The drug is the first in a series of psychedelics – including LSD and psilocybin – that are expected to come before the agency in the next few years.
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She’s the world’s most expensive cow, and part of Brazil’s plan to put beef on everyone’s plate
Viatina-19 is worth $4 million and weighs twice as much as an average adult of her breed. She is the product of years of efforts to raise meatier cattle.
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Mourners can now speak to an AI version of the dead. But will that help with grief?
There’s little known about the potential short- and long-term consequences of using digital simulations for the deceased on a large scale.
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Biden says he’s acting to restrict asylum to help ‘gain control’ of the border
A long-anticipated presidential proclamation signed by the president would bar migrants from being granted asylum when U.S. officials deem that the southern border is overwhelmed.
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Prosecutors spend first day of testimony in Hunter Biden’s gun trial detailing his drug problems
Hunter Biden has been accused of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the application by saying he was not a drug user and illegally having the gun for 11 days.
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Trial of accused Alpo Martinez killer underway in New York
Alberto ‘Alpo’ Martinez was a federal witness living in Lewiston before he was killed in Harlem in 2021.
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Wisconsin AG files felony charges against attorneys, aide who worked for Trump in 2020
No evidence has been found of widespread voter fraud that could have swung the 2020 election, but Trump has continued to spread falsehoods about the election, particularly in Wisconsin.
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Modi claims victory for his alliance in India’s general election
In his 10 years in power, Modi has transformed India’s political landscape, bringing Hindu nationalism into the mainstream while leaving the country deeply divided.
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U.S. urges UN Security Council to support Gaza cease-fire plan announced by Biden
Biden said the first phase of the proposed deal would last for 6 weeks and include a cease-fire, a withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas and the release of some hostages.
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Seeking to spotlight Republican resistance, Senate Democrats renew push for IVF rights
Senate Democrats are making a renewed push to show their support for ensuring nationwide access to in vitro fertilization.