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Italian and German Gigafactories Put on Ice Automotive Cells Company (ACC) has scrapped plans to build electric vehicle battery gigafactories in Italy and Germany, the Italian metalworkers’ union UILM confirmed. The Termoli plant in Italy and the Kaiserslautern site in Germany have both been definitively shelved after being on hold since 2024. ACC is in discussions with unions about the formal shutdown process. Slower EV Growth Forces Rethink ACC, backed by Stellantis, cited weaker-than-expected electric vehicle demand as the main reason for halting the projects. The company is also exploring lower-cost battery technologies, which further influenced the decision. “The prerequisites…
Researchers say menstrual blood testing could provide a simple alternative to cervical screening.A sanitary pad with a sample strip can detect human papillomavirus, the main cause of cervical cancer. Scientists in China compared period blood tests with clinician-collected cervical samples.The study involved more than 3,000 women aged 20 to 54.Results appeared in BMJ. Menstrual samples detected serious cervical cell changes with 94.7% sensitivity.Clinician samples showed similar accuracy.Both methods reliably ruled out disease when results were negative. Researchers said the test could offer a non-invasive, home-based screening option.Experts welcomed the findings but urged further trials. Cancer Research UK said the approach…
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran. The order does not set a fixed rate but uses 25 percent as an example. It states the tariff could apply to goods imported into the United States from any nation that directly or indirectly purchases goods or services from Iran. Trump did not comment directly on the order but stressed that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons. He spoke from Air Force One while senior US and Iranian officials held talks in Oman after weeks of escalating threats. Trump had already…
A major review published in The Lancet finds that most statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs. Researchers analysed 19 trials involving 124,000 people followed for more than four years. Of 66 side-effects listed on labels, evidence supported only muscle pain, diabetes risk, and four minor effects linked to liver tests, urine changes, or tissue swelling. The study found no strong evidence that statins cause memory loss, depression, sleep problems, or nerve damage. Lead author Christina Reith said the benefits of statins greatly outweigh the risks for most patients. Senior author Rory Collins called for updated labels to reflect…
The European Union has demanded that TikTok change its platform design or face major financial penalties. The European Commission said the video app breached EU online safety rules. Officials reached this conclusion after an investigation launched in February 2024. Regulators analysed how TikTok’s features shape user behaviour. The Commission said TikTok failed to properly assess risks to mental wellbeing. Investigators focused on autoplay and endless content feeds. They said these features can harm users, particularly children. Regulators also said TikTok did not implement sufficient safeguards to reduce these risks. TikTok rejected the findings through a company spokesperson. The firm called…
Pressure from Washington Starting January 2027, European importers of oil and gas will be required to follow strict monitoring, reporting, and verification rules for methane emissions from producers and exporters. In a letter obtained by Euronews, 24 US lawmakers urged the European Union not to grant exemptions to American energy companies if domestic methane standards fall short on accuracy or enforcement. The lawmakers described the EU’s methane regulations as “a critical tool” to prevent the wasteful flaring or venting of natural gas. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, up to 30 times more damaging than carbon dioxide over the short…
Alphabet Drop Sends Stocks Lower Wall Street tumbled Thursday after Alphabet, Google’s parent company, fell more than 4%, pulling major indexes down. The S&P 500 dropped 1.2%, the Dow lost 606 points, and the Nasdaq fell 1.5%, marking the sixth decline in seven sessions since the S&P hit a record high. Alphabet’s decline came despite reporting stronger-than-expected profits. Investors were rattled by the company’s plan to double spending on equipment and investments to $180 billion (€152bn) this year, far above analysts’ projections of $119 billion (€100.5bn). Weak Job Market Pressures Bonds Concerns over the US labor market added to the…
Sellers promote unlicensed weight-loss drugs through WhatsApp and Telegram competitions.They offer injectable medicines as prizes to attract customers. The Guardian found groups advertising retatrutide, an unapproved experimental drug.Posts pressure users with 24-hour deadlines. Experts warn these tactics are extremely dangerous.They apply aggressive marketing to unlicensed pharmaceuticals. One group offered retatrutide, Glow pens, and melanotan II as prizes.None of these injections hold UK approval. UK law restricts weight-loss drugs to prescription-only supply.Unapproved medicines cannot be legally sold or advertised. Another seller disguises drug sales as fitness coaching.Researchers say this approach bypasses safeguards and increases health risks.
A recent survey by the Cleveland Clinic shows that many Americans are optimistic about aging well. The results suggest that a positive outlook on aging may encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles and preventive habits. The survey found that U.S. adults are taking steps to stay healthy as they age. These include exercising regularly, eating balanced diets, getting routine checkups, and managing stress. Optimism about aging appears linked to a greater willingness to maintain these habits. Health experts say a positive mindset can influence both physical and mental well-being. People who feel confident about their future health are more likely…
For two months, the US Department of Justice released millions of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein. The files detail years of alleged sex trafficking by the wealthy financier. President Donald Trump now calls for the country to move on. Washington, however, shows little sign of letting the story fade. Justice department concludes its review Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said the government review has finished. Congress mandated the review through legislation passed in November. Blanche said prosecutors found no grounds for new criminal charges. He confirmed the files include emails, photographs, and extensive correspondence. He added that such material alone…
