A confidential internal memo from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stirred controversy after its chief vaccine regulator, Vinay Prasad, claimed that between 2021 and 2024, at least 10 children died “after and because of” receiving COVID-19 vaccination. The memo — first reported by a correspondent from PBS NewsHour and subsequently published by The Washington … Read more
Tokyo — In response to a surge in bear sightings across Japan, Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co is set to introduce an unprecedented insurance product that protects tourism-related businesses from profit losses caused by bear intrusions. The product — the first of its kind in the insurance industry — will be available starting … Read more
Nagoya — Japan, long admired for its orderly and low-crime society, is facing a growing wave of criminal activity that is challenging its reputation for safety. Recent data shows sharp increases in both car thefts and home intrusions across the country, particularly in central Japan. At a seminar on vehicle theft held by the Aichi … Read more
PADANG, Indonesia — The death toll from catastrophic floods and landslides across Southeast Asia has risen to more than 350, as large-scale clean-up and search-and-rescue efforts continue in Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. Days of torrential monsoon rains submerged vast areas in the three countries, stranding thousands of residents — many of whom waited on rooftops … Read more
Washington, D.C. — Two members of the West Virginia National Guard remain in critical condition after being shot near the White House on Wednesday afternoon in what authorities described as a “targeted ambush.” According to law enforcement, the soldiers were on a high-visibility patrol near 17th and I Streets NW — just a few blocks … Read more
Hong Kong, Wednesday — A devastating blaze swept through a high-rise residential complex in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on Wednesday, leaving at least 13 people dead and dozens injured, according to authorities. Officials said the fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po at 2:51 p.m. local time. Within minutes, the situation … Read more
In a major development for millions seeking medical weight-loss options, Novo Nordisk announced that the cash price of its popular GLP-1 medications Wegovy and Ozempic will drop by 30% starting Monday across the United States. The new monthly price for either drug will now be $349, down from the previous $499, for customers paying without … Read more
