The way clinical trials are conducted is changing. More and more, the focus is on making them easier for patients to take part in. This shift is happening because of something called decentralized clinical trials or DCTs. These trials use modern technology to bring the clinical trial experience to t
In Japan, there is a clear gap between what people think and what actually happens when it comes to ex-convicts returning to crime. A recent survey shed light on this issue by asking 381 people to guess the chances of ex-inmates being re-imprisoned within five years. The results were surprising. Peo
TikTok is still up and running in the United States. The deadline for ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, to sell the app to an American company has been pushed back by another 90 days. This is the third time the deadline has been extended. This means TikTok can keep operating in the U. S. while talks
Switzerland's central bank, the SNB, has just made a big move. They've cut interest rates to zero. This is a significant step for a country that has been experimenting with negative rates. The goal? To control the strength of the Swiss franc, which has been surging due to global trade tensions.
Russia's economy is in a tough spot. The country's economy minister has warned that it is close to a recession. This news came out at a big event in St. Petersburg. The event is meant to show off Russia's economic strength and attract foreign investors. The minister pointed out that while the number
The Arak reactor in Iran has been a hot topic, especially after recent attacks. It's located about 250 kilometers southwest of Tehran. This facility can produce plutonium, a key ingredient for atomic bombs. Israel recently targeted this reactor, along with other Iranian nuclear sites. The strikes in
The UK is at a crossroads. The UK's prime minister, Keir Starmer, is weighing whether to back the US if Donald Trump decides to strike Iran. This is not a simple decision. Legal experts have flagged potential issues with UK involvement. The attorney general, Richard Hermer, has reportedly caution
A powerful storm swept through Teller County, Colorado, leaving a trail of destruction. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado with wind gusts reaching 106 miles per hour. This tornado touched down 2 miles north-northeast of Divide, Colorado, at 12:41 p. m. on Tuesday. The exact path
The U. S. government has made a significant move against crypto scams. They have taken control of a record amount of cryptocurrency. This money was linked to fraudulent schemes that have cheated people out of billions worldwide. These scams are often called "pig butchering. " They trick victims into
The Cook Islands, a small Pacific nation, has found itself in a financial bind. New Zealand, its biggest financial backer, has put a hold on millions of dollars in funding. Why? Because of the Cook Islands' recent deals with China. This isn't just about money. It's about trust, security, and the com
