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‘Misguided fears’ of nanny state to blame for obesity crisis, peers warn
House of Lords committee calls for ‘long-term’ plan to address disease and ‘broken’ food system in England5 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah confirms death of prospective leader Hashem Safieddine in Israeli attack
Militant group confirms death of official who had been expected to succeed Hassan Nasrallah. In a statement on its official Telegram channel, Israel’s military has claimed that overnight it struck ...11 hours ago - Israel -
Top stories - NBC News
China unveils first diagnosis guidelines to battle escalating obesity crisis
Chinese officials published the country’s first set of guidelines to standardize the diagnosis and treatment of obesity amid a national health crisis.18 hours ago - China -
Top stories - The New York Times
There’s One Main Culprit if Donald Trump Wins
They should look at themselves and the way they practice politics.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Business - Financial Times
IMF warns of ‘round-tripping’ fears
Technique to shift risk to investors may have ‘system-wide’ impact, fund warnsYesterday - IMF -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: child among four people killed in Israeli airstrike at hospital in south Beirut
Lebanese health ministry says more than 20 were wounded as spokesperson for hospital says entrance of hospital was hit. Israeli forces blew up homes and besieged schools and shelters for displaced ...2 days ago - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Tesla Earnings Call Could Mean Tough Robotaxi Questions for Musk
Investors will likely grill the mercurial CEO over the company’s major strategic shifts, including self-driving software and sales in China and the U.S.2 days ago - Tesla -
Politics - The Hill
Austin appears to knock Trump for placing blame on Zelensky
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday appeared to take a swipe at former President Trump, criticizing "some who say that both sides are to blame" in the war that began when Russian President ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
RFU warned schools crisis risks rugby becoming a ‘declining minority sport’
Changes urged over damaging fall in participation levels Fears over head injuries and image problem highlighted The Rugby Football Union has been warned it is facing an existential crisis and ...2 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: explosions in Beirut after Israeli warning of imminent strikes
The IDF said it would focus on buildings belonging to a Hezbollah-run banking system. At least 42,603 Palestinian people have been killed and 99,795 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since 7 ...3 days ago - Israel -
Business - Inc.
5 Keys to Fostering a Mindset of Accountability In Your Team
You don’t get team accountability without a caring culture and a leader role model.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Chick-fil-A Just Made a Very Smart Announcement, and These 5 Words Mattered Most
“Our unique approach, with locally owned and operated restaurants, will also allow us to better connect with people in Singapore.”3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Instantly Identify Bad Leadership with These 7 Warning Signs
What does it take to be a good leader? Avoid these common mistakes at all cost.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
KC Chiefs Tight End and Taylor Swift Boyfriend Travis Kelce Just Taught a Valuable Lesson in How to Build a Following
Fans love you more if you let them get to know your story, Kelce says.3 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Mail Carriers, USPS Strike Tentative Contract for Raises, Upgraded Trucks
Postal workers have been working without a contract since May 2023.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
‘Kindness’ Content, Gifting Cash for Clicks, Draws Criticism as Performative
Critics say recording and sharing video of an unwitting stranger to gain social media clout is problematic.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Boeing to Bring New Offer in Attempt to End Strike
Boeing’s machinist strike is nearing its second month.4 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Meta Battles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit in Massachusetts
Meta, which owns and operates Facebook and Instagram, is facing accusations that it used tactics to get users hooked on its platforms.4 days ago -
Business - MarketWatch
A crisis-era mortgage strategy is making a comeback — and this time it’s bailing out buyers
Home buyers are turning to interest-free second mortgages to fund their down payments.4 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Trump’s Claims That Blame Migrants: False or Misleading
The Trump campaign has consistently pointed to unauthorized immigration as the cause of a series of problems it says plagues the country. That is rarely actually the case.5 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts
Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...5 days ago -
Business - Inc.
Yellen Calls Tariff Plan ‘Deeply Misguided’
The Treasury Secretary and former Fed chair said walling off the U.S. economy would raise prices and make businesses less competitive. It’s a central feature of Donald Trump’s economic plan.6 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
Yellen sounds alarm on 'deeply misguided' tariffs as Trump digs in
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will call out plans to vastly increase the scale of U.S. tariffs in a Thursday speech to the Council on Foreign Relations, taking a thinly veiled shot at former ...6 days ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: essential supplies ‘running out’ in Gaza, says UN leader; WHO warns of cholera risk in Lebanon
Emergency meeting of UN security council hears that no food entered northern Gaza between 2 and 15 October; cholera case confirmed in Lebanon. Aid has arrived in northern Gaza for the first time ...October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Former acting solicitor general warns of 'potential election crisis'
Former Acting U.S. Solicitor General Neal Katyal sounded the alarm Wednesday about potential dangers surrounding the 2024 election cycle, warning the "crisis" could be worse than the Jan. 6, 2021, ...October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
What to know about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid U.S. warning to Israel
Avril Benoit from Doctors Without Borders, which has teams on the ground in Gaza providing medical assistance, speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the humanitarian crisis amid the war.October 16 - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.October 16 -
World - ABC News
Southern Africa is enduring its worst hunger crisis in decades due to El Niño, the UN says
The United Nations' food agency says months of drought in southern Africa triggered by the El Niño weather phenomenon have had a devastating impact on more than 27 million people and caused the ...October 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
State Department addresses U.S. warning to Israel over Gaza aid
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote a letter to Israeli officials warning that humanitarian aid allowed into Gaza must increase or the U.S. ally could risk ...October 15 - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: US warns Israel it will withhold arms funding if Gaza aid doesn’t improve
US state department confirms reports that secretary of state and defense secretary warned Israel . See all our Middle East coverage here Israeli military strikes killed at least 40 ...October 15 - Israel -
Business - Financial Times
US warns Israel humanitarian crisis in Gaza could threaten military aid
Letter from Antony Blinken and Lloyd Austin signals frustration at civilian toll of war against HamasOctober 15 - Israel -
Top stories - BBC News
Will weight-loss drugs help jobless get back into work?
Ministers are lauding the new generation of weight-loss drugs - but are they really the solution?October 15 -
Top stories - BBC News
Conker-fuffle after cheat claim by 'sore loser'
David Jakins admits to owning a steel conker, but denies foul play during the tournament.October 15 -
Business - MarketWatch
Amgen’s stock falls as analyst warns that hype around obesity drug is baked in
Truist analyst Srikripa Devarakonda backs away from bullish call as competition mutes potential for biotech’s drug pipeline.October 14 -
Top stories - BBC News
A Japanese boy was killed in China. Was cyber-nationalism to blame?
The Chinese government has been accused of using online nationalism as a useful safety valve.October 13