MOSCOW—Russian gas producer Gazprom has proposed expanding its rouble-for-gas scheme for pipeline gas to include liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Interfax news agency quoted a senior manager as saying on Monday. The proposal from Kirill Polous, a deputy department head at Gazprom, comes after Russia moved to seize operations of the Sakhalin-2 LNG plant last…
‘Nonsensical’ System: Dr. John Abramson on Conflicts of Interest Among Big Pharma, Medical Journals, and Regulators
July 4, 2022
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According to Dr. John Abramson, pharmaceutical companies, medical journals, and federal health agencies have conflicts of interest that would harm the public “tremendously.” The problem has been demonstrated by how clinical trial data is being handled, said Abramson, a Havard Medical School lecturer and an expert in litigation. “It’s a system that is inherently nonsensical,”…
UK Retailers Eye Overseas Expansion After Covid Curbs Ease
A surge of UK retailers are seeking to spread their wings and expand overseas amid a bounce-back in activity following the pandemic. Experts at real estate advisory firm Colliers said demand for UK locations from international firms has also lifted higher as shopper demand remains resilient despite fears over cost-of-living pressures. New data from Colliers…
EasyJet Operations Chief Quits Amid Growing Anger Over Flight Chaos
EasyJet’s chief operating officer Peter Bellew has resigned amid growing anger over flight disruption. The airline has been one of the worst hit for cancellations in recent months. It has axed thousands of flights, including many on the day they were due to depart. EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren said: “I would like to thank…
An Effective Yet Neglected Treatment for Chronic Pain
July 2, 2022
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More than 20 percent of U.S. adults—50 million people—live with chronic pain such as spinal disorders and disc disease, pinched nerves, low back pain, neck pain, complex regional pain syndromes, fibromyalgia, shingles, diabetes-caused neuropathies, and arthritic and musculoskeletal conditions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People suffering with chronic pain were frequent…
Novak Djokovic Advances, John Isner Sets Record at Wimbledon
No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic advanced to the fourth round of Wimbledon by taking down fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic in a 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 clinic on Friday. Djokovic, a six-time champion at the All England Club in London, needed just one hour, 52 minutes for the win. He won 88 percent of the points on…
Is ‘Learn Now, Pay Later’ Just Another Student Debt Trap
The “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNLP) transaction is simple: Shoppers are offered an installment loan at the point of purchase, spreading the cost of the product across several payments. They’re often available without a credit check. BNLP financing has become a go-to payment method at most major retailers for everything from clothing and cosmetics to…
The Concerning Rise of GMO Food Animals
The health conscious and safe food advocates are well aware of genetically modified organisms (GMO) such as the corn that Monsanto designed to withstand heavier exposures to its juggernaut herbicide Roundup. Less publicized, however, are GMO food animals. Judging from ongoing research, the companies making these creatures hope they will increasingly find their way onto…
Audi Invests $19.2 Million to Restart Production in Brazil
SAO PAULO—Audi, a Volkswagen Group brand, announced on Wednesday an investment of 100 million reais ($19.22 million) to restart production at its plant in Parana state in Brazil, according to plans disclosed late last year. Initially, the plant will have a maximum production capacity of 4,000 vehicles per year, the company said in a statement….
The First Fed Chair Fought for Independence, but Failed
Commentary The independence of the central bank has been increasing over the past decade or so. Central banks are regarded as panacea in the face of adverse shocks. Janet Yellen was threatened to be fired by Donald Trump, and Jay Powell was thought to be under political pressure to not withdraw liquidity early, thus leading…
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