 AM
# India
Toxic homemade alcohol kills 102 in India
Four people have been arrested after bootleg liquor was blamed for the deaths and illness in Sangrampur, near Calcutta.
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Dec 15th 2011, 8:28 AM
LIVE
Denmark to lobby US states over use of drugs for death penalty
Minister says she will approach US states which use Danish-made drugs in their lethal injections.
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Apr 14th 2011, 8:43 PM