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Rising Temperatures Linked to Alarming Surge in Inactivity-Related Deaths, Study Warns

A new study published in Lancet predicts that climate change could lead to an additional 700,000 deaths by 2050 due to increased physical...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Global Warming Linked to Rising Inactivity: Study Projects 700,000 Deaths by 2050

A new Lancet study reveals that increasing temperatures may lead to a significant rise in physical inactivity, potentially resulting in hundreds...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Rising Temperatures Linked to Alarming Surge in Physical Inactivity and Projected Deaths

A new study warns that escalating temperatures could lead to an additional 700,000 deaths by 2050 due to increased physical inactivity, costing...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Rising Temperatures Linked to Surge in Physical Inactivity, Projecting 700,000 Additional Deaths by 2050

A new study in The Lancet warns that increasing global temperatures could lead to a significant rise in physical inactivity, resulting in hundreds...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Ant Group's Acquisition of Bright Smart Securities Sparks 58% Surge in Shares

Shares of Bright Smart Securities soared after an Ant Group subsidiary successfully navigated regulatory hurdles for a takeover, igniting investor...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Ant Group Unit Advances Bright Smart Takeover, Boosting Shares by 58%

Following the completion of crucial regulatory steps for its acquisition, shares of Bright Smart Securities soared, reflecting investor optimism...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Australia’s Central Bank Raises Rates to Nearly One-Year High Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

In a move anticipated by analysts, the Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates by 25 basis points, signaling ongoing challenges in...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Australia’s Central Bank Hikes Rates to Near 1-Year High Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

In a move anticipated by analysts, the Reserve Bank of Australia raises interest rates by 25 basis points, signaling its commitment to combat...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Ant Group Unit Advances Bright Smart Acquisition, Propelling Shares Skyward

Following the successful regulatory approval for its takeover, Bright Smart Securities saw a remarkable 58% increase in share value, reflecting...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026
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Australia's Central Bank Hikes Rates to 1-Year High Amid Persistent Inflation Concerns

In a move anticipated by analysts, the Reserve Bank of Australia increases interest rates by 25 basis points, reflecting ongoing challenges in...

Mercury Editorial March 17, 2026