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Regulator Declines to Open Review and Cites Trial Methodology The US Food and Drug Administration declined to accept Moderna’s application to review its first mRNA seasonal flu vaccine. The company revealed the decision on Tuesday. The refusal represents another setback for mRNA vaccine development in the United States. Several officials in the Trump administration have recently questioned the technology. The FDA said the submission lacked an adequate and well-controlled clinical trial. The agency said the control group did not reflect the best available standard of care in the United States at the time of the study. Moderna said regulators did…
A return to traditional Nepali foods could help reverse the country’s rapidly rising type 2 diabetes rates, researchers say. In Nepal, about one in five people over 40 has the condition, while diabetes medication remains largely unaffordable. Doctors warn the disease often leads to severe complications and early death. Studies show that traditional meals of lentils and rice can push diabetes into remission. A pilot study in Kathmandu found that 43% of patients achieved remission after following a calorie-controlled traditional diet. A larger community trial has reported similar results, with about half of participants free from diabetes after four months,…
Silence in Congress, Appeal to the White House Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein, refused to answer questions from the US House Oversight Committee during a deposition on Monday, invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year sentence at a federal prison camp in Texas after being convicted of sex trafficking. Her refusal came as lawmakers intensified efforts to uncover who may have helped Epstein carry out years of abuse. Clemency Offer Tied to Testimony While declining to cooperate, Maxwell signaled through her legal team that she would be willing to testify if…
Discord will soon require users worldwide to verify their age before accessing adult content. Users must confirm their age with a face scan or upload an official ID document. The chat platform says it has more than 200 million monthly users. Discord says the new safety measures will place everyone into a teen-appropriate experience by default. The platform already enforces age checks in the UK and Australia to meet online safety laws. Discord will roll out the system globally from early March. Savannah Badalich, Discord’s policy head, said teen safety remains central to the company’s work. She said teen-by-default settings…
Melting Ice Sparks a Shipping Rush As global temperatures rise, Arctic sea ice is disappearing faster than ever, opening shipping routes that were previously frozen year-round. This new accessibility has led to a surge of cargo ships, fishing vessels, and even cruise liners navigating the region. But this increase in traffic carries a hidden cost: black carbon, or soot, released from ship engines. When deposited on ice and snow, the dark particles absorb heat instead of reflecting sunlight, accelerating melting and amplifying warming across the Arctic. “It creates a never-ending cycle of warming,” says Sian Prior, lead adviser for the…
People who drink a few cups of tea or coffee each day may face a lower risk of dementia, scientists say. A large US study found that people who drank two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of caffeinated tea daily had a 15–20% lower dementia risk. Researchers tracked more than 130,000 adults for up to 40 years. The results appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Caffeinated coffee drinkers also showed slightly slower cognitive decline than people who drank decaf. Tea and coffee contain caffeine and polyphenols that may protect the brain…
The U.S. women’s hockey team continues to dominate Group A at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan‑Cortina, maintaining its top position as it prepares for crucial upcoming matches. The team has shown consistent skill and teamwork, setting a high standard in the early stages of the tournament. After strong performances in their opening games, the Americans remain undefeated in Group A. The team has displayed fast skating, precise passing, and disciplined defense, giving them a clear advantage over competitors including Canada, Finland, and Switzerland. Coach Joel Johnson praised the squad’s effort, highlighting their ability to stay focused under pressure. “The players are…
The Seattle Seahawks overwhelmed the New England Patriots with an unstoppable defensive performance, winning the Super Bowl 29-13 at Levi’s Stadium. The triumph marked Seattle’s second championship in franchise history. Two of the NFL’s strongest defences clashed in the biggest game of the season, and Seattle dominated from start to finish. Briton Aden Durde made history as the first overseas coach to win the league’s top prize. Dark Side Defence Delivers Historic Performance Seattle’s 46-year-old defensive coordinator has built the NFL’s most feared unit, nicknamed “the Dark Side.” In Santa Clara, California, it proved impossible for the Patriots to break…
Landslide Victory Strengthens LDP Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to have delivered a commanding victory in Sunday’s snap elections, with early estimates suggesting her ruling bloc has captured around 300 of 465 seats in the lower house. If confirmed, this would be the Liberal Democratic Party’s strongest showing since 2017 under Takaichi’s mentor, the late Shinzo Abe. The win could give the LDP a super-majority even without its junior partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), while the main opposition alliance suffered significant losses and the anti-immigration Sanseito party made modest gains. “We received voter backing for Prime Minister Takaichi’s…
BP faces mounting pressure from investors as it prepares to publish full-year results expected to show weaker profits. Analysts forecast earnings of about $7.5bn, down from nearly $9bn last year, after oil prices fell for a third consecutive year. Crude prices dropped below $60 a barrel in the final quarter, dragging down profits across the sector. Incoming chief executive Meg O’Neill will face demands to outline a clear long-term strategy. Activist investors want BP to explain how it will manage spending on oil and gas as global demand slows. Shareholders including Nest and the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility have…