14May/24

AFTER FOUR YEARS OF WILD SWINGS FROM SHORTAGES TO GLUT, GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS ARE NOW IN THE GOLDILOCKS ZONE: GEP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN VOLATILITY INDEX

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The GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index — a leading indicator tracking demand conditions, shortages, transportation costs, inventories and backlogs based on a monthly survey of 27,000 businesses — rose in April to -0.18, from -0.32 in March, which signals that global supply chains are operating at close to full capacity. Continue reading

09May/24

Does ejaculating often reduce your risk of prostate cancer?

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Daniel Kelly, Sheffield Hallam University

In terms of men’s health issues, prostate cancer features high on the agenda. It’s the second most diagnosed cancer in men globally – closely followed by lung cancer. And it’s the most common cancer in men in the UK.

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04May/24

May the 4

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May 4, 2024 Mpelembe — Ah, you don’t need to explain! Since today is May 4th, I can guess you’re talking about Star Wars Day. May the 4th is an unofficial holiday for fans of the Star Wars franchise to celebrate their love for the movies, characters, and stories.

The date itself is a pun on the famous Star Wars saying “May the Force be with you.” Fans turned “Force” into “Fourth” to create a fun way to celebrate.

People celebrate Star Wars Day in all sorts of ways. They might watch Star Wars movies, marathon the TV shows, dress up like their favorite characters, or have Star Wars-themed parties.