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Swiss company OTTER is bringing its two-person electric water bikes to the US
Electrek
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September 2, 2025
A Swiss startup, OTTER, continues its global expansion by selling its flagship electric-assisted water bike in the US. OTTER has signed a partnership with a company in the Southeastern United States to display, demonstrate, and sell its products...
Mystery surrounds death of first woman to die in 'suicide pod' in Switzerland
Wales Online
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September 3, 2025
The first woman to die using a 'suicide pod' in a Swiss forest was discovered with unexplained strangulation marks on her neck. The 64-year-old American woman's death, which took place during the first use of a Sacro pod, has prompted concerns...
Popular gel nail polish banned in Europe over major health concerns
Manchester Evening News
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September 3, 2025
A key ingredient in many brands of gel nail polish has been banned in the European Union (EU) - but currently remains available in the UK. Trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide, better known as TPO, gives gel polish its characteristic glossy...
‘Shock and awe’: 200% Trump tariffs on pharma soon? US faces risk of drug shortages, steep prices
The Times of India
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September 3, 2025
The proposal to reduce drug costs for Americans through pharmaceutical tariffs could have unintended consequences. (AI image) US President Donald Trump is mulling tariffs on the pharmaceutical sector - as high as 200%! Trump intends to levy...
'My mum went to Switzerland to end her life without telling us'
Wales Online
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September 3, 2025
A mum told her family she was going away on holiday with a friend, but instead travelled by herself to Switzerland to end her life. Maureen Slough, 58, hid her suffering from her children and only opened up to a friend she had connected with on...
Praggnanandhaa Faces Tough Grand Swiss
The Pioneer
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India's top-ranked Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa will be keen to seal his Candidates tournament 2026 berth, taming a strong field in the FIDE Grand Swiss that begins on Wednesday. The 11-round tournament, which carries a total prize pool of...
Frontalier health costs to stay flat next year
World Radio Switzerland
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September 3, 2025
Wednesday, 3 September 2025 06:30 There’s some health insurance relief for frontaliers - their premiums will stay flat in 2026. A feared 65% hike has been postponed until at least 2028, as the reform of Switzerland’s risk compensation system is...
Here’s how to improve health-care access in B.C.
Asian Pacific Post
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Commentary By Mackenzie Moir According to a survey from earlier this year, 1.2 million patients in British Columbia were waiting to see a specialist, and only 11 percent of specialists felt that patients had adequate access to specialist care....
Mum's chilling final message to family before travelling to Switzerland to end her life
Irish Mirror
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September 3, 2025
A mum told her family she was off on holiday with a friend, but instead journeyed alone to Switzerland to end her life. Maureen Slough, 58, concealed her pain from her children and only confided in a friend, whom she had met on TikTok, during her...
3 Questions: On biology and medicine’s “data revolution”
MIT
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September 2, 2025
Caroline Uhler is an Andrew (1956) and Erna Viterbi Professor of Engineering at MIT; a professor of electrical engineering and computer science in the Institute for Data, Science, and Society (IDSS); and director of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt...
World Health Organization reports more than 1B people are living with mental health disorders
95.5 WSB - Georgia
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September 2, 2025
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — More than one billion people are living with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, according to new data released by the World Health Organization. The WHO says mental health issues are the second biggest...
Switzerland will fund two projects in Ukraine in the fields of oncology and laboratory diagnostics
The Odessa Journal
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Switzerland will fund two projects in Ukraine in the fields of oncology and laboratory diagnostics. According to the Ministry of Health, Ukraine and Switzerland are launching 12 joint projects in energy, housing construction, education,...
Switzerland Launches Apertus: First Open-Source LLM for Ethical AI
WebProNews
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September 2, 2025
Switzerland has taken a bold step into the global artificial intelligence arena by launching its first fully open-source large language model, named Apertus, marking a significant push for transparency and accessibility in AI development....
Is It Too Late To Save the Swiss Alps?
Truthdig
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September 2, 2025
ZÜRICH — The Alpine village of Blatten, in Switzerland’s Lötschental valley, no longer exists. At least, not in the way its 303 residents once knew it. On a Wednesday afternoon in May, the mountain above it gave way. A slab of glacier, weakened by...
Switzerland ends study on exposure to PFAS and pesticides to cut costs
Swissinfo
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September 2, 2025
The data from the health study would have been very valuable for policy and prevention," says professor Carlo Largiadèr. Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector...
Amneal Pharmaceuticals Launches First-of-Its-Kind Multichambered Bag for Oncology with TEPADINA® (Thiotepa) 200 mg
U.S. Pharmacist - New Jersey
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Patented Lyobag technology offers enhanced administration safety, efficiency, and stability. Bridgewater, NJ, September 2, 2025 – Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMRX) (“Amneal or the “Company”) today announced that it has begun U.S....
Switzerland launches transparent ChatGPT alternative
Swissinfo
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September 2, 2025
Apertus LLM is intended as a trustworthy and inclusive AI Large Language Model Keystone / Ennio Leanza Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with...
Imported drugs face higher prices and shortages as Trump plans hefty tax on pharmaceuticals
The Milwaukee Independent
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September 2, 2025
Donald Trump has plastered tariffs on products from almost every country on earth. He’s targeted specific imports, including autos, steel, and aluminum. But he isn’t done yet. Trump has promised to impose hefty import taxes on pharmaceuticals, a...
Positive first appraisal of Swiss integration centre for refugees
Swissinfo
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September 2, 2025
More Swiss diplomacy Swiss and German leaders discuss European security and tariffs pressure This content was published on Sep 2, 2025 Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin to discuss their countries'...
WHO sounds alarm as mental health conditions soar past one billion worldwide
Panapress
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September 2, 2025
02 september 2025 - 16:27:49 MA 186 Views Panafrican News Agency Geneva, Switzerland (PANA) - More than a billion people worldwide are living with mental health conditions, according to new data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on...