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Jun 04 2026FINANCE

Panama Strides Toward EU Tax List Exit

Panama is racing to drop its name from the European Union’s tax blacklist, a move that could boost foreign investment and improve business ties. The country has sat on the EU’s “non‑cooperative” list since 2020, a label that signals weak tax transparency and limited efforts against tax evasion.

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Jun 02 2026HEALTH

How a New Chemical Could Change the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the toughest cancers to treat, with most cases spotted too late for effective therapy. A big challenge is its ability to spread quickly, thanks to a process where cancer cells lose their original traits and become mobile. This process, called epithelial-mesenchymal t

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May 15 2026TECHNOLOGY

Ocean Power Meets Data: A Billion‑Dollar Wave of Innovation

Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Panama in the Middle of US-China Port Debate

Panama finds itself stuck between two powerful nations after a court decision ended a major port operator's contract. The government stepped in to manage the ports temporarily, but the original company plans to challenge this in international court. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities have been detaining

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Apr 23 2026HEALTH

Hope Rises as Two New Drugs Target Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most lethal cancers in the United States, killing more than 50, 000 people each year. The disease is tough to treat and most patients die within a year of diagnosis, with only a small fraction surviving five years. Recently, two experimental drugs have entered clin

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Apr 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Pansies and Cannas: How to Keep Your Plants Happy in Warm Weather

Pansies that were planted last fall look a bit weak after the recent warm spell. The first step is to move them out of direct sun. A spot that gets north or northeast light, or shade under a tree, will protect them from the heat. If you can shift the pots to a cooler area, trim some of the old

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Apr 10 2026BUSINESS

Panama’s Leader Tries to Fix Shipping Disputes with China

Panama’s president, Jose Raul Mulino, visited the Balboa port last week to ease concerns about rising tensions with China. Just days earlier, Panama’s foreign minister had accused China of unfairly increasing inspections on ships flying the Panamanian flag. Mulino insisted the country doesn’t want c

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Jan 28 2026SCIENCE

New Hope in the Fight Against Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers to beat. It grows fast, hides well, and resists most treatments. But now, a team of scientists in Spain has made a big step forward. They've found a way to wipe out this aggressive cancer in mice. The secret? A triple-drug combo that attacks the cance

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Jan 18 2026HEALTH

Living with Pancreatitis: A Closer Look at Daily Life

Pancreatitis, whether it's the recurring acute type or the chronic kind, can really mess with a person's daily life. It's not just about the physical pain; it's about how these conditions affect overall well-being. Surprisingly, there's not much research comparing how these two types of pancreatitis

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Jan 17 2026ENVIRONMENT

Building Smarter: How Taking Apart Can Help Us Build Better

Panasonic is making waves with a new approach to product design. They are using robots and smart software to make appliances easier to take apart. This isn't just about fixing things; it's about making products last longer and reducing waste. The idea is to design products that can be easily disasse

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