As Drugstores Close, Older People Are Left in ‘Pharmacy Deserts’
Shuttered drugstores pose a particular threat to older adults, who take more medications than younger people and often rely on pharmacies for advice.
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Malaysia extends visa exemption for Indian nationals until December 31, 2026
The Malaysian government has announced the extension of the visa exemption for Indian nationals until December 31, 2026. This move aligns with the country’s ASEAN chairmanship and preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026. A similar exemption has been granted to Chinese nationals. The visa liberalisation plan aims to boost Malaysia’s economy and tourism sector.
Christmas on tap: six of the best UK pubs for the festive season
Santa is coming and these pubs are going to town with their tinsel and fairy lights, as well as hosting special drinks and events over the festive season It’s hard to imagine a list of Christmassy pubs without the maximalist Churchill in Kensington. Its outside is usually covered in flowers, while inside, where Thai food…
My Christmas pilgrimage to Mark Rothko’s Latvia
I took the scenic route to Daugavpils, birthplace of the abstract artist – a world of breathtaking colour, kindness and cold It’s a funny time of year to be visiting Latvia’s second city, Daugavpils, in the far south-east of the country. It’s midwinter and an icy blast has swept across northern Europe, bringing with it…
Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search.
Faced with turmoil, a defiant Trudeau hangs on – for now
As the longest serving G7 leader, the Canadian prime minister has weathered many storms. But this time might be different.
US House votes to avert government shutdown
The bill must now be passed by the Senate and signed by President Biden, otherwise government services begin to shutter.
US man sentenced to 130 years for murdering two girls in Indiana
Richard Allen was convicted last month for the “Delphi murders” of Liberty German, who was 14, and Abigail Williams, 13, in 2017.
OpenAI Unveils o3 System That Reasons Through Math, Science Problems
The artificial intelligence start-up said the new system, OpenAI o3, outperformed leading A.I. technologies on tests that rate skills in math, science, coding and logic.
Boy, 8, saves classmate with Heimlich manoeuvre
Thomas Conley was sitting next to Isaiah Rodriguez at lunch when he noticed something was wrong.