Autoimmune illnesses arise when the body’s defense system attacks its own tissues, causing long‑term pain and damage. Traditional medicines mainly suppress the whole immune system, which can lead to dangerous side effects like bone loss, high blood pressure, and a higher risk of infections. Even dru
Hong Kong police can now force people suspected of breaking the national security law to give them phone or computer passwords. If someone refuses, they could face up to a year in jail and a fine of HK$100, 000. Giving wrong information could cost up to three years in prison and a fine of HK$500, 00
The European Union and the South American group Mercosur have agreed that their trade pact will begin to work on a provisional basis from May 1. This means the main parts of the agreement will be active for EU countries and those Mercosur members who have finished their approval steps by the end o
The Communist Party of Vietnam has opened a week‑long gathering that will decide who holds the country’s top jobs for the next five years. The meeting, which started on Monday, is expected to name people for roles such as prime minister, president and head of the National Assembly. Party chief
Cencora has agreed to purchase the retina division of EyeSouth Partners for a total of $1. 1 billion, adding a group of specialists who focus on diseases of the eye’s back wall to its own eye‑care arm, Retina Consultants of America. The new team will help treat conditions that can lead to vision los
The Saginaw Intermediate School District has chosen Felipe Monasi to lead its financial team, beginning March 23. The role covers a budget over $120 million and services for about 26, 000 students across the county. Monasi’s duties will span budgeting, forecasting, compliance and reporting, helping
When temperatures drop, 3D printing suddenly feels harder for many people. Filament that worked perfectly in warmer months might start acting strangely—strings appear between layers, corners lift off the bed, or the surface looks rough. At first, it’s easy to blame the printer or the filament. But t
The Bailadila iron ore mines in Chhattisgarh aren’t just digging up iron—they’re stirring up trouble in the water. Researchers tested 62 water sources (15 springs and 47 groundwater wells) across four river basins twice a year, before and after the monsoon. What they found wasn’t just murky water bu
The U. S. Senate just took a big step toward confirming a new leader for the Department of Homeland Security. On Sunday, lawmakers voted 54 to 37 to end debate on the appointment, which means a final decision could happen as early as Monday. If approved, the nominee—Republican Senator Markwayne Mull
Scientists tested a plant compound called quercetin and a special tiny version of it on rats that ate a very fatty diet. The goal was to see if these substances could stop the rats from gaining too much weight and keep their bodies healthy. The tiny version, called nanoquercetin, is designed t
