Office of Public Affairs | Diopsys Inc. Agrees to Pay up to $14.25 Million to Resolve Alleged Federal False Claims Act and State Law Violations Relating to Vision Testing

Diopsys Inc., a medical device company based in Middletown, Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay up to $14.25 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the federal False Claims Act and various state laws by knowingly submitting or causing others to submit false claims for payment to Medicare and Medicaid in connection with certain vision […]

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Extreme weather impacts cascading ‘from the Andes to the Amazon’

The study also highlights positive developments amid the bleak news, such as the growing role of renewable energy in the region and the power of early warning systems to save lives. “In 2024, weather and climate impacts cascaded from the Andes to the Amazon, from crowded cities to coastal communities, causing major economic and environmental […]

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France to Boost Military Aid to Ukraine with €2 Billion Package

France has committed an additional €2 billion ($2.15 billion) in military aid to Ukraine, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris. The new package includes anti-tank missiles, surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles, drones, and more Mirage fighter jets, further reinforcing France’s support for Kyiv in its ongoing conflict with Russia. […]

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U.S. Pledges $73 Million in Aid to Rohingya Refugees to Reduce Ongoing Crisis

The U.S. government announced a $73 million aid package to support Rohingya refugees through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). The new funds are aimed at providing food and nutrition assistance to over one million Rohingya refugees who have fled violence in Myanmar and are currently residing in Bangladesh. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce […]

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Macron Unveils ‘Reassurance Force’ Plan for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to deploy “reassurance forces” from several European countries to Ukraine, contingent on a peace treaty with Russia. These forces would be stationed in strategic locations, not on the frontlines, to deter potential Russian aggression. The move aims to provide Ukraine with long-term security after a peace agreement, with […]

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Turkey’s Ongoing Political Crisis: 1,879 Arrested, Opposition Appoints Interim Mayor

Turkish authorities have arrested at least 1,879 individuals in connection with protests over the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, sparking widespread unrest. In response, the opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) appointed Nuri Aslan as interim mayor, with the expectation that he will serve for the remainder of İmamoğlu’s term. The protests, primarily calling for […]

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Powerful 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Central Myanmar, Sends Shockwaves Across Region

A strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar today Friday 28/03/2025, causing widespread panic in both Myanmar and neighboring Thailand. The tremor, which occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), sent residents rushing out of buildings in major cities such as Yangon and even in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, according to multiple eyewitnesses. The […]

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new analysis of Troy findings rewrites the story of wine in the early bronze age

Wine drinking in ancient Troy was not restricted to the upper classes, as has long been supposed – something our new research has established for the first time. Colleagues at the University of Tübingen and I have discovered that wine was also enjoyed by the common folk, independent of upper-class celebrations and religious rituals. In […]

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Sudan war: Displacement figures fall for first time

However, the country remains in the grip of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with millions facing famine, disease and insecurity. IOM data shows that between December last year and March, displacement fell by 2.4 per cent – with nearly 400,000 people returning to their places of origin in Aj Jazirah, Sennar and Khartoum […]

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The Man Who Raised 27,500 Daughters: KP Ramaswamy’s Revolutionary Approach to Empowerment

KP Ramaswamy, the owner of KPR Mills in Coimbatore, is a name synonymous with transformation—not in the traditional corporate sense, but in the way he has reshaped the lives of his workers. Known fondly as “Appa” (father), Ramaswamy’s philosophy goes beyond profit margins and employee retention. It centers on education and empowerment, a strategy that […]

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