Al Nahyans’ control over farmland in Europe has meant they receive proportion of payments to farms The United Arab Emirates’ ruling royal family is benefiting from tens of millions in EU subsidies to grow crops destined for the Gulf, it can be revealed. A cross-border investigation by DeSmog and shared ...
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Scientists Gave ‘Aggressive’ Fish Psychedelic Drugs. A Breakthrough Came NextScientists Gave ‘Aggressive’ Fish Psychedelic Drugs. A Breakthrough Came Next
Move over, coked-up salmon. Fish dosed with psilocybin, the psychoactive component found in magic mushrooms, showed less aggression toward peers compared to their normal behavior in laboratory experiments, according to a study published on Thursday in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience. Scientists have studied the effects of psilocybin on humans and ...
Australian director Phillip Noyce shoots feature film for Saudi Arabia celebrating ‘heroism of security men in combating drugs’Australian director Phillip Noyce shoots feature film for Saudi Arabia celebrating ‘heroism of security men in combating drugs’
Exclusive: Regime, which executed 243 people last year for drug offences, accused of investing in entertainment to whitewash its human rights record The acclaimed Australian film-maker Phillip Noyce is being paid by the Saudi regime to make a feature film portraying the repressive state’s narcotics officers as heroes. The Watchful ...
Where is Ryan Cohen’s highly confident letter?Where is Ryan Cohen’s highly confident letter?
Rohan’s view The crux of Ryan Cohen’s $55 billion bid for eBay is a letter, signed by a bank and meant to convince the market and eBay’s board that he can pull off an unprecedented takeover of a company four times its size. So where is it? Pioneered by Carl ...
Germany’s Merz marks one year in officeGermany’s Merz marks one year in office
Germany’s chancellor is falling behind on his core goals one year into his tenure, analysts argued. Friedrich Merz took office with the aim of restoring Berlin’s leadership in Europe and bridging a frayed transatlantic relationship. But the center-right leader’s recent comments on the US’ Iran war strategy have antagonized President ...
Novo Nordisk shares rise on strong demand for GLP-1 pillNovo Nordisk shares rise on strong demand for GLP-1 pill
Novo Nordisk’s new weight loss pill is proving more popular than expected, boosting the company’s shares as it looks to rebound from a prolonged slump. The Danish pharmaceutical giant was briefly Europe’s most valuable firm thanks to Ozempic, but has since struggled to keep up with American rival Eli Lilly. ...
Americans are still spending on deliveries and resortsAmericans are still spending on deliveries and resorts
Spending among Americans is holding up despite the volatility of the Iran war — at least according to two giant US consumer brands. Disney said demand at its parks and resorts is healthy, while Uber’s CEO said spending on rides and delivery orders remains “really strong… we don’t see any ...
China renews call for the Strait of Hormuz to reopenChina renews call for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen
China pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz after hosting Iran’s foreign minister, an exchange that reflected Beijing’s fraught position in the conflict. China’s renewed call for a ceasefire comes as the Trump administration has urged Beijing to wield its influence with Tehran to unblock the waterway. The ...
Iran considering US proposal to end war, official saysIran considering US proposal to end war, official says
The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran. ...