Nine jurors have been selected for Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial in New York. The disgraced movie mogul’s lawyers are seeking to move him from Rikers Island jail to Bellevue Hospital, citing his numerous health issues and concerns about substandard medical treatment at the facility. Weinstein, 73, has pleaded not guilty and denies all charges. … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a three-nation Southeast Asian trip, including Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia. In Kuala Lumpur, he called on Asian nations to resist confrontation and protectionism, urging unity against geopolitical challenges. Xi’s comments come amid deteriorating US-China relations. The US has imposed tariffs on countries worldwide, with China facing 145% duties. Beijing … Read more
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The European Union has identified seven countries it considers safe, aiming to fast-track asylum applications from those nations. The countries include Kosovo, Bangladesh, Colombia, Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia. Citizens from these countries will have their claims reviewed within three months if deemed likely to fail. EU officials plan to create a dynamic list that … Read more
Aston Villa are still undecided on activating Marcus Rashford’s £40m buy option, while Manchester United have drawn up a shortlist of potential replacements for the forward if he is sold this summer. Marcus Rashford has scored three goals and provided five assists in 15 appearances for Aston Villa since joining on loan. The England international … Read more
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy, are traveling to Paris for talks with European officials on ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. The visit, scheduled for April 16-18, aims to advance Trump’s goal of a ceasefire in the conflict. Rubio will meet with top European diplomats, including French … Read more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold his Seattle-area mansion for a record-breaking $63 million, marking a rare departure from the city where Amazon was born. The 9,420-square-foot waterfront home in Hunts Point, purchased in 2019 for $37.5 million, was bought by Cayan Investments, a Delaware-registered company. Bezos’ decision to sell comes as he prepares to … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is struggling to respond effectively to the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas, with one senior staffer admitting that it’s a “scraping” effort. The CDC was called upon to testify at an ACIP hearing, where it discussed its handling of the crisis. Meanwhile, the FDA has expressed concerns … Read more
President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports is sparking alarm among generic drugmakers and industry experts, who warn that it could lead to increased shortages of essential medications and higher prices. The move would hit generic drug manufacturers hard, as they already face tight profit margins and increasing competition. Tariffs would add … Read more