Type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic and obesity drug Wegovy have exploded in popularity in recent months, leading to shortages of both. While the side effects of the drugs – which can induce significant weight loss – are usually gastrointestinal, a New York Times report sheds light on another way they can alter the body. The … Read more
Rebels capture the strategic town after days of fierce fighting, drawing condemnation from the UN. M23 rebels have captured the strategic town of Kitshanga in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after days of fierce fighting, drawing condemnation from the UN. The DRC army on Friday confirmed the withdrawal of its forces, calling it a tactical … Read more
Pamela Anderson’s ex-husband Jon Peters plans to leave her a very generous $10 million gift when she dies, despite their union lasting less than two weeks. “I will always love Pamela, always in my heart,” he told Variety. “I actually left him $10 million in my will. And she doesn’t even know it. No one … Read more
A healthcare worker prepares a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.Credit: Hannah Beier/Bloomberg/Getty Scientists are divided over a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposal to update COVID-19 vaccines once a year, similar to the agency’s approach to updating vaccines against influenza. At an FDA Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting on Jan. 26, some researchers argued … Read more
The US Figure Skating Championships, in some ways marking a new era in the sport, are broadcast live from San Jose, Calif., on NBC Sports, USA Network and Peacock. After the Olympics last February, American figure skating saw its biggest season-over-season revenue in more than 20 years. Nathan Chen and Vincent Zhuthe top two men … Read more
Omicron spawn XBB.1.5, also known as “Kraken,” now dominates the U.S. COVID variant scene, comprising about 61% of cases, according to federal health data released Friday. But now there’s a new player tracked by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention who could give Kraken a run for his money. CH.1.1, or “Orthrus,” is … Read more
Comment this story Comment The Biden administration said on Friday it would begin negotiations with 11 countries, mostly in Latin America, on a deal to promote regional economic cooperation without offering greater access to the U.S. market for their goods. The announcement was made during a virtual meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, U.S. … Read more
Amazon is building a tomb Raider franchise. Sources say The Hollywood Reporter that the retail giant and streamer has teamed up with Dmitri M. Johnson’s dj2 Entertainment for a massive rights deal to make a tomb Raider feature film, in addition to Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s recently announced TV series and at least one video game from … Read more
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed higher even as Intel (INTC) crater on earnings. A trio of buys by famed fund manager Cathie Wood have sprung up, including Teladoc Health (TDOC) as it nears a record month. You’re here (TSLA) roared as CEO Elon Musk met with Biden administration officials. Meanwhile, a trio of notable … Read more
LAS VEGAS — The Atlanta Falcons hired Ryan Nielsen as defensive coordinator on Friday, removing him from their biggest rival after spending last season as defensive coordinator for the New Orleans Saints. Nielsen, 43, has spent the past six seasons with the Saints, where he was the defensive line coach for all six while adding … Read more
