The FDA is meeting to decide if pharmacies that prepare customized medicines can give out seven peptides that are not officially approved, but only with a doctor’s prescription for certain medical needs. Some health experts worry because there isn’t enough research to prove these peptides are safe or effective.
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The FDA is holding an advisory meeting over two days.
The meeting focuses on whether compounding pharmacies can provide seven unapproved peptides.
These peptides would only be available with a doctor’s prescription.
The peptides would be used for special medical conditions.
Some health experts are concerned about the lack of scientific evidence supporting these peptides.
Compounding pharmacies make customized medicines for patients on a case-by-case basis.
The FDA is considering easing current restrictions on these peptides.
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Global oil prices rose close to $100 a barrel after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked ships in the Red Sea, threatening an important route for oil shipping. These attacks raised concerns about higher inflation and may affect upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve decisions on interest rates.
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Brent crude oil price reached $98.82 per barrel, up 5.05%.
U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate hit $90.67 per barrel, up 4.42%.
National average gas price in the U.S. rose to $4.09 per gallon from $3.94 a week earlier.
Houthi rebels claimed attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait handles about 7% of the world's oil supply.
Rising oil prices could increase inflation, influencing the Federal Reserve’s July 29 interest rate decision.
The chance of a Fed rate increase on July 29 rose to 36% from 11% a week ago.
The U.S. has increased military support in the region, including refueling aircraft and bombers.
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President Donald Trump stated that he will hold Iran responsible if Yemen’s Houthi rebels carry out more attacks on ships. This comment followed a claim by the Houthis that they attacked two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea.
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President Trump made the statement on Thursday.
The Houthis are a rebel group in Yemen.
The Houthis said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
President Trump warned that the U.S. will hold Iran accountable for any future Houthi attacks on ships.
A year earlier, the U.S. carried out a strong attack against the Houthis for interfering with trade.
The Red Sea is an important route for shipping and trade in the region.
Iran is often accused by the U.S. and its allies of supporting the Houthi rebels.
The situation involves security concerns for maritime commerce and regional stability.
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Daniel Siad, who worked with Jeffrey Epstein and helped recruit young women and girls, was found dead in France. He denied knowing about Epstein’s crimes but had serious accusations made against him.
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Daniel Siad was a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Siad’s role involved scouting models and recruiting young women and girls.
He was found dead in France.
Siad denied knowing about Epstein’s criminal activities.
He faced serious allegations himself.
Jeffrey Epstein was involved in a high-profile criminal case related to sexual abuse.
The death occurred amid ongoing investigations related to Epstein’s network.
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The British army has canceled a planned training exercise in Kenya after the Kenyan government declined to approve a defence agreement without changes. Kenya wants more control over cases against British soldiers and changes to the payment for hosting the training camp, causing a dispute between the two governments.
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Kenya refused to approve a defence deal with the UK because of concerns about legal control and payments.
Kenyan lawmakers want more power to hold British soldiers accountable for crimes committed in Kenya.
The UK planned a training exercise with the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment in September, which is now canceled.
The UK Ministry of Defence said the training will be moved outside Kenya due to the issue.
Kenya benefits from the British army base BATUK in Nanyuki, which helps train Kenyan forces and supports the local economy.
There are reports of human rights abuses and other problems linked to the British troops in Kenya, including a high-profile murder case.
A British soldier is charged with murder in the death of Agnes Wanjiru, with Kenya keeping the legal case.
Both governments are still talking to try to solve the issues and resume training in Kenya in the future.
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Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous surf. The storm is now moving toward Texas, while severe flooding is also reported in West Virginia.
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Tropical Storm Bertha hit Louisiana first, causing rough sea conditions and strong winds.
The storm is moving westward toward Texas.
Louisiana experienced heavy rain as Bertha passed through.
West Virginia is facing serious flooding at the same time.
Authorities are monitoring the storm's progress to warn people in its path.
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A former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine said that Russia needs to understand it cannot win the war for the conflict to end. Secretary of State Marco Rubio talked about the war with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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The war is between Russia and Ukraine.
The conflict continues with no clear end.
A former U.S. ambassador believes Russia must accept it cannot win.
Only then can the war possibly end.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio had talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about the war.
The situation remains a focus of international attention.
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Rebuilding Gaza will cost about $71.4 billion, which is seven times more than previous rebuilding efforts over the last 20 years. The damage from over two years of war has caused a large number of deaths, injuries, and displacement, and recovery will require clearing massive amounts of rubble and including Palestinians in the planning process.
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Over two years of war have killed at least 73,000 Palestinians and injured 173,000.
About 1.9 million people have been displaced in Gaza.
The UN-EU-World Bank report estimates $71.4 billion is needed to rebuild Gaza over the next 10 years.
$26.3 billion is needed in the first 18 months to restore basic services and infrastructure.
Damage includes 371,888 housing units destroyed or damaged and 93% of school buildings harmed.
More than 50,000 people require long-term rehabilitation; 58,000 children have lost one or both parents.
There are 66 million tonnes of rubble to clear, equal in weight to 11 Pyramids of Giza, which must be removed before rebuilding can start.
Rubble clearing is dangerous due to unexploded bombs, toxic materials, and possible human remains buried under debris.
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President Donald Trump said the US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal will only be approved if Saudi Arabia recognizes Israel by joining the Abraham Accords. The deal is for peaceful nuclear use without enriching material for weapons.
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The US and Saudi Arabia announced a nuclear deal for civilian (non-military) use.
President Trump stated the deal depends on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel.
The Abraham Accords are agreements that normalize relations between Israel and some Arab countries.
Trump helped create the Abraham Accords in 2020, initially with the UAE and Bahrain.
Sudan and Morocco have also normalized relations with Israel since then.
Experts have raised concerns about the risk of nuclear weapons spreading in the region.
The nuclear issue is linked to ongoing tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the US.
The news story is developing, and more updates will be provided soon.
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French people get at least 30 days of paid vacation each year. During July and August, many businesses and public services in France slow down or close as people take time off.
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French workers have a minimum of 30 days of paid leave every year.
The summer months of July and August are the main vacation time in France.
During this period, many places in the country reduce their operations or shut down temporarily.
This long vacation culture is well-known and seen as part of French lifestyle.
The article explores how people spend their long holidays and why this tradition exists.
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The article is part of a series called "French Connections" focusing on various aspects of life in France.
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The United States carried out airstrikes against targets in Iran for the twelfth night in a row. President Donald Trump warned that more Iranian infrastructure could be targeted, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran will face increasing consequences until negotiations progress.
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The U.S. conducted attacks on Iran for 12 consecutive nights.
President Trump threatened to strike more Iranian infrastructure.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Iran will keep paying a high price.
The strikes are aimed at pressuring Iran in ongoing conflicts.
The situation remains tense with no clear end to the attacks yet.
U.S. officials emphasize the need for diplomatic talks with Iran.
The news report referenced comments by CBS News correspondent Aaron Navarro.
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In India, the Cockroach Janta Party has organized protests for several weeks. They want the education minister to resign because exam papers have been leaked multiple times, and they demand changes to improve the education system.
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The Cockroach Janta Party is leading protests in India.
Protesters want the education minister to resign.
The reason is repeated leaks of exam papers.
Protesters say the education system has serious problems.
They demand accountability from leaders.
They want structural reforms to fix the system.
Ashutosh Ranka is a spokesperson for the party.
The protests have lasted for weeks.
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The 83rd Venice Film Festival will feature a four-hour documentary about Elon Musk, a dark comedy about CIA agents before the 1973 Chilean coup, and films starring Robert Pattinson, Penélope Cruz, and Javier Bardem. The festival, opening on September 2, includes international films and documentaries and is a key event before the Hollywood awards season.
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The Venice Film Festival's 83rd edition opens on September 2, 2024, in Italy.
A four-hour documentary about Elon Musk directed by Alex Gibney will premiere.
Martin McDonagh’s dark CIA comedy “Wild Horse Nine” stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell.
Robert Pattinson stars in “Primetime,” about the “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen.
Other notable films include Werner Herzog’s “Bucking Fastard” and Florian Zeller’s thriller “Bunker.”
The festival will honor actress Ellen Burstyn with a lifetime achievement award.
Maggie Gyllenhaal leads the jury and also has a short film about Marilyn Monroe playing.
The event is a major platform for international films before the Oscars season.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has dropped war crimes charges against Sudanese rebel Abdallah Banda related to a 2007 attack on peacekeepers in Darfur. Prosecutors said they no longer have strong evidence to prove the case, and judges agreed, despite the impact on victims waiting for justice.
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Abdallah Banda was accused of attacking African Union peacekeepers in Darfur in 2007.
The ICC prosecutors requested to drop the charges after failing to prove the case in court.
Two key witnesses were found unreliable, and a new witness may have cleared Banda.
Judges criticized prosecutors for not presenting the case properly but approved dropping the charges.
The case’s end affects 103 victims who have waited over 15 years for justice.
The ICC last year sentenced a Janjaweed militia leader to 20 years for war crimes in Darfur.
Sudan’s former leader, Omar al-Bashir, remains charged by the ICC but has not been handed over.
Darfur has experienced severe violence and displacement since the early 2000s, with ongoing conflict.
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The European Commission fined Google about $1 billion for unfairly blocking competitors in search results and app store deals. This fine comes just before the U.S. government is expected to announce new tariffs on Europe.
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The European Commission fined Google around $1 billion for manipulating search results and restricting app developers.
About $524 million of the fine was for search-related violations, and $490 million was for issues in the Google Play store.
Google has 60 days to make required changes to comply with EU rules.
The fine is the first under Europe’s Digital Markets Act and follows previous fines against Apple and Meta.
Google must treat competitors fairly in search rankings and let app developers promote offers outside the Play store.
Google said these changes will reduce the quality of its services and harm European users and businesses.
This penalty comes a day before the White House is expected to impose new tariffs on European goods.
The EU previously fined Google billions for antitrust violations related to ads and the Android operating system.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the fastest spreading Ebola epidemic ever recorded. There are now over 2,500 confirmed cases and more than 1,000 deaths. Experts are asking for more funds to help control the outbreak.
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The Ebola outbreak is occurring in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
It is the fastest spreading Ebola outbreak in history.
More than 2,500 cases of Ebola have been confirmed.
Over 1,000 people have died from this outbreak.
Health experts are calling for increased financial support to fight the Ebola epidemic.
Efforts include possible clinical trials at a medical center in Bunia, eastern DRC.
The outbreak was reported in July 2026.
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The United States carried out airstrikes against Iran for the twelfth consecutive night. These strikes target areas linked to Iran in Gulf countries and follow warnings from President Trump and the return of U.S. service members’ bodies.
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The U.S. has conducted airstrikes against Iran for 12 nights straight.
The strikes target locations in Gulf nations connected to Iran.
President Trump issued a new warning to Iran amid the attacks.
Bodies of U.S. service members who died have been returned to the United States.
The situation reflects growing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The strikes appear to be retaliatory actions by the U.S.
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A leopard entered a liquor store in Rajasthan, India, and attacked two employees. After hiding near the counter, the animal was trapped inside the store for nearly five hours before being tranquilized and safely released back into the wild.
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The incident happened in a liquor store in Rajasthan, northwestern India.
A leopard attacked a cleaning worker first and then a salesman inside the store.
Both employees managed to escape when the leopard hid near the counter.
Other people helped close the shop, trapping the leopard inside.
Officials took about five hours to tranquilize and capture the leopard.
After capture, the animal was released back into its natural habitat.
The event was recorded on CCTV footage.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a 30-year nuclear cooperation deal allowing the U.S. to help Saudi Arabia develop a civilian nuclear program. The agreement includes technology transfers and safeguards but has raised questions about enforcement and regional security. Several Middle Eastern countries, including Iran, also have nuclear programs, mostly for civilian purposes.
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a “123 agreement” permitting U.S. companies to share nuclear technology with Saudi Arabia.
The deal lasts for 30 years and includes a safeguards agreement, possibly allowing U.S. inspectors to monitor Saudi nuclear activities.
Both countries are part of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was not involved in this bilateral U.S.-Saudi deal.
Saudi Arabia is not a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, which controls nuclear trade, raising questions about how it will get nuclear materials.
The U.S. Congress must review the deal, but it is expected to pass after 90 days unless opposed by many lawmakers.
Iran has an established nuclear program dating back to 1957 with U.S. and German support, but later developed enrichment sites secretly with help from Pakistan.
Conflicts between the U.S., Israel, and Iran involve concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities, which Iran says are for civilian use only.
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The United States is increasing its military presence in the Middle East amid ongoing tensions involving Iran. This includes sending more aerial refueler planes to countries like Israel and moving B-1 bombers from bases in the United Kingdom.
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The U.S. is sending additional military aircraft to the Middle East.
More aerial refueling planes are now in places such as Israel.
B-1 bombers have been spotted leaving bases in the United Kingdom.
The buildup suggests the U.S. is preparing for possible military actions related to the conflict with Iran.
This increase in forces aims to support allies and deter further escalation in the region.
The situation remains tense as the U.S. responds to events linked to Iran.
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