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Grundfos Pumps, a leading water solutions provider, is committed to achieving water and energy net zero status in its Indian plant by 2030. The company is implementing various initiatives, including piloting circulator water pumps, harnessing solar energy, and promoting its iTruck Drive campaign to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Grundfos India has also experienced strong growth, posting a 14% increase in turnover for the period January-December 2023. The company plans to increase its localization level from 40% to 60% in the next 3-5 years.

The Supreme Court has permitted a lawsuit filed by Relevent Sports, a soccer promoter owned by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, to continue against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF). The suit claims that FIFA’s policy of prohibiting countries from hosting league matches involving teams from different countries violates antitrust laws.

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Japanese soccer fans’ post-game clean-up ritual inspires reflections on environmentalism and personal responsibility. Bill Nye’s quote, “To leave the world better than you found it, sometimes you have to pick up other people’s trash,” highlights the importance of addressing messes left behind by others, not just in environmental contexts but in all aspects of life. This Earth Day, the theme “Planet v. Plastics” presents an opportunity for individuals and businesses to contribute to a cleaner and healthier planet.

Chase customers have reported losing thousands of dollars due to online fraud, but the bank has refused to reimburse them, claiming no fraud was detected. One customer lost $4,500 to Zelle transactions while the bank was closed, while another lost $30,000 to a phone scam involving spoofed Chase numbers. Experts warn that scams are becoming more sophisticated with the use of artificial intelligence, and customers should be vigilant in protecting their accounts.

HOME Bargains shoppers are snapping up a summer essential for a fraction of the price, with the discounter slashing the cost of a Swan freestanding patio heater from £199.99 to just £29.99. The heater features three power settings and comes with a remote control for adjusting the temperature remotely. Despite the price reduction, HOME Bargains still offers the best deal compared to other retailers like Dunlem (£99), Wilko (£110), Robert Dyas (£81.99), and Swan’s official website (£39.99).

Microsoft, a tech giant valued at $3 trillion, has faced criticism from former White House cyber policy director Andrew Grotto over serious security lapses. Grotto blames Microsoft for the 2019 SolarWinds hack and recent breaches of Microsoft Exchange Online systems and its own systems. He also highlights Microsoft’s practice of selling network logging services as an add-on instead of enabling them as standard, as well as its insertion of ads into the Windows 11 Start menu. Grotto warns that these security lapses pose a threat to national security and businesses of all sizes. Companies should double-check their cybersecurity measures, keep software updated, and train staff on avoiding hacks.

A century-old brooch passed down from the owner’s great-grandmother was evaluated for tens of thousands of dollars on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow. Appraiser Kevin Zavian determined that the brooch was likely made in the United States between 1905 and 1915 and is worth between $12,000 and $18,000.

Seating systems company Adient (NYSE: ADNT) has announced plans to cut jobs overseas in order to reduce expenses. The exact number of positions being eliminated is still unknown, but the company intends to shift jobs to countries with lower labor costs. This decision follows lackluster sales figures in the first quarter and is part of a broader trend of layoffs in the corporate sector amid economic headwinds.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has begun collecting samples of powdered spices from various brands, including MDH and Everest, following concerns raised by Singapore and Hong Kong about the quality of exported spices. The FSSAI is checking the spices against its quality standards, while the Spices Board of India investigates the banned sale of four spice-mix products by MDH and Everest due to excessive pesticide levels.