President Trump plans to impose a 100% tariff on imported generic drugs from August 2028, rising to 200% after a year, aiming to reshore U.S. pharmaceutical production, with experts warning of potential price increases and shortages.
Cristian Volpato, 22, tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice by police in Sydney for speeding, just days after playing for Australia in the 2026 World Cup.
Australian World Cup representative Cristian Volpato, 22, allegedly tested positive for cocaine during a roadside drug test after being stopped for speeding 50km/h over the limit on Sydney's Anzac Bridge early Friday morning, according to New South Wales police.
Um motorista de aplicativo de 28 anos foi resgatado em Sumaré (SP) após ser sequestrado, mantido em cárcere privado e agredido. Ele foi forçado a transferir R$ 6,8 mil via PIX. A PM localizou o carro com a vítima e suspeitos, que fugiram para uma área de mata e não foram encontrados.
Indigenous leaders on the Brazil-Peru border report their communities are "taken hostage" by organised crime groups involved in drug trafficking, illegal logging, and mining. The Asháninka people, facing severe threats, appealed to the Brazilian government for permanent security presence and protection, warning of disastrous self-defense if the state fails to act.
Um motorista de carro morreu após ficar preso às ferragens em um acidente com uma carreta, acionado pela Polícia Militar. O Corpo de Bombeiros Militar realizou o desencarceramento da vítima, que não apresentava sinais vitais. O motorista da carreta recusou atendimento. A Polícia Civil e a Politec investigarão as circunstâncias do ocorrido.
Um temporal com ventos de 70 km/h atingiu Ribeirão Preto (SP) na madrugada de sexta-feira (24), resultando na morte de um idoso de 82 anos e causando interrupções em serviços essenciais, alagamentos, quedas de árvores e danos a hospitais e estabelecimentos. O prefeito decretou estado de emergência.
WuXi AppTec's Hong Kong-traded stock jumped 37% as major shareholders JPMorgan Chase, UBS Group, and BlackRock increased their stakes. The company is set to release its half-year earnings on August 3, with high market expectations.
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has warned about a "rare but severe" eye disorder, non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity treatments like Ozempic and Mounjaro. The warning, based on 36 reported cases, advises patients to seek urgent medical attention for sudden vision loss but not to stop treatment without consulting a doctor.
A news briefing highlights the Christian Brothers' agreement to compensate abuse survivors, new US trade tariffs on Australian exports, and domestic concerns over an impending El Niño summer, alongside other headlines including a Socceroos star's alleged drug test and airport advertising disputes.
A Polícia Militar apreendeu veículos na Marginal Pinheiros, em São Paulo, por manobras perigosas e participação em eventos automotivos não autorizados, enquadrando a ocorrência no artigo 174 do CTB. A infração é gravíssima e prevê multa e suspensão da CNH.
João Pessoa registrou 61 milímetros de chuva em 12 horas nesta sexta-feira (24), com a Defesa Civil atendendo uma única ocorrência de infiltração. Um alerta amarelo do Inmet para chuvas intensas e ventos, com baixo risco de danos, permanece ativo para 91 municípios da Paraíba até as 23h59.
Australia's TGA has issued a safety warning for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Wegovy, linking them to non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), a rare eye disorder causing potential permanent vision loss. Experts advise caution but not panic, stressing consultation with prescribers.
Swiss prosecutors have requested a life sentence for former right-wing politician Patrick Frei, accused of drugging and raping a minor and another adult woman, and multiple counts of attempted murder. The victims, a Polish mother and daughter, face potential deportation.
Os EUA divulgaram uma lista de 471 produtos brasileiros, incluindo café e petróleo, isentos de uma nova sobretaxa de 12,5% por falhas no combate ao trabalho forçado. Produtos não isentos enfrentarão uma tributação total de 37,5% a partir de sexta-feira.
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on generic drugs will raise medicine prices for American patients, according to Dr. Reddy's Laboratories CEO Erez Israeli. Indian drugmakers, who supply nearly half of U.S. generics, cannot absorb 100-200% tariffs due to thin margins, and relocating operations to the U.S. is deemed unfeasible and too lengthy.
Astronauts on long Mars missions face medicine expiration. A UC San Diego study proposes growing pharmaceuticals mid-flight, cultivating cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) on plants in simulated microgravity. This method could provide fresh medicine, addressing issues like blood clots and routine ailments experienced on the ISS.
Prezydent Karol Nawrocki ponownie złożył do Senatu wniosek o ogólnokrajowe referendum w sprawie polityki klimatycznej Unii Europejskiej, proponując nowe pytanie. Referendum, którego dzień wyznaczono na 27 września 2026 roku, ma pozwolić obywatelom na wypowiedzenie się w kwestii Zielonego Ładu.
Os EUA impuseram uma sobretaxa de 12,5% sobre produtos brasileiros, alegando falha do Brasil em combater a importação de bens com trabalho forçado. A medida, que eleva a tributação total para até 37,5% em algumas exportações, foi criticada pelo governo brasileiro, que planeja recorrer à OMC.
Fampridine, the first drug designed to help people with multiple sclerosis walk, is now available on the NHS in England. This decision, previously rejected for cost, will benefit up to 5,000 people annually by boosting nerve signals for improved mobility.
A CPTM assume novamente a operação das linhas 11-Coral, 12-Safira e 13-Jade por 90 dias devido a falhas graves na Trivia Trens, que causaram caos no transporte público em SP.
Galderma CEO Flemming Ørnskov stated that the increased use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy presents a "significant opportunity" for the aesthetics company, particularly in mitigating facial sagging. The company reported nearly 25% sales growth, with U.S. growth outpacing other regions at 32%.
Lenacapavir, an injectable HIV prevention drug requiring only two doses annually, offers a significant advantage over daily pills by improving adherence. Despite its potential, access remains limited due to high costs and exclusion from supply deals in several vulnerable regions, including parts of Latin America.
Eli Lilly announced it will file for approval of its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, in Q1 2027, later than previously stated. This follows successful late-stage trials showing significant weight loss in adults with obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
