Science
FDA Reviews Ensitrelvir as First Oral Pill to Prevent COVID-19 After Exposure
The drug ensitrelvir, already approved in Japan, showed a 67% reduction in infection risk during Phase 3 trials for post-exposure prophylaxis.
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Science
James Webb Telescope Detects Relics of First Stars in Distant Galaxy
Astronomers have identified an ultra-faint galaxy, LAP1-B, containing stars that date back to approximately 800 million years after the Big Bang.
World
Japan Implements Social Initiatives to Combat 'Lonely Deaths' Among Elderly
Government agencies and private organizations are developing strategies to reduce social isolation and prevent solitary deaths among Japan's aging population.
Business
Honda Reports First Annual Loss Since 1957 Amid EV Strategy Shift
The Japanese automaker recorded its first-ever annual loss due to restructuring costs and a reversal of aggressive electric vehicle goals.
Business
SoftBank Shares Surge Over 16% as Nikkei 225 Hits Record High
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose more than 5% as Japan reopened following Golden Week holidays, driven by a rally in technology stocks.