For 25 years, experts have gathered to discuss how to keep medicines safe. At the latest meeting, they focused on progress in pharmacovigilance—the science of tracking medicine side effects. Over time, this practice has moved from paper reports to high-tech digital systems. Yet challenges remain, es
Colombia just held its first round of presidential elections, and the vote split the country in two. Abelardo de la Espriella, a new face promising a brutal crackdown on armed groups, leads with 44% of the vote. Iván Cepeda, backed by the outgoing president, got 41%. Since no one won more than half,
Peru is dealing with a growing crime problem that affects daily life as the country prepares for a presidential runoff this weekend. Trujillo, a major city, has seen a rise in gang violence, leaving families grieving. Small business owners face tough choices: pay criminals to stay open or risk losin
The FoodRx trial tested whether giving money to buy healthy food helps adults with type‑2 diabetes who also lack reliable access to groceries. The research team invited a group called All My Relations (AMR) to help guide the study, especially for Indigenous participants. The AMR board’s role grew
Charli XCX is set to release a fresh collection of songs on July 24. The project, called “Music, Fashion, Film, ” promises a short run of eleven tracks that together last just over half an hour. Her Instagram post shows a cover art that puts three famous figures in the spotlight: John Cale for mu
Collemopsidium pelvetiae is a marine fungus that makes an unusual partnership. It links with two photosynthetic allies: the brown alga Pelvetia canaliculata and a cyanobacterium. Together they form a tripartite symbiosis that scientists are studying to learn more about how lichens develop in salty w
Zip, a company that helps businesses buy things more easily, has just launched two new AI products. One is called “Superagents. ” These are smart helpers that can read contracts, code invoices and talk with suppliers while staying inside Zip’s safety rules. The other is a special version of the Mode
The United States was built on many ideas, but the notion that it started with a strict split between religion and government is not clear from its founding documents. The First Amendment says Congress cannot set up a national religion or stop people from practicing theirs, and it also protects free
In a recent nationwide survey, doctors who work closely with nurses were asked if they would help patients who want to end their own lives. The study looked at both nurse practitioners and registered nurses, trying to find out what makes them say yes or no. The results show that most nurses are not
XRP slipped about 2. 5 % yesterday, yet a well‑known analyst believes the move could be an early sign of a strong rally. The forecast points to a target near $2. 70–$2. 80, drawn from how the coin has behaved in earlier price ranges and where traders have been adding money. The idea is that XR
