Trump Announces Reforms to Accelerate Access to Psychedelic Drug Treatments

WASHINGTON, D.C., April ⁠18 (Reuters) – ⁠US President ⁠Donald Trump on Saturday announced ​reforms intended to speed up ‌access to medical ‌research and treatment ⁠based ⁠on psychedelic drugs. Trump planned to sign an ​executive order that would direct the U.S. Food and Drug ​Administration to expedite review of ⁠drugs such ⁠as ibogaine, ⁠a drug ​that …

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Pope Leo Downplays Feud With Trump, Says ‘Not in My Interest’ to Debate Him

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, April 18 (Reuters) – Pope Leo ⁠sought ⁠to downplay his feud with ⁠U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he ​has made so far during his Africa tour “has not been accurate in all its aspects”. Speaking to ‌reporters in English aboard his flight ‌to Angola for the third …

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Indian Ship Attacked While Crossing Strait of Hormuz, Indian Govt Source Says

MUMBAI, April 18 (Reuters) – ⁠An ⁠Indian-flagged vessel carrying ⁠crude oil was on Saturday attacked ​while attempting to cross the Strait of ‌Hormuz, according to an ‌Indian government source. The vessel has ⁠been ⁠identified as the Sanmar Herald, the source said, ​adding that the crew on board and the vessel were safe. At least two …

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You Can Put Beef Tallow and Salmon Sperm on Your Face. but Should You?

Bryan Vander Dussen spent years as a dairy farmer before shifting to selling farm-raised beef. In the past year, he and his wife have been making another transition: Cooking up recipes in their kitchen that turn organ fat from his animals into tallow balm that buyers are eager to slather on their skin. One tricky …

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Trump signs executive order to research ibogaine, a psychedelic used abroad to treat PTSD

President Trump has signed an executive order to ease restrictions on the psychedelic ibogaine, signaling the administration’s willingness to further U.S. research into the drug, which is used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. Mr. Trump was joined by health officials including Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and podcaster …

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Record US Drought Sparks Worries About Fires, Water Supply and Food Prices

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues. More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in moderate to exceptional drought — including 97% of the Southeast …

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Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume

Construction of a ballroom and presidential bunker at the White House will continue for now, after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted an administrative stay of an order earlier this week that blocked most above-ground construction. The next hearing in the case is set for June 5, according to the …

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