Scientists from the Medical School of the University of Duke (USA) have developed an experimental analgesic, which relieves pain without side effects characteristic of opioids. The results of the study were published in the journal Cell. It is reported that the drug called SBI-810 affects the NTSR1 neurotensin receptor located on sensitive neurons in the nervous system and spinal cord.

The authorities of the European Union plan to introduce new duties that will apply to small parcels imported into the EU countries in terms of cost. It is reported by Financial Times with reference to the draft proposal of the European Commission. The sentences sent directly are planned to tax two euros per piece sent to the warehouse - 50 euro centers apiece. Journalists call this proposal with a new blow to the online retailers Temu and Shein.

Eva Karpikau became the youngest participant in the Long List of the annual Forbes rating “30 to 30”. In the list of only 100 people are people who have come to success under 30 years old. Eva Karpikau is presented in the category "New Media". According to Forbes, on the blog that her mother leads, the girl dances, participates in popular challenges and “talks on serious topics” - from love to the beauty of the world around him.

Every second Russian, in addition to the main work, most often earned money for men. According to the results of the Avito study, on average, the part -time job brings to Russians an additional 20% to income, RBC writes . The study was attended by more than eight thousand adult Russians. Almost a third of the respondents (30%) admitted that they only think about part -time work - more often these are women (34% versus 25% among men).

From June 1, 2025, Lithuania will officially cease to recognize five -year Russian passports as real documents for entering the country. The corresponding joint order was signed on May 23 by the Ministers of Foreign and Internal Affairs of Lithuania. “It will soon be two years old, we are discussing the restriction of the movement of employees of the Russian special services in the Schengen zone.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky, after the intonation ceremony of the new pope, Roman Leo XIV, met with US Vice President Jay Di Wans and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The parties discussed negotiations between Moscow and Kiev in Istanbul, and also touched on the need to impose sanctions against Russia. “We discussed negotiations in Istanbul, where the Russians sent a low -level delegation, which did not have the authority to make a decision.

A survey of the All -Russian Center for the Study of Public Opinion (VTsIOM) showed that in 2025 38% of Russians consider Russia relations with Ukraine hostile. In the previous few years, this indicator was higher: 39% in 2018, 53% in 2019 and 43% in 2022. In 2014, the share of Russians with such an opinion amounted to 32%. Disclaimer Publishing polls cannot completely convey the true attitude of Russians to the war.

South African lawyer Rodney Sax moved to the United States in the hope of a new life. Together with a random acquaintance, he took money from a family and friends and bought a bankrupt company to return it to life and become the main competitor to Red Bull in a few years. Now the drinks of his company are sold in 159 countries, the brand sponsor UFC tournaments, and the shares have shown a record yield in the world over the past 25 years. The story of Monster is in the material "Cold".

US President Donald Trump considered that the popular performer Taylor Swift ceased to be “hot” after he declared his hatred of her. The politician wrote about this in his account on the social network Truth Social. In September 2024, Trump published a post in which he admitted that he hates Taylor Swift. This, as The Independent notes , happened after the singer supported the rival of the Politician in the election campaign Kamal Harris.

In German Hamburg, the winner of the lottery guessed seven digits and won 2.48 million euros, but did not appear at the winning immediately, but a year later. It was impossible to find and notify the participant in the lottery about the victory, since the ticket was played anonymously, Deutsche Welle reported with reference to the organizers of the draw from Lotto Hamburg. It turned out that the winner lost a winning lottery ticket.

The Apple Music and SoundCloud streaming services have blocked several tracks of the Noize MC rapper (Ivan Alekseev) and the singer of the coin (Elizabeth Girdimova), the project “Roskomsvoboda” drew attention . Censorship at the American Apple Music and the German SoundCloud touched the tracks prohibited by the Russian authorities from the album “Not All Houses”: “Rain of Rains”, “Not All Houses”, “Cooperative“ Swan Lake ”” and “Cryocamers”, the project noted.

American and British sleep specialists told CNN that before going to bed, it is undesirable for people to watch TV and use phones or computers, but listening to audio recordings on the contrary can help fall asleep. A doctor from the University of Saint Luis Shalini Paroti believes that listening to audiobooks, podcasts, music or television programs before going to bed is guaranteed to help relax, and does not interfere with falling asleep.

The Central Committee of the Communist Party and the State Council of China issued a resolution on saving budget funds and combating wastefulness. On May 18, the document introduces a number of prohibitions for officials. The resolution contains 63 articles and involves “strict compliance with official standards” and “introduction of a system of control over the expenditure of funds”.

The auction house Christie's announced the “historical sale” of the wine collection, which belongs to the American billionaire and philanthropist William (Bill) Kochu. Its starting price is 15 million US dollars. The collection presents about eight thousand bottles of wine, including the six -liter Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache 1996, Magnum Latour 1959, Petrus 1982, Chateau Margaux 1953 and Cheval Blanc 1947.

In Moscow, the season of disconnection of hot water began. The Moscow United electric grid company (MOEC) announced the transfer of the heat supply system to the summer operating mode from May 6, reports the telegram channel “Caution, Moscow”. RBC notes that the authorities of Moscow authorities did not call the exact date of the start of the hot water disconces, but some residents of the city said that the water was already turned off in their homes.