21 h. ago Appeals court lets the White House suspend or end billions in foreign aid

WASHINGTON — A divided panel of appeals court judges ruled Wednesday that the Trump administration can suspend or terminate billions of dollars of congressionally appropriated funding for foreign aid. Two of three judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit concluded that grant recipients challenging the freeze did not meet […]

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25 h. ago Trendy mousse sunscreens may not actually work, US FDA warns

Some TikTok users have also posted videos joking about eating the products

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27 h. ago U.S. Batten disease experts who lobbied B.C. to reinstate drug in Charleigh Pollock case had relationships with drug company

The doctors have consulted for, been paid by, or received grants from California-based BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. which manufactures Brineura, used to treat Batten disease

Economics

44 h. ago FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance for Sonic Incytes’ Velacur ONE™, AI

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Sonic Incytes Medical Corp, proudly announces that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Velacur ONE™, its point-of-care ultrasound elastography device. Building on the success of its original model, Velacur™, Velacur ONE™ introduces an enhanced interface and features for improved portability and user experience. These improvements […]

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48 h. ago Brandon man competes in gruelling amateur version of Tour de France

Grant Hamilton took part in 2025's Tour 21 — a charity race affiliated with the renowned Tour de France, in which amateur cyclists take on all 21 of the tour's stages.

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3 d. ago LibertyStream and Wellspring Hydro Announce US $700,000 Grant to Fund Lithium Refining Unit backed by State of North Dakota; Proceeds Drawn From US$7.5 million pre

Support from North Dakota Government: Additional funding of US$700,000 underscores continued support of LibertyStream’s proprietary direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology. Accelerating Domestic Critical Minerals Production: Refining Unit critical step at providing bulk samples for customers for future off-take arrangements Core Focus on American Innovation: The Company remains committed to harnessing established energy resources in the […]

Economics

5 d. ago U.S. FDA grants accelerated approval to Boehringer’s HERNEXEOS® as first orally administered targeted therapy for previously treated patients with HER2

This press release is not intended for UK media.  HERNEXEOS® (zongertinib tablets) approved based on an objective response rate of 75% (N=71), as demonstrated in the Beamion-LUNG 1 clinical trial1  Accelerated approval follows Priority Review and Breakthrough Therapy Designation granted by the U.S. FDA for the treatment of patients with HER2 (ERBB2)-mutant advanced non-small cell […]

Politics

6 d. ago Venezuelan team allowed to enter U.S. to compete in Little League World Series

A youth baseball team from Venezuela has been granted visas to represent the Latin America region at the upcoming Little League World Series in Pennsylvania, according to a league spokesperson, securing exemptions from the State Department to enter the United States despite representing a country under travel restrictions instituted by President Donald Trump. Brian McClintock, […]

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7 d. ago PharmAla Delivers MDMA to Merhavim Mental Health Centre Clinical Trial in Exchange for Full Data License

TORONTO, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc. (“PharmAla” or the “Company”) (CSE: MDMA) (OTC:MDXXF), a biotechnology company focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of LaNeo™ MDMA and novel derivatives of MDMA (MDXX class molecules), is pleased to announce that it has completed customs clearance and delivery of over 500 capsules […]

Science

7 d. ago Carney to meet with three Metis groups on major projects bill today

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet today with three provincial Metis groups to discuss his government’s major projects legislation. The legislation allows cabinet to quickly grant federal approvals for big industrial projects that are deemed to be in the national interest by sidestepping environmental protections and other legislation. Carney is expected […]

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7 d. ago Parole board denies Cuban dangerous offender’s bid for release

Dangerous offender Guillermo Valle-Quintero, who emigrated from Cuba in 1997, cannot be deported unless granted full parole, according to parole board

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7 d. ago Aura Announces Exercise of the Underwriters’ Option to Purchase Additional Shares

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aura Minerals Inc. (Nasdaq: AUGO) (TSX: ORA) (B3: AURA33) (“Aura” or the “Company”) today announced that it has closed the sale of 897,134 common shares as a result of the partial exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares granted to them in […]

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7 d. ago FDA flags problems with two Boston Scientific heart devices tied to injuries and deaths

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators are warning doctors and patients about safety issues with two separate Boston Scientific heart devices recently linked to injuries and deaths. The Food and Drug Administration issued two alerts Wednesday about electrical problems tied to the company’s heart-zapping defibrillator systems and a separate issue with a heart implant used […]

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7 d. ago Gildan Names S&S Activewear as Exclusive Wholesale Distributor for American Apparel® in the U.S.

CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gildan is pleased to announce an agreement granting exclusive wholesale distribution rights to S&S Activewear for its American Apparel® brand in the U.S. imprintables market. This agreement establishes a platform to continue strengthening brand awareness and further drive sales. The American Apparel® brand addresses customers’ desire […]

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8 d. ago Judge to rule on bail for 3 men charged in alleged plot to take land near Quebec City

QUEBEC — A judge will rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area. Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphael Lagace, 25, and Marc-Aurele Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal […]

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8 d. ago Travellers from Canada could have to pay over $20k for new U.S. visa bond program

The U.S. could soon ask some people travelling from Canada to post a hefty "visa bond."A notice published by the U.S. State Department in the Federal Register on Tuesday, Aug. 5, announced that it would be piloting a 12-month-long visa bond program.Under this pilot program, tourists and business visa applicants (B-1 or B-2) who are nationals of certain countries may need to post bonds of $5,000 USD ($6,889.43 CAD), $10,000 USD ($13,778.85 CAD) or $15,000 USD ($20,668.28 CAD)."By its design and intention, the Pilot Program is a tool of diplomacy, intended to encourage foreign governments to take immediate action to reduce the overstay rates of their nationals when traveling to the United States for temporary visits, and to encourage countries to improve screening and vetting and the security of travel and civil documents, including in the granting of citizenship," reads the notice.Which countries will be subject to the U.S. visa bond pilot program?T...

Economics

8 d. ago FDA Petition to Ban Mercury Dental Fillings submitted by IAOMT and DAMS INC.

LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and the Dental Amalgam Mercury Solutions (DAMS INC) have joined forces to petition the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban mercury fillings, also known as silver fillings or dental amalgam. This collaborative effort marks a significant step […]

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8 d. ago Federal judge rules Trump administration cannot reallocate billions meant for disaster mitigation

BOSTON — A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from reallocating $4 billion meant to help communities protect against natural disasters. U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns in Boston granted a preliminary injunction sought by 20 Democrat-led states while their lawsuit over the funding moves ahead. The states argue the Federal Emergency Management […]

Politics

9 d. ago Wawanesa offering $200,000 in grants to support projects that reduce the impacts of extreme weather

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With extreme weather becoming more frequent, unpredictable, and severe, Wawanesa Insurance is once again stepping up to help more Canadian communities become more resilient through its Wawanesa Climate Champions: Local Grants. Now in its second year, the initiative is offering $200,000 in total funding to support climate […]

Economics

9 d. ago Former Arsenal player Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges. The 32-year-old Ghana international has been charged with five counts of rape against two women, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. The alleged offences took place […]

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