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Gerresheimer rejects takeover bid from US packing firm Silgan, sources say

German medical packaging maker Gerresheimer has rejected a takeover bid from its U.S. rival Silgan, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

Gerresheimer rejects takeover bid from US packing firm Silgan, sources say
Business|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer

In 2012, South Korean pianist Lee Hun suffered a major stroke that left him with a right-sided paralysis

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass displacement and economic

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity
Health|World

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines
Health|Political|World

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director

U.S.

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director
Education|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration

Italy's population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life

Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns about potential fuel

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns
Education|Health|World

Orphaned by Israeli strike, Syrian girl in Beirut wants to return to friends and school

A month ago, Nariman al-Issa's life was like any 12-year-old's: she played with toys and rode her bicycle in Beirut's southern suburbs.

Orphaned by Israeli strike, Syrian girl in Beirut wants to return to friends and school
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip in separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-

Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say
Education|Health|Political|World

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US

Novo Nordisk will launch a discounted subscription plan for U.S.

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk

Shares of contract research organizations have tumbled on fears that advances in artificial intelligence could allow drugmakers to take

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies
Food|Health|Political|Science|World

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
Crime|Election|Health|Political|US

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|World

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

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Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
Crime|Health|Sports

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
Health|Political|Science

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight

Supporters of Health Secretary Robert F.

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident

Police say a man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside has been arrested after walking into Aetna's headquarters in Connecticut

Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond
Economy|Health|Political|Science

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months