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Here’s what you might have missed last week: the FDA clears a new sunscreen ingredient after a 20-year wait, the World Cup could provide a much-needed boost for the beer and liquor industry, and more.
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In today’s issue:
FDA approves new sunscreen, first in 20 years. 🏥
Ukrainian drones spark Russian fuel shortages. 🌐
Alcohol industry bets on World Cup boost. ⚽
HEALTH
☀️ FDA Approves New Sunscreen Ingredient for First Time in 20 Years
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, also known as BEMT, marking the first new sunscreen active ingredient cleared in the US in 20 years.
Current US sunscreens rely on combinations of older filters to block UVA and UVB rays, often at the cost of thicker textures or less stable formulas. BEMT has been used in sunscreens across Europe, Australia, and parts of Asia for years, offering broad-spectrum protection in a single, more stable ingredient.
The upside: Manufacturers say BEMT allows higher SPF protection at lower concentrations and applies more smoothly than current formulas. Products containing the ingredient could reach shelves soon, though full availability may take up to 18 months as companies reformulate existing lines.
WORLD NEWS
🌐 Ukrainian Drone Strikes Trigger Russian Fuel Shortages as EU Adds New Sanctions
Ukraine ran a coordinated drone campaign against Russian energy sites, striking a major fuel hub in the south and hitting a Crimean oil base that supplies Russian forces. Russia said it downed 310 drones, but Ukraine still hit its targets.
Despite being a top oil producer, Russia now faces fuel shortages in several regions as the strikes disrupt transport.
The response: The Kremlin called the shortages a problem it’s addressing, while continuing its own strikes on Ukraine. The EU added new sanctions, citing up to $1.5 trillion in costs to Russia so far. Talks remain stalled, with both sides unwilling to budge on territory.
ECONOMY
🍻 US Alcohol Industry Eyes World Cup to Combat Record-Low Sales
US alcohol consumption has dropped to a record low, and the industry is counting on the World Cup, which kicked off last week, for temporary relief.
The decline has hit beer and liquor sales hard: beer volumes fell 6% in 2025, and some major liquor brands have seen sales drop by as much as 15%. Health concerns and tighter household budgets are driving much of the shift, and the trend shows no sign of reversing.
The bet: With 104 matches across three host countries and stars like Messi and Ronaldo drawing eyes, alcohol companies are hoping the World Cup delivers a much-needed sales boost. Diageo, owner of the Casamigos tequila brand, is among the companies leaning into tournament promotions.
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