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A new study published in NEJM Evidence suggests that ulipristal acetate, the active ingredient in the contraceptive Ella, could be a potential substitute for the abortion pill mifepristone. The study involved 133 women who took a higher dose of ulipristal acetate followed by misoprostol, resulting in a 97 percent completion rate for terminating pregnancies. The findings have raised concerns about blurring the line between emergency contraception and abortion, potentially impacting the politics surrounding reproductive health....

Two major technology trends driving the demand for key metals and minerals are the rise of "clean tech" and AI, with electric vehicles requiring large quantities of lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite, and copper. Geopolitical tensions and "resource nationalism" may lead to a potential "supercycle" in the metals market. Companies developing sustainable batteries and AI technologies, as well as those involved in mining, recycling, and producing mining equipment, stand to benefit from the increasing demand...

J Sainsbury is cutting 3,000 jobs following a rise in employers' taxes in the UK Budget, with 20% of senior management roles expected to be axed. The move is part of a £1bn cost-cutting plan over three years and aims to streamline decision-making and drive performance, as retailers face increasing costs and taxes. The changes at Sainsbury's come amidst a challenging cost environment and a £140mn hit to its tax bill, prompting necessary steps to...

President Trump initially delayed imposing new tariffs, bringing relief to business executives, but later announced plans for tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese products, citing immigration and drug concerns. The potential tariffs on the US's largest trading partners could disrupt global supply chains and diplomatic relationships, affecting millions of American jobs. While stock markets remained unaffected, Canada, Mexico, and China are preparing retaliatory tariffs, with efforts to address Trump's concerns underway to prevent the tariffs...

Many Reddit users are boycotting the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter, after Elon Musk's gesture at President Trump's inaugural celebration drew comparisons to the Nazi salute. The boycott emerged on Reddit where users proposed banning X posts and links to protest Mr. Musk's actions, with various subreddits implementing the ban. While some criticized the boycott as censorship, others saw it as a community-driven response to ethical concerns and a way to show...

President Trump declared national energy and southern border emergencies despite the lack of actual crises, granting him powers to expedite oil drilling and restrict immigration. The declarations align with his agenda of fossil fuel production and immigration control, utilizing broad presidential discretion granted by the National Emergencies Act. Critics argue that the lack of a clear definition of a national emergency allows presidents to create crises for political gain, with Congress having the ability to...