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Roche says weight loss drug shows promising results in early trial
The weekly injection helped patients with obesity lose 18.8% of their weight relative to those who received a placebo, after 24 weeks in the phase one trial.CNBC - Business -
Roche Climbs After Weight-Loss Drug Shows Efficacy
Roche Holding said its weight-loss drug candidate achieved positive results in an early-stage trial, giving the company a boost in its bid to catch up to Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly in a class of medicines that has shaken up everything from pharma ...The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Insurer warns owners of ‘Saltburn effect’ from using stately homes for filming
Owners of historic buildings used in likes of Bridgerton warned of potential damage to possessions and reputations. When the owner of Drayton House in Northamptonshire was approached to allow his 127-room mansion to be the location of a film ...The Guardian - World -
New menopause drugs treat hot flashes, but women may face insurance hurdles
New drugs to treat debilitating menopause symptoms — namely hot flashes — are finally on the market or are in development.NBC News - Top stories -
Why a Tactic Used by Czars Is Back With a Vengeance
Authoritarian governments have long sought to target dissidents abroad. But the digital age may have given them stronger motives, and better tools, for transnational repression.The New York Times - World -
'He put us back on our perch': What Klopp means to Liverpool
Sunday marks Jurgen Klopp's final game as Liverpool manager, an eight-season span that included a first-ever Premier League title and some unforgettable moments. He loved the city, and it loved him back.ESPN - Sports -
The Kind of Climate Models That Insurers Need
Economics can help with a joined-up understanding of climate risks as the insurance industry reinvents itself.The Wall Street Journal - World - Climate -
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in US drug policy
Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in a historic shift in US drug policyABC News - Health -
Ampere scales CPU to 256 cores and partners with Qualcomm on cloud AI
Ampere announced its AmpereOne chip family will grow to 256 cores. And the company will also work with Qualcomm on cloud AI accerlators.VentureBeat - Tech -
Raskin presses insurers, PBMs on free contraception coverage
The top Democrat on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee wants to know how the country’s top health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers plan to make it easier for people to access contraception for free. In letters sent Thursday ...The Hill - Politics -
Hunt hints at another National Insurance tax cut
Jeremy Hunt promises further tax cuts, as he launches an attack on Labour's plans ahead of an election.BBC News - Top stories -
US PGA Championship 2024: Scottie Scheffler hits second-round 66 after arrest – live
Scheffler shines at Valhalla after ‘shock and fear’ of arrestWorld No 1 is charged with assaulting police officerLive leaderboard | And feel free to drop Matt an emailSky Sports commentator Wayne Riley has been on the driving range to gauge ...The Guardian - World -
GameStop Shares Retreat on Declining Revenue, Stock Sale
The videogame retailer filed to sell up to 45 million more shares after projecting quarterly sales to drop.The Wall Street Journal - World -
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The Crushing Loss of My Beloved Old Couch
Our new settee just doesn’t sit well. How can we ever cushion the blow?The Wall Street Journal - World -
Clark held to rare single digits in Fever home loss
Caitlin Clark scored 9 points in the Fever's 102-66 loss at home to the Liberty. It was the first time Clark was held to single digits in scoring since January 2021.ESPN - Sports -
AI may cause job losses and rise in carbon emissions, report finds
But economists say it could be offset by the creation of new roles and non-automated sectors. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence could lead to short-term increases in unemployment, a rise in carbon emissions and leave regulators trailing in ...The Guardian - World -
Game 6 takeaways: Bruins' season ends in heartbreaking loss vs. Panthers
The Bruins' season came to a close with a tough 2-1 loss to the Panthers in Game 6. Check out our key takeaways from the matchup.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
ECB’s Schnabel lobbies against back-to-back rate cuts
European Central Bank board member Isabel Schnabel pushed back on the idea of back-to-back interest rate cuts, saying inflation risks are still tilted to the upside.MarketWatch - Business -
The Fed's Miracle Is Finally Back on the Table
Inflation is lower after months of hot readings, and investors love it.Inc. - Business -
I got bitten by a feral cat and my hospital copay wiped out my savings. I’m 50, single, with no kids. Should I cash out my $12,000 life-insurance policy?
“I was thinking about cashing it out, and using the money to max out a SEP or Roth IRA for the year. Can I max out both? Or only one.”MarketWatch - Business -
Rock band Cage the Elephant emerge from loss and hospitalization with new album 'Neon Pill'
To say Cage the Elephant’s latest album had a turbulent birth would be an understatementABC News - Entertainment -
Caitlin Clark home debut: Star rookie struggles in blowout loss to New York Liberty
Clark and the Fever are still yet to get a win this season.Yahoo Sports - Sports - New York -
Caitlin Clark's home debut for Fever spoiled by MVP performance from Liberty's Breanna Stewart
Stewart went off for 31 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocksCBS Sports - Sports -
Caitlin Clark, Fever facing plenty of growing pains early after another blowout loss in home debut
The atmosphere was electric for Clark's home debut and there were brief flashes from the Fever, but it's clear they've got plenty to work on before they can compete with the WNBA's elite teams.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Nuggets' Jamal Murray says elbow injury affected his shooting ability in Game 6 loss to Timberwolves
Murray injured his elbow in the opening seconds of Denver's Game 6 lossCBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
'UnStuck' Review: Stuckey's, Back on the Road Again
For cheap gas, hot dogs, pecan rolls and Davy Crockett hats, Stuckey’s was a familiar waystation on midcentury car trips. Can it be revived?The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Typing Is for Girls' Came Back to Bite Me
I vividly remember thinking, as a science major, thank God I will never see a keyboard again!The Wall Street Journal - World -
'Back to Black' Review: Amy Winehouse's Songs and Struggles
Marisa Abela plays the Grammy-winning British singer in this vivid, pain-filled biopic directed by Sam Taylor-Johnson.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nuclear industry brings back ‘silver tsunami’ of retirees
Older workers in demand as western companies prepare for biggest wave of new projects in decadesFinancial Times - World -
What will it take to get Gen Z watching sport?
Young people’s interest in watching sporting events is waning, threatening a business model built on broadcasting rightsFinancial Times - Business -
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Aegon Backs Guidance, Launches Fresh Buyback
Aegon said it was on track to meet its guidance for a key earnings figure this year after a decline for the first quarter, and launched a new share buyback program of up to €200 million.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Engie Backs Outlook Despite Dip in Earnings
Engie reaffirmed expectations for the year after core earnings fell slightly in the first quarter, driven by declines from its networks and global energy management and sales businesses.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Bridgerton's back: The best yet or losing its bite?
Some critics say the Netflix show's as seductive as ever, but others feel its charms are wearing off.BBC News - Top stories -
Engie Backs Outlook Despite Dip in Earnings
Engie reaffirmed expectations for the year after core earnings fell slightly in the first quarter, driven by declines from its networks and global energy management and sales businesses.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Last pandas in the U.S. are going back to China
The last pandas in the U.S. --four at Zoo Atlanta -- will soon be heading back to China this fall as a loan agreement expiresCBS News - Top stories - China -
Wegovy Can Keep Weight Off for at Least 4 Years, Research Shows
Users receiving weekly injections saw their weight fall, plateau, and stabilize over the course of a four-year trial—but it’s still unclear how long these effects last after stopping taking the drug.Wired - Tech -
EasyJet expects summer demand to lift earnings after a narrowed first-half loss, but the airline's outlook for the end of the year weighed on its shares.
EasyJet expects summer demand to lift earnings after a narrowed first-half loss, but the airline’s outlook for the end of the year weighed on its shares.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hogan Backs Codifying Roe, Tacking Left on Abortion Ahead of a Tough Race
The former two-term Republican governor, who vetoed legislation in Maryland to expand abortion access, called himself “pro-choice” in an interview and said he would back a federal law to ensure access to the procedure.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion