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The sunscreen scandal in Australia keeps expanding. Regulators have already taken 18 products off the shelves over safety risks. Popular products fail safety tests In June, a consumer advocacy group revealed that several well-known sunscreens did not provide their promised protection. Ultra Violette’s Lean Screen Skinscreen claimed SPF 50+ but delivered only SPF 4 in testing. The company recalled the product voluntarily in August. Soon after, the medicines regulator identified 20 more sunscreens from other brands. All shared the same base formula, which testing showed to be unreliable. Investigations expose weak SPF levels Preliminary results showed the formula rarely exceeded…

Scientists in the US have successfully created human eggs from skin cells in a pioneering development that could one day transform fertility treatment. The Oregon Health and Science University team, led by Prof Shoukhrat Mitalipov, adapted techniques first used to clone Dolly the sheep in the 1990s. They removed the nucleus from female skin cells and inserted it into donor eggs that had their own nuclei removed. The eggs were then fertilised and chemically activated to mimic natural development. The approach could offer hope to women unable to conceive due to age, illness, or chemotherapy, as well as same-sex male…

White House Event Highlights New Initiative At a White House gathering on Tuesday, President Donald Trump joined Pfizer chief executive Albert Bourla to announce a pricing arrangement aimed at lowering Medicaid spending on prescription drugs. According to administration officials, Pfizer will extend “most-favored-nation” pricing to state Medicaid programs, giving them access to the same lowest rates charged in other advanced economies. The initiative will also connect patients to discounted medicines through a newly launched federal purchasing platform called TrumpRx. Billions in Investment and Tariff Concessions The agreement goes beyond pricing. Pfizer pledged to channel about $70 billion into U.S. facilities…

Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 people in China before attempting to launder the illegal cryptocurrency by purchasing property in Britain. Authorities in the UK convicted the Chinese woman for playing a central role in a Bitcoin fraud after the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure, valued at over 5.5 billion pounds (€6.3 billion). Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, admitted guilt on Monday at London’s Southwark Crown Court for illegally acquiring and holding the cryptocurrency. Investigators from the Metropolitan Police said her guilty plea followed a seven-year investigation into worldwide money laundering. Between 2014 and 2017, Qian orchestrated extensive…

Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films made outside the United States. He claimed that other nations had “stolen” America’s movie industry. California suffers most On Monday, Trump said California faced the heaviest impact. He argued the tariff would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, he had already announced plans to meet Hollywood executives. At that time, he warned the US film industry was dying “a very fast death”. Tariffs extend to other industries Trump’s remarks followed a new round of tariffs targeting other sectors. These include a 100% levy…

Talks End With No Progress on Spending BillNegotiations at the White House between President Donald Trump and congressional leaders broke down without a deal to keep the government open. Republicans insisted on passing a temporary funding measure stripped of additional provisions, while Democrats pushed to secure healthcare subsidies and other protections before signing off on any extension. Time Running Out Before Government ClosureAs the shutdown deadline nears, both sides remain entrenched. Vice President JD Vance cautioned that a shutdown was inevitable if Democrats did not ease their demands. Democratic leaders responded that safeguarding healthcare access must be part of any…

Researchers tested a new cannabis-derived treatment that significantly eased chronic lower back pain without causing dependency. Patients reported marked improvements in pain intensity, mobility, and sleep after using the experimental drug VER-01 for several months. Doctors see the therapy as a potential breakthrough for millions struggling with a condition that remains poorly treated worldwide. Clinical Trial Results Highlight Pain and Function Gains The large-scale study enrolled 820 adults who failed to respond adequately to non-opioid treatments. Participants either received VER-01, developed by the German firm Vertanical, or a placebo for direct comparison. They tracked pain intensity on a 0–10 scale,…

New Zealand’s fastest bird, the threatened kārearea falcon, has been named bird of the year in a scandal-free edition of the country’s much-loved annual poll. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 200km/h when diving for prey, the kārearea is New Zealand’s only endemic falcon and a vital part of the ecosystem. With just 5,000–8,000 left in the wild, the small tawny raptor faces threats from habitat loss, introduced predators, and collisions with power lines and nets. “The kārearea is just a stunning bird,” said Emma Blackburn, chair of the Karearea Falcon Trust. “It’s our only remaining endemic raptor and…

Insider threats are among the most dangerous risks in cyber-crime. Few employees face them. Even fewer speak openly about their experiences. I recently became one of those rare cases. A criminal group approached me with a shocking offer: betray my employer for millions. The first contact The message arrived without warning. “If you are interested, we can offer you 15% of any ransom payment if you give us access to your PC.” The sender called themselves Syndicate. They contacted me in July via Signal, an encrypted messaging app. I did not know them, but I immediately understood their goal. They…

Colourful cans promising “calm” and “focus” are now staples in supermarket aisles. These so-called functional beverages — often infused with ingredients like ashwagandha, Lion’s Mane mushrooms, magnesium and L-theanine — are marketed as quick fixes for stress and fatigue. Their rise reflects a wider wellness trend and a generational move away from alcohol, with surveys showing younger consumers increasingly opting for low- or non-alcoholic alternatives. “Products like these fit perfectly into today’s wellness culture,” says dietitian Nicolle Cucco. “They tap into people’s desire for convenient solutions in a fast-paced world.” The global market for functional drinks is projected to reach…