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Cuban medical missions face scrutiny amid allegations of forced labor
The Organization of American States has launched a formal investigation into Cuba’s international medical missions amid growing claims that the program amounts to forced labor. The move comes as the US escalates pressure on countries that host the...

Jeff Bezos' daily diet: From Octopus to nostalgic McDonald’s
Jeff Bezos may be one of the richest and most influential figures on the planet, but when it comes to food, his tastes range from the extravagant to the unexpectedly relatable. While he now commands a vast empire spanning e-commerce, space travel,...

UK Blue Badge holders issued message if going on holiday abroad
Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 12:16, 26 Jul 2025Updated 12:18, 26 Jul 2025 If you have a physical disability or health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or you suffer from a...

Two Female VCs Bet Big On Women’s Health And Sports
Left to right: Muse Capital co-founders Assia Grazioli-Venier and Rachel Springate.Muse Capital is an early-stage investor uncovering untapped potential in consumer technology that’s redefining how we care, play, and live. From femtech to sports...

Italy receives applications from 46 operators in online gambling overhaul
Italy has cleared 46 operators in the first phase of its sweeping overhaul of online gambling regulation, marking a major step toward the launch of a stricter, more consolidated digital gaming framework. Each approved operator will pay a €7...

Grapes: A nutrient powerhouse with timeless health benefits
Grapes are rich in vitamins (C, K), minerals (potassium), fiber and antioxidants like resveratrol and quercetin, supporting heart health, immunity and digestion. Their polyphenols and flavonoids help combat cardiovascular diseases, reduce cancer...

Measles outbreak across Europe alerts health authorities
SOCIETY [Shutterstock] A highly contagious disease once considered nearly eliminated is returning with alarming intensity across Europe, raising concerns for Greek health authorities monitoring the regional crisis. Europe faces a severe measles...

Reorg 101: The Past and Future of the Race to the Bottom
On June 14, the dean of the Division of the Arts & Humanities (AHD) formed and immediately charged five “working groups” with proposing significant reforms on the structure of departments; language instruction; and doctoral, master’s, and...

Charleston is riddled with Italian restaurants. This downtown newcomer takes a different approach
If you’re lucky, you’ll be able to top a slice with some type of creamy condiment, like the burrata di Puglia, another of the rotating antipasti selections. The bulb is livened up by wild Sicilian oregano, the spice steeping the cheese in peppery...

Italy’s Ferrero agrees to buy Kellogg in $3.1-billion deal
Ferrero International has agreed to acquire WK Kellogg Co. for an enterprise value of $3.1 billion, pushing the Italian family-owned candy business further into the lucrative U.S. market. Ferrero will pay $23 per Kellogg share in cash, according...
Europe: Shares fall on healthcare, financials drag; focus on US-EU trade deal
EUROPEAN shares ended lower on Tuesday, dragged down by heavyweight financial and healthcare stocks as investors awaited news on a potential US-EU trade deal while assessing the latest US inflation data. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed...

World's narrowest car unveiled in Italy
(Web Desk) - It looks like something from a cartoon or a Harry Potter movie, where the dimensions of a normal car have been comically squished. But this ultra-slim electric vehicle, unveiled in Italy, is a real fully-functioning passenger vehicle....

Worker, 41, found dead in NYC Ralph’s Italian Ices shop where Wu-Tang series filmed: sources
A 41-year-old man believed to be an employee was found dead inside Staten Island’s iconic Ralph’s Italian Ices shop over the weekend, cops and sources said. The man was discovered unconscious and unresponsive in the rear of the shop on Port...

Introduction of health labelling on alcoholic drinks to be delayed until 2029
The Government is set to delay the introduction of health warning labelling on alcoholic drinks until 2029.Senior Government sources have indicated the deferral will be agreed by Cabinet next week. Labelling warning of the links between alcohol...

Cancer Awareness Among People Living with HIV (PLWH): Insights from an Italian Survey of Oncologists and Infectious Disease Specialists
Introduction The availability of long-term effective combined antiretroviral therapy (cART) produced a significant shift in the trajectory of HIV infection, which has evolved by far into a chronic condition. As a result, the life expectancy of...

New Italian restaurant opens up in Syosset
Moderna57 is now open next to the Syosset train station Christopher Schultz Moderna 57, a new Italian restaurant next to the Syosset train station, offers over 100 dishes to diners. The owner, Paul Manfre, said the word ‘Moderna’ was one of a few...

India risks losing more than global markets: WHO FCTC credibility is on the line
From Pratapgarh to Guntur, India’s tobacco farmers are not resisting change — they are ready for it. As global markets shift rapidly towards traceable, ESG-compliant and next-generation tobacco products, India has an opportunity it cannot afford...

URC 2025 results in 12 intl agreements worth over EUR 200 mln for healthcare
On the sidelines of the international conference Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 (URC 2025), which took place last week in Rome (Italy), 12 international agreements worth over EUR 200 million were signed in the healthcare sector. According to the...

Misto Holdings chairman awarded honorary doctorate by HUFS
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) awarded an honorary doctorate in business administration Monday to Misto Holdings Chairman Yoon Yoon‑soo for his leadership in advancing Korea’s industrial development and globalization, along with...

Italy ready to begin recovery of destroyed facilities in Ukraine now – Meloni
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/giorgiameloni.paginaufficiale/ Italy is interested in investing in Ukraine and is ready to immediately invest resources, sign agreements, and provide financial guarantee instruments for companies that plan to invest...