The Australian foreign minister plans a short tour of three key Asian partners to tackle the fuel crisis sparked by Middle East fighting. In Tokyo, she will sit down with Japan’s foreign minister to hash out ways to keep supplies steady and discuss the wider regional fallout. A week later, she
The U. S. Supreme Court will hear Bayer AG’s attempt to stop thousands of lawsuits that say the company did not warn people about Roundup’s cancer risk. Bayer wants federal pesticide rules to block state‑law claims like the one that earned a Missouri jury $1. 25 million for John Durnell, who says gl
A new study shows that people with type 2 diabetes who use continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) see better blood‑sugar control than those who stick to finger‑prick tests. The research, published on April 23 in a medical journal, followed over 300 patients for 32 weeks. Half wore CGMs; the others conti
The British monarch and his wife are set to arrive in Washington on Monday for a four‑day tour that marks the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. It is also the first time a king has visited the U. S. in twenty years, making it a major event for both nations. The itinerary includes a priva
In a surprising turn, ten Republican members of the U. S. House joined Democrats to extend Temporary Protected Status for about 350, 000 Haitian residents in the country. These people entered legally and have become neighbors, coworkers, and friends to many Americans. The vote is especially notab
Ivan Cepeda is leading the presidential race with 44. 3% support, a clear advantage over his rivals and a sign that the left‑wing coalition may keep its hold on power. The poll, conducted by Invamer and reported through Noticias Caracol and Blu Radio, surveyed 3, 800 people and has a margin of error
In the early 1990s, a small Connecticut town promised growth and community. Instead it lingered on the edge of possibility, waiting for investment and leadership that never arrived. A recent gathering of advocates, lawyers, and Social Security users echoed the same refrain: “We’re treading water. Ou
A familiar stage show can feel fresh when you see it through someone else’s eyes. In one version, a young person sits next to his dad and wonders if the story is about him. He thinks about work, money, and how to give his family a good life. The father beside him asks himself whether he will k
Maine’s governor recently added $2 million to a program that lets older residents keep living in their own houses by fixing small but important problems. The idea is simple: a handrail, a grab bar or better lighting can stop many falls and keep people healthy. These fixes cost less than $3 000
Scientists have found a way to make a gout drug less likely to trigger the immune system. The drug, uricase, normally comes from a fungus called Aspergillus flavus and can cause allergic reactions in some patients. Researchers attached very small particles, called carbon dots, made from citric acid
