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The Mercury’s Sound Off for Wednesday, Aug. 27
The Mercury - Pennsylvania
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August 27, 2025
Fair Districting? Representing 35% of the electorate, Massachusetts Republicans count zero members in the 9-person Congressional delegation. In California, Democrats, 45% of registered voters, hold 83% of Congressional seats (43-9). Similar...
International business briefs: US hits Indian exports with 50% tariff
BusinessLIVE
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Bengaluru —The European Commission has granted marketing authorisation for Gilead Sciences’ twice-yearly injection for preventing HIV infection, the company said on Tuesday. The drug, known scientifically as lenacapavir, will be sold in Europe...
EU approves Gilead’s new injection for preventing HIV
SRN News
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August 26, 2025
Audio By Carbonatix By Deena Beasley (Reuters) -The European Commission has granted marketing authorization for Gilead Sciences’ twice-yearly injection for preventing HIV infection, the company said on Tuesday. The drug, known scientifically as...
Gilead secures EU approval for new HIV prevention injection
Brussels Morning
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August 26, 2025
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Tuesday, Gilead Sciences announced that the European Commission approved its semi-annual injection to prevent HIV infection, according to Reuters. Greenlight from the EU Commission applies in the EU’s 27...
Trump Wants US to ‘Get Rid of Mail-in Ballots.’ Most Countries Already Have.
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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August 24, 2025
The United States is an outlier in the world when it comes to mail-in voting, as most industrialized democracies either ban it or require photo ID to acquire a ballot. Last week, President Donald Trump vowed on Truth Social he would “lead a...
News digest: Bratislava tops tourist charts – again, with foreigners outnumbering Slovaks
The Slovak Spectator
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August 25, 2025
Good evening. Here is the Monday, August 25 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in a few minutes. Slovak regions report strong visitor numbers Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
Implantica Finishes New Multi-Cavity Production Tool For Refluxstop® To Support Manufacturing Ramp-Up In The U.S. Pending FDA Approval
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) VADUZ, Liechtenstein, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Implantica AG (publ.), a medtech company at the forefront of introducing advanced technology into the body, including the innovative RefluxStop ® device for the treatment of...
Small holiday error could see you hit with hefty £5,000 fine
Daily Express
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August 23, 2025
As summer reaches its height, countless Britons are flying overseas seeking essential sunshine. Nevertheless, it is vital to understand the regulations when arriving back home, as one error could lead to a hefty penalty. You might be surprised to...
Travellers could risk £5k fine if they break one rule when returning from holidays
Lancs Live
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August 23, 2025
With summer at its peak, many Brits are jetting abroad in search of some much-needed sunshine. However, it is crucial to be aware of the dos and don'ts when returning home, as a single mistake could result in a substantial fine. You may be...
MSMEs driving Viksit Bharat: Strengthening India’s trade, technology, and innovation
ETGovernment
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August 23, 2025
Powering Bharat’s Rise: MSMEs Set to Lead India’s Next Export BoomIndia stands at the threshold of a transformative era, where Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are driving the engine of economic growth and global competitiveness. With...
Fat cat vet firms preying on owners to push up profits as they face 5-figure bills & minutes to decide to put pets down
The Scottish Sun
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August 11, 2025
FACING an astronomical £18,500 vet bill, Charley Marvin had just moments to decide whether her beloved French bull dog would live or die. The bank worker had already spent nearly £5,000 after being told Hank, four, had intervertebral disc disease,...
All the new rules British tourists going to the EU must follow from October
This is Oxfordshire
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The changes include proof of medical insurance and a return ticket, and are part of a new digital system made from arrivals being introduced by the European Union. The system, which will begin on October 12, will see all non-EU passport holders...
Hearts pay close attention to Lennon Miller's £4.5m transfer from Motherwell to Serie A club Udinese
Edinburgh Evening News
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August 11, 2025
Scotland internationalist heads to Italy for a medical Lennon Miller’s impact in the Scottish Premiership drew attention from across Europe following his Motherwell debut at the age of 16. Now 18 and a full Scotland internationalist, he flew to...
Get Ahead of Property Tax and Business License Compliance
CFO Dive
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ExclusiveLifestyle, safety and weather – Rio Ferdinand on decision to move to Dubai
The National News
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Rio Ferdinand played most of his club football for the Uniteds of Manchester, Leeds and West Ham, winning everything there was to win under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford. The South Londoner, now 46, also played 81 times for England and was...
All the people targeted by crackdown on child benefit claims
The i paper
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August 22, 2025
Tens of thousands of people are expected to lose payments under the crackdown, in a move the Government expects will save £350m over five years The Government has announced a crackdown on those who continue to claim child benefit payments after...
New HIV drug found to be 100% effective
The Manila Times
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August 8, 2025
THE European Medicines Agency on Friday recommended authorizing a twice-yearly injectable drug “lenacapavir” to prevent HIV and help end the virus’ transmission. In a statement, the EU drug regulator said its evaluation of the injectable, sold as...
European Commission Approves Moderna’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
JD Supra - California
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August 19, 2025
On July 30, 2025, Moderna announced that the European Commission (EC) granted marketing authorization for the updated formulation of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax®. The updated vaccine targets the LP.8.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 to help prevent...
Strict rules for British tourists going to EU to come in within weeks
The Times
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Britons travelling to Europe will have to prove they have medical insurance and a return ticket under strict new border rules that will come into force within weeks.A digital system for arrivals into the European Union will be introduced from...
Migration: How many people come to work and study in the UK?
BBC
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ShareSave New Home Office data shows the number of visas issued to people who want to work, study or join family members in the UK fell in the year to June 2025. Separate figures from the Office of National Statistics published in May showed that...