Author: Rachel Maddow

Rachel Maddow is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 20 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. She earned her degree in Political Science and Journalism from Stanford University. Throughout her career, she has contributed to outlets such as MSNBC, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Known for her thorough reporting and compelling storytelling, Rachel delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and global developments.

EU Approves Groundbreaking HIV Prevention Jab

Health

The European Commission authorized a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV, following drugmaker Gilead’s announcement.Regulators at the European Medicines Agency recommended the medicine one month earlier.Officials hailed the approval as a major step in the fight against HIV across the European Union. Yeytuo Marks Medical Milestone The drug, named lenacapavir and branded as Yeytuo, prevents HIV from replicating in the body.It offers protection for both adults and adolescents at risk of infection.Clinical trials showed the jab achieved 100 per cent effectiveness against HIV transmission.Experts called the twice-yearly option one of 2024’s most important medical advances.The injection replaces daily pills, providing the…

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Protesters Clash With Police Outside Parliament

Politics & Government

Police in Jakarta blocked access roads and tollways to Parliament, creating massive traffic jams across the city.Thousands of students marched on Monday to protest lawmakers’ monthly housing benefits of 50 million rupiah (€2,637).Riot police fired tear gas as protesters attempted to reach the heavily guarded Parliament compound.Protesters hurled rocks and bottles in retaliation and set fires beneath a nearby flyover.Authorities deployed more than 1,200 security personnel to protect Parliament. Anger Over Lawmakers’ Allowances Reports revealed 580 lawmakers have received the housing benefit since September 2024.Protesters denounced the allowance as unfair, given widespread economic struggles across Indonesia.The benefit equals nearly 20…

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