America Is Heavily Reliant on China for Raw Materials in Medicines
A new analysis found that nearly 700 drugs approved for use in the United States depend on chemicals solely produced in China. Source link
Georgia man charged with murder in the death of his 6-month old son after kidnap claim
JONESBORO, Ga. — JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — A suburban Atlanta man has been charged with murder in the death of his six-month-old son after initially telling police the baby was kidnapped during an armed robbery. Antonio Pearce told police on Sunday that his son, Nnakai Pratt, was snatched by robbers. Clayton County Police said Pearce … Read more
Apple teases ‘something powerful’ ahead of October event: Everything we know about the new MacBook Pro | Technology News
With the iPhone 17 series now officially launched, rumours have shifted focus to Apple’s upcoming October announcements. In the coming days, the tech giant is expected to unveil a bunch of new devices, which includes a new 14-inch MacBook Pro. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Apple’s Vice President of Marketing, Greg Joswiak, shared … Read more
Brown University rejects Trump’s offer for priority funding, citing concerns over academic freedom
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Brown University is rejecting a Trump administration proposal that would provide favorable access to funding in exchange for a wide range of commitments, saying the deal would curtail academic freedom and undermine the university’s independence. Brown is the latest university to turn down the proposal, which White House officials said … Read more
The Penny’s Demise Is Leaving Some Businesses Shortchanged
Some stores are rounding transactions to the nearest nickel and encouraging customers to pay with plastic, citing the Treasury Department’s decision to phase out the penny. Source link
Pentagon chief’s plane diverted to UK due to cracked windshield
WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plane made an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom because a windshield cracked on a flight back to the U.S. from a NATO meeting and all aboard are safe, the Pentagon said. The plane landed “based on standard procedures,” Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a … Read more
Top 5 Best Phones Under 30000 With Offers, Discounts and Features
As the festival of lights approaches, and you wish to buy a new phone. Here is a guide to buying a smartphone under Rs 30,000, with phones that feature great performance and a good camera to capture those festive photos. These smartphones are available at discounted prices during the festive season, and the websites also … Read more
Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels
BILLINGS, Mont. — BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit from young climate activists seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive orders promoting fossil fuels and discouraging renewable energy. The activists said the orders would worsen global warming, threatening their lives and violating their constitutional rights. Attorneys for the U.S. … Read more
U.S. to Take Control of More Companies as China’s Rare Earth Dominance Grows
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dominance of rare earths calls for a more assertive American industrial policy. Source link
New Oklahoma schools superintendent rescinds mandate for Bible instruction in schools
OKLAHOMA CITY — OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma’s new public schools superintendent announced Wednesday he is rescinding a mandate from his predecessor that forced schools to incorporate the Bible into lesson plans for students. Superintendent Lindel Fields said in a statement he has “no plans to distribute Bibles or a Biblical character education curriculum in … Read more