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“Sunset - | Good weather messenger,” says a well-known farmer’s saying. The SN photo blog shows many atmospheric evening shots full of promises of sunshine ... Show more
"Schöne Heimat" photo blog
"Schöne Heimat" photo blog
#Bauernregel "On the Name of Mary, summer says Amen." 🌻 #wochenblattbayern #Sommerzeit #herbst #wetter
Dog days of summer: origin and meaning simply explained: When summer is in full swing and it gets really hot, many people talk about the 'dog days' ...
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Key FactsNebraska Couple's Mission to Improve Lives of Older Dogs
Jul 23 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: omaha.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: omaha.com
- A couple from Ceresco is dedicated to providing love and comfort to elderly dogs in need.
- The sanctuary, The Farm: Senior Dog Sanctuary, was founded by Shawna Clement and her husband Joshua Bomberger five years ago.
- The dogs at the sanctuary have various health issues and require special care and diets.
- Despite the emotional challenges, Clement and Bomberger are committed to taking in older dogs and providing them with a loving home.
Here’s to a visually stunning 2024! 🖼
"Afterglow, fair weather bot" - We are optimistically applying this old farmer's rule to the entire year 2024 and hope ... Show more
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Court blocks Louisiana law requiring schools to post Ten Commandments in classrooms
npr.org/2025/06/21/nx-s1-5441035/louisiana-ten-commandments-schools-court-blocks
Key FactsCourt Halts Mandatory Ten Commandments in Schools
3h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- A federal appeals panel declared Louisiana’s law mandating Ten Commandments postings in public school classrooms unconstitutional.
- The ruling represents a significant victory for civil liberties advocates concerned about church-state separation and student inclusion.
- Louisiana intends to appeal the decision, potentially escalating the case to the U.S. Supreme Court.
- This verdict aligns with earlier rulings that prohibit compulsory religious displays in government settings.
This is a resounding victory for the separation of church and state and public education.— Heather L. Weaver, a senior staff attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, commented on the ruling.
Putin: "Where there are Russian soldiers, Ukraine is ours": Russians and Ukrainians are one people, says President Vladimir Putin at the St ...
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Trump administration's National Science Foundation research funding cuts blocked by judge
cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-national-science-foundation-research-funding-cuts-blocked-judge/
Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil was released after three months in immigration detention ... Show more
Key FactsActivist Mahmoud Khalil Released After Lengthy Detention
1h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Mahmoud Khalil was released on bail following more than three months in a Louisiana ICE detention center.
- A federal judge ruled that Khalil poses no flight risk or threat to public safety.
- The detention was criticized as an excessive measure aimed at punishing his pro-Palestinian activism.
- Khalil’s immigration case remains ongoing, with his legal team preparing to appeal the related allegations.
The Trump administration are doing their best to dehumanize everyone here.— Mahmoud Khalil spoke about the treatment of immigrants in the U.S.
US VP Vance says troops still 'necessary' in Los Angeles despite relative calm: US Vice President JD Vance said on Friday that the thousands of National Guard ...
france24.com/en/live-news/20250621-vp-vance-says-us-troops-still-necessary-in-los-angeles
Zuckerberg’s political shift didn’t shock Meta staff: ‘The whole time this was all one inch underneath’
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/mark-zuckerberg-meta-nickname-trump-b2774168.html
Kremlin leader Putin: "In that sense, the whole of Ukraine is ours": Russian President Vladimir Putin's appearance at the International Economic Forum in St ...
zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/kremlchef-putin-wirtschaftsforum-auftritt-ukraine-krieg-russland-100.html
Key FactsPutin Reinforces Russia's Claim Over Ukraine
12h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stern.de
- At the International Economic Forum, Putin stated Russian forces are establishing a buffer zone near Sumy, leaving the city's capture as a possibility.
- He described Russians and Ukrainians as one people and claimed any location with Russian soldiers belongs to Russia.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky responded by accusing Russia of rejecting peace and continuing its war efforts.
- Putin attributed the conflict to NATO's eastward expansion and insisted Ukraine must return to a neutral status.
In that sense, the whole of Ukraine is ours.— Wladimir Putin made this statement during the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg.
South African safety fears force parents in Cape Town to seek former white-only schools
bbc.com/news/articles/c0k36ge21jxo
Key FactsParents Choose Safer Schools Amid Township Violence
12h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Parents in Cape Town send their children to ex-white-only schools to avoid crime and gang violence in township schools.
- Students endure exhausting daily commutes of up to 80 kilometers, often leaving home before 5 a.m.
- Security issues at township schools are worsened by gangs demanding protection money from teachers.
- Cuts in education funding and unequal resources continue to disadvantage students from poorer areas decades after apartheid.
"It is not safe at all. We are in extreme danger."— A teacher spoke to GroundUp about the security situation at schools in the townships.
‘Life is full of unexpected surprises’: People trying to call Iran meet mysterious voice message
cnn.com/2025/06/21/middleeast/iran-calls-mysterious-voice-message-intl
London woman off insulin for Type 1 diabetes after a single dose of experimental manufactured stem cells
ctvnews.ca/health/article/woman-off-insulin-for-type-1-diabetes-after-a-single-dose-of-experimental-manufactured-stem-cells/
“You child murderer!”: Man attacked with knife in Berlin over Star of David: A man is walking his dog in the park in Berlin-Kreuzberg in the afternoon ...
focus.de/panorama/welt/du-kindermoerder-mann-wegen-davidstern-in-berlin-mit-messer-angegriffen_545eb695-1d03-4cfa-a5af-60bc44f19460.html
Key FactsKnife Threat Over David Star Sparks Berlin Alarm
5h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- A 60-year-old man was verbally attacked and threatened with a knife in Berlin-Kreuzberg due to a David star necklace.
- Police disarmed and arrested the 29-year-old suspect, who was subsequently placed in psychiatric care.
- The incident took place on a Friday afternoon in Gleisdreieckpark after the attacker confronted the victim.
- The political crimes unit is handling the investigation, and a judge authorized a blood test for the accused.
I will stab you! I will stab the dog!— The 29-year-old who threatened the 60-year-old pedestrian with a knife upon seeing the Star of David.
Key FactsConservative Values Hinder School Integration Progress
11h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- Patriarchal and conservative Muslim values increasingly influence the daily environment at some Hamburg schools, obstructing integration.
- Girls without headscarves and queer students face systematic bullying and demands for gender-segregated events have arisen.
- Islamist propaganda intensifies radical attitudes, while family socialization provides the foundation for exclusion in schools.
- Critical teachers are marginalized, and political as well as educational authorities in Hamburg consistently overlook the issue.
The anti-Semitic sentiments are so deeply entrenched that every new Middle East event only reinforces them.— Ahmad Mansour discusses the deeply rooted anti-Semitic attitudes in schools and how they are exacerbated by current events in the Middle East.
Daily Sabah 16h
Erdoğan, Pashinyan discuss Türkiye-Armenia peace efforts, developments: President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the significance of the recent understanding ...
dailysabah.com/politics/diplomacy/erdogan-pashinyan-discuss-turkiye-armenia-peace-efforts-developments
Key FactsTurkey and Armenia Advance Peace Dialogue
16h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailysabah.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailysabah.com
- Erdoğan emphasized the recent peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Turkey’s commitment to fostering stability in the South Caucasus.
- Discussions focused on normalizing Turkey-Armenia relations and broader efforts to promote peace in the region.
- Both leaders stressed the importance of continued constructive dialogue and explored subsequent steps in the normalization process.
- Erdoğan also highlighted Turkey’s diplomatic engagement to reduce Middle East tensions, particularly those involving Israel and Iran.
We are ready to support any constructive initiatives to advance peace and cooperation.— President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized Türkiye's readiness to support constructive initiatives aimed at fostering peace and cooperation.
US judge blocks slashing of universities' federal funding from National Science Foundation
reuters.com/legal/government/us-judge-blocks-slashing-universities-federal-funding-national-science-2025-06-20/
Israeli scientists scramble to save work after Iranian missile hits labs: Researchers at Israel's prestigious Weizmann Institute of Science have been scrambling ...
reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-scientists-scramble-save-work-after-iranian-missile-hits-labs-2025-06-20/
Key FactsIranian Missile Devastates Weizmann Science Facilities
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- An Iranian missile strike on June 19, 2025, severely damaged several buildings at the Weizmann Institute in Rehovot, Israel.
- Scientists worked amid fires to salvage as many experimental samples as possible from the wreckage.
- The financial damage is estimated between $300 million and $500 million, impacting long-term scientific projects.
- Prime Minister Netanyahu praised the researchers and rescue teams, highlighting Israel’s defense against Iran’s threat.
Everything is lost.— Eldad Tzahor, a researcher focusing on regenerative medicine, said this in an interview with Reuters TV.
Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold Portable Pocket Projector: A petite and feature-packed pocket projector
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Ukraine Warns Teenagers the Enemy Is Inside Their Phones: Ukraine’s security service is holding classes at high schools to alert teenagers of Russian efforts to ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/21/world/europe/ukraine-russia-teenagers-sabotage.html
Conscription survey: majority of Germans in favor of reintroduction: Compulsory military service in Germany has been over since 2011. Calls for its ...
stern.de/politik/deutschland/wehrpflicht-umfrage--mehrheit-der-deutschen-fuer-wiedereinfuehrung-35828072.html
Key FactsYouth Mostly Rejects Conscription Amid Security Debate
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: handelsblatt.com
- A survey indicates that 54 percent of Germans back reintroducing mandatory military service.
- Only 36 percent support conscription for both men and women, while 18 percent prefer it exclusively for men.
- Support varies by age, with just 35 percent approval among 18- to 29-year-olds compared to 66 percent among those over 70.
- Changing the constitution to include women in conscription would require a two-thirds majority, which is currently uncertain.
UK parliament backs bill to allow terminally ill adults right to end their lives: Members of Parliament voted 314-291 on Friday to back the bill following an ...
pbs.org/newshour/world/uk-parliament-backs-bill-to-allow-terminally-ill-adults-right-to-end-their-lives
US Vice Vance switches to Bluesky - and is immediately banned: JD Vance swapped Elon Musk's Portal X for the Twitter alternative Bluesky to discuss “common ...
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Key FactsUS Vice President Temporarily Blocked on Bluesky
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: diepresse.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: diepresse.com
- US Vice President JD Vance created an account on Bluesky to engage in political discussions.
- His profile was temporarily suspended as it was incorrectly flagged as an impersonator.
- Bluesky quickly reversed the suspension and welcomed Vance to the platform.
- Vance did not explain why he considered Bluesky but remains active on Elon Musk’s X.
Hello Bluesky, I was told that this app has become the go-to place for political discussions and analyses with common sense.— JD Vance stated in his first post on Bluesky.
“Can't possibly go on vacation where 40 percent vote for Nazis”: This is how the Tagesspiegel community reacts to complaints from Brandenburg restaurateurs
tagesspiegel.de/berlin/ich-kann-unmoglich-urlaub-machen-wo-40-prozent-nazis-wahlen-so-reagiert-die-tagesspiegel-community-auf-beschwerden-brandenburger-gastwirte-13886266.html
Billions of logins for sites such as Google and Facebook leaked, compiled online: Billions of login credentials have been leaked and compiled into datasets ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-06-21/google-apple-facebook-passwords-caught-in-cyber-breach/105445072
Key FactsMassive Leak Exposes 16 Billion Login Records
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: deccanchronicle.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: deccanchronicle.com
- Researchers identified 30 exposed datasets with over 16 billion credentials from services including Apple, Google, and Facebook.
- The stolen data originated from social media, corporate networks, VPNs, and developer portals via malware.
- These recent breaches enable cybercriminals to conduct identity theft, account takeovers, and targeted phishing schemes.
- Leaked tokens, cookies, and metadata heighten risks for entities lacking multi-factor authentication safeguards.
This is not just a leak—it’s a blueprint for mass exploitation.— Researchers warned about the consequences of the data breach affecting over 16 billion login credentials.
Measles 'out of control,' experts warn, as Alberta case counts surpass 1,000
cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-measles-cases-pass-1000-1.7567488
National vaccine registry needed amid measles resurgence, Canada's outgoing top doctor says
cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat/theresa-tam-national-vaccine-registry-1.7566745
Internet users advised to change passwords after 16bn logins exposed: Hacked credentials could give cybercriminals access to Facebook, Meta and Google accounts ...
theguardian.com/technology/2025/jun/21/internet-users-advised-to-change-passwords-after-16bn-logins-exposed
US judge blocks Trump’s bid to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students: Federal judge pauses Trump’s efforts as the US president says a ‘deal’ with the Ivy ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/21/us-judge-blocks-trumps-bid-to-ban-harvard-from-enrolling-foreign-students
8 people killed, 13 injured after hot-air balloon catches fire and falls in Brazil
npr.org/2025/06/21/nx-s1-5441061/brazil-hot-air-balloon-crash-deaths
People with severe diabetes in US are cured in small trial of new drug: About 2 million Americans have Type 1 diabetes, which is caused when the immune system ...
straitstimes.com/world/united-states/people-with-severe-diabetes-in-us-are-cured-in-small-trial-of-new-drug
CNA 14h
OpinionMy family and I lost S$500,000 to a scam. Taking responsibility for it was hard, but it helped me grow
channelnewsasia.com/today/voices/scam-victim-financial-loss-fraud-recovery-5191966
Two years ago, horrified inspectors slammed struggling Northfield Academy in a rock-bottom report – with damning criticism across the board.
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How a driving lesson on a bike could make road traffic more peaceful and safer: Fewer conflicts, fewer accidents, more understanding for each other: a small ...
riffreporter.de/de/gesellschaft/fuehrerschein-radfahren-verkehrssicherheit-mobilitaetswende-fahrschule-autoverkehr
Last BTS member Suga discharged from South Korean military service, paving way for reunion
cnn.com/2025/06/21/asia/suga-bts-military-service-discharged-south-korea-intl-hnk
Key FactsSuga Completes Military Service Without Public Event
16h · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: straitstimes.com
- Suga finished his alternative military service on June 21 as the last BTS member to complete national duty.
- No public ceremony was held for his discharge due to concerns about overcrowding.
- His label confirmed he used remaining leave days to complete service ahead of the official discharge date.
- Following a 2024 drunk driving incident, Suga issued apologies to his fans and bandmates.
Novo Nordisk's experimental drug results in up to 24% weight loss: Novo Nordisk on Friday said full results from early-stage trials show that its experimental ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/novo-nordisks-experimental-drug-results-up-24-weight-loss-2025-06-20/
All babies in England to get DNA test to assess risk of diseases within 10 years: Newborns will have whole genome sequencing to enable personalised healthcare ...
theguardian.com/science/2025/jun/20/all-babies-in-england-to-get-dna-test-to-assess-risk-of-diseases-within-10-years
On June 19, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar accused Iran of bombing hospitals, targeting civilians, committing war crimes ... Show more
Tight security at Ndura Stadium, Kitale, as soccer rivals St. Joseph's Boys National (JOBO) and St. Anthony's Boys (Solidarity Boys) face off in the finals of ... Show more
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Opposition Senator Damion Crawford has dismissed the Government’s announcement to invest $1 billion in a school breakfast programme ... Show more
Crawford: $76 a day not enough
Crawford: $76 a day not enough
‘Doctors thought I had gallstones – it turned out to be a rare liver cancer’: Nikki Simpson was forced to wait six months for a scan despite multiple visits to ...
news.stv.tv/north/doctors-thought-i-had-gallstones-it-turned-out-to-be-a-rare-liver-cancer
CNA 16h
Japan, US, Philippines simulate crisis in joint coast guard drills amid China tensions
channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/japan-us-philippines-joint-coast-guard-drills-china-tensions-5195371
The Feminist Case for Spending Billions to Boost the Birthrate: Fertility decline is a devilish problem. What if the only solution is to treat parenting as a ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/20/world/americas/birthrate-fertility-feminism.html
Teacher stabbed by student after catching him cheating during Iraq’s final exams: Alawi was rushed to the hospital, where he is reportedly in stable condition
gulfnews.com/world/mena/teacher-stabbed-by-student-after-catching-him-cheating-during-iraqs-final-exams-1.500171824
Trump hints at "deal" with Harvard — as judge says DHS can't stop Harvard from hosting foreign students
cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-harvard-foreign-students-judge-ruling/
Key FactsTrump Signals Potential Deal with Harvard University
8h · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: financialexpress.com
- The Trump administration is negotiating a resolution with Harvard concerning frozen grants and international student admissions.
- Harvard has filed lawsuits after billions in funding were cut and its ability to enroll international students was challenged.
- A federal judge in Boston issued an injunction preventing immediate revocation of Harvard's certification for foreign student enrollment.
- The dispute involves allegations of inadequate action against antisemitic harassment and government interference in university affairs.
If a Settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be 'mindbogglingly' HISTORIC, and very good for our Country.— Donald Trump discussing the potential deal with Harvard University.
Florian Wirtz seals Liverpool move from Bayer Leverkusen in club record £116m deal
theguardian.com/football/2025/jun/20/florian-wirtz-liverpool-bayer-leverkusen-club-record-116m-deal
Key FactsWirtz Transfer Sets New Records and Challenges
Jun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kicker.de
- Florian Wirtz's transfer to Liverpool set a Bundesliga record with a fee near €150 million including bonuses.
- Unlike the 2020 Havertz sale, Bayer must replace multiple key players, weakening their negotiation power.
- The club faces heightened expectations to maintain top-tier status and qualify for the Champions League.
- Despite the large fee, Bayer aims to continue developing young talents for sustained sporting and financial stability.
The opportunity from the Wirtz millions is significant, but the risk of experiencing a perceived sporting disappointment in the first year after the exceptional player's departure is no less significant.— Commentary by kicker reporter Stephan von Nocks on the challenges arising from the transfer of Florian Wirtz.
Tony Wheeler, the 78-year-old founder of Lonely Planet, announced on his personal blog that he will no longer visit Israel ... Show more
Dylan joins graduation celebrations from US hospital : A Bermudian student who is receiving medical care in Boston managed to enjoy his Dame Marjorie Bean Hope ...
royalgazette.com/education/news/article/20250620/dylan-joins-bermuda-graduation-celebrations-from-us-hospital/
Muscle-preserving drugs could generate over $30 billion in sales by 2035, TD Cowen says
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/muscle-preserving-drugs-could-generate-over-30-billion-sales-by-2035-td-cowen-2025-06-20/
EWN Jun 20
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days: 'I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days [17 September ...
ewn.co.za/2025/06/20/trump-extends-deadline-for-tiktok-sale-by-90-days
Key FactsTrump Delays TikTok Ban Enforcement Another 90 Days
Jun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- President Trump postponed enforcement of a law requiring TikTok’s separation from its Chinese owner ByteDance for the third time.
- The new deadline for full divestment is now set for September 17, 2025.
- TikTok highlighted its importance to over 170 million U.S. users and 7.5 million American businesses.
- Despite bipartisan concerns over national security, no final agreement has been reached yet.
I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days (September 17, 2025).— President Trump announced the extension of the TikTok closure deadline on Truth Social.
US deports teen soccer star to Honduras days after his high school graduation: Emerson Colindres had no criminal record and was attending appointment with Ice ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/20/ohio-teen-deported-ice
Judge Blocks Trump’s Tying of Transportation Funds to Immigration Enforcement: Attorneys general in 20 states, most led by Democrats, had sued the administration ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/20/us/politics/trump-transportation-funds-immigration-states.html
ICRC says ‘hospitals must be respected’ after Iran strike on Israel: The International Committee of the Red Cross said Thursday that “hospitals must be ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2025/06/19/icrc-says-hospitals-must-be-respected-after-iran-strike-on-israel
Trump is no stranger to setting 2-week deadlines. Here's how others have played out
npr.org/2025/06/20/nx-s1-5440143/trump-two-weeks-deadline-pattern
Howarth Park pony rides set to resume after 5-year hiatus: Pony Express owner operator Linda Aldrich is returning with her steeds after shutting down during the ...
pressdemocrat.com/article/news/santa-rosa-howarth-park-pony-rides-return/
My father was a community hero - he also sexually abused me: Christina and Jenny’s father received medals of honour for his services to St John ...
nzherald.co.nz/nz/my-fathers-double-life-ambulance-hero-sexual-abuser/5YSNJZWGZVCDPMLWWAAHR2E5IY/
New CT scanner a ‘game-changer’: A new, state-of-the-art CT scanner is now operational at Southland Hospital, delivering a significant step forward for ...
odt.co.nz/southland/new-ct-scanner-%E28098game-changer%E28099
Iranian missiles have hit the city of Beersheba in the ongoing war with Israel, hitting its hospitals, buildings and other installations ... Show more
Why did Iran target Beersheba? Is there a nuclear angle? Know about city burning after Iranian missile attack
Why did Iran target Beersheba? Is there a nuclear angle? Know about city burning after Iranian missile attack
Report: School also hit: Iranian missile strikes in the middle of Haifa - 19 injured
n-tv.de/politik/Iranische-Rakete-schlaegt-mitten-in-Haifa-ein-19-Verletzte-article25848897.html
Israel has accused Iran of committing “war crimes” for attacking one of its hospitals—while in Gaza, Israeli forces have destroyed nearly every hospital.
A Melbourne dad with brain cancer has ticked a life-long dream off his bucket list, fulfilling a need for speed at Sandown racetrack with his palliative care ... Show more
US FDA approves Gilead's twice-yearly injection for HIV prevention: Gilead said the drug will be sold under the brand name Yeztugo
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Key FactsYeztugo's Approval Marks New Era in HIV Prevention
Jun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- The FDA authorized Yeztugo (lenacapavir), a novel HIV-prevention drug administered biannually, following successful clinical trials.
- Studies demonstrated that Yeztugo lowered HIV infection rates by up to 96% in key populations, outperforming daily oral PrEP medications.
- Its extended dosing interval reduces clinic visits, potentially enhancing treatment adherence for individuals at elevated risk of HIV.
- Challenges such as high pricing and reduced federal funding threaten the widespread adoption and impact of this innovative medication.
This is the single best opportunity in 44 years of HIV prevention.— Mitchell Warren, executive director of the HIV advocacy nonprofit group AVAC.