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W.Va. announces lawsuit against Express Scripts
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) — West Virginia Attorney General J.B. McCuskey has announced a lawsuit against what he calls an “architect” of the opioid crisis in West Virginia. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, is against Express Scripts, a pharmacy benefit manager organization in the United States. McCuskey says the company played a pivotal role in the crisis, enabled the widespread supply…
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Trump-Zelenskyy meeting live updates as leaders hold Ukraine talks at White House
1m ago Trump sees “reasonable chance” of ending the war at possible trilateral meeting with Putin Mr. Trump said “if everything works out today,” the leaders would have a trilateral meeting with Putin, saying, “I think there will be a reasonable chance of ending the war when we do that.” Asked whether Monday’s meeting would mark the end of…
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Health and wellness event on Aug. 20
Join Us!Wednesday, August 20th2:00 – 3:00 p.m.Main Library Whether you’re adjusting to an empty nest or you’re just tired of cooking big meals, this event is for you! Learn simple, satisfying ways to eat well without wasting food—or your time. We’ll cover meal ideas, smart shortcuts, and tips to make cooking for one or two feel easier and more rewarding.…
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The best new shows and movies on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime, and more
Another week means another instalment of our guide to the best new shows and movies! If you’re looking for some streaming inspiration, then here it is. On this page we’ve gathered together a list of six shows and films from across the best streaming services to keep you entertained over the next few days. It’s a big week for DC…
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California’s “Sanctuary” Policies Gave Way to Florida Tragedy – The White House
Three innocent Americans are dead after an illegal alien semi-truck driver attempted an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike and caused a minivan to violently crash into the truck’s trailer. The illegal alien is an Indian national who was granted a commercial driver’s license by the so-called “sanctuary state” of California, whose reckless policies put the lives of American citizens…
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Faisal Khan Cuts All Ties with Aamir Khan and Family; Issues Public Notice
In an evolving world, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Faisal Khan cuts all ties with Aamir Khan and family : Actor and filmmaker Faisal Khan, younger brother of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, has issued a public notice announcing that he has severed all ties with his family.…
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BBC Verify Live: Pictures show deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine, and further flooding in Pakistan
How many people have been killed in the Ukraine war?published at 15:28 British Summer Time 15:28 BST Shayan SardarizadehBBC Verify senior journalist During today’s talks between Trump, Zelensky and European leaders, you’re likely to hear appeals from all sides to prevent any more casualties in Ukraine. Getting an accurate, running tally of the war dead, however, is extremely difficult. On…
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Ozempic sales surge ‘up to 600%’ after Mounjaro price rises
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know…
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DNA repair enzyme Polβ shields developing brain from harmful mutations, study reveals
Polβ-dependent DNA demethylation is essential for neuronal development. During neuronal development, DNA demethylation at enhancer regions is required to activate gene expression. In the absence of DNA polymerase β (Polβ), indel mutations near CpG sites increase approximately ninefold, highlighting the critical role of Polβ in maintaining genome integrity during epigenetic reprogramming. Credit: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2025).…
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CMB Subsidiary Launches Crypto Exchange in Hong Kong
CMB International Securities Limited, a subsidiary of the China Merchants Bank (CMB) — one of China’s top banks — has launched a cryptocurrency exchange in Hong Kong. According to a Monday CMB WeChat announcement, the bank has started offering virtual asset trading services. The launch comes after the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission approved the bank’s application for a…
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