Pill Be Closer - QuikReader

Hoping for a weight-loss pill? It could get closer to reality next week.

Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock rose 2% Friday as excitement continued to build about data on its oral weight-loss drug the company will present at the upcoming Obesity Week event.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 hours ago

Republican states sue to limit abortion pill access

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Red-leaning states reup efforts to weaken abortion pill access Three Republican-leaning states filed a joint ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Abortion Pills Are Safe. Post-Roe America Isn’t.

In many states, hospitals are delaying or denying standard reproductive care.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

3 states renew efforts to limit abortion pill access

Missouri, Kansas and Idaho have renewed their efforts to restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone, filing a joint amended lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

6 million pills seized, 47 arrested in major drug smuggling bust

The pills seized had an estimated street value of $13.6 million, officials said.

States Revive Lawsuit to Sharply Curb Access to Abortion Pill

The Supreme Court ruled in June that the original plaintiffs, anti-abortion doctors and groups, did not have standing to sue. Now three states are trying to continue the legal fight.

Business - The New York Times - October 21

Novo Nordisk New Pill Reduces Heart Attacks, Strokes in Diabetic Patients

The Wegovy maker’s once-daily pill to treat type 2 diabetes has shown it cuts the risk of heart attacks and strokes in patients by up to 14%, according to a new trial.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 21

State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer

There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

The War on Passwords Is One Step Closer to Being Over

“Passkeys,” the secure authentication mechanism built to replace passwords, are getting more portable and easier for organizations to implement thanks to new initiatives the FIDO Alliance announced ...

Tech - Wired - October 14

Sanders: Trump will be 'closer to Netanyahu' on Gaza if reelected

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said Sunday he believes former President Trump will have similar views of the Israel-Hamas war to those of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he is reelected. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Birth control pills and condoms could be free for millions in US under new plan

Biden administration proposal comes days before US election as Kamala Harris vows to expand healthcare. US politics – live updates Millions of people with private health insurance would be ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Why have Americans been moving closer to climate risk?

Pandemic-era migration has doubled the number of people in areas most vulnerable to extreme weather events

World - Financial Times - October 14

Georgia election workers move closer to collecting Rudy Giuliani’s assets

Two Georgia election workers are plowing to collect their $146 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani, but the former New York City mayor is digging in amid an array of financial ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

SpaceX’s Dramatic Rocket Catch Brings Interplanetary Travel One Step Closer

By proving that its Super Heavy booster can return to Earth and land, SpaceX has moved closer to creating a reusable interplanetary transport system.

Tech - Wired - October 14

This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look

Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.

Tech - Wired - October 15

Israel and Hamas signal they are no closer to ending Gaza war after Sinwar's death

Hamas has confirmed that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza and reiterated its stance that hostages the militant group took from Israel a year ago will not be released ...

World - ABC News - October 18

Polls show an election that could be the 'closest since Bush v. Gore'

There are few predictions about the November election, let alone the kind of consensus views that defined the final days of the last four presidential campaigns.

How a backyard of dreams powered Yankees closer Luke Weaver

Weaver's surprise rise to October star began with a set of homemade batting cages in DeLand, Florida.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Germany's Olaf Scholz eyes closer ties on India trip

World - Yahoo News - October 24

Germany and India draw closer together with series of new deals

World - Yahoo News - October 25

Iran’s response to Israeli attack awaited as Tehran says it is ‘entitled’ to defend itself – live

Iranian army tells local media four soldiers killed ‘countering projectiles’ in Israel’s overnight attack. We’ve launched video footage of the blasts and light flashes in Tehran early today and ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Jack Catterall beats Regis Prograis on points to move closer to title showdown

British boxer wins super-lightweight fight in Manchester Judges score 116-109, 116-109, 117-110 in Catterall’s favour Jack Catterall took a significant step towards finally becoming a world ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Iran ‘open’ to closer western ties, Khamenei adviser suggests

Ali Akbar Velayati says Tehran is shifting foreign policy towards improving diplomatic links

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

10,000 North Korean troops in Russia, inching closer to fight in Ukraine: Pentagon

North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to train in Russia with the expectation they’ll be sent to fight in Ukraine within “the next several weeks,” the Pentagon said Monday. “We believe that the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Warriors inch closer to NBA history with 3-point barrage vs. Pelicans

The Golden State Warriors' 3-point barrage against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday inched them closer to NBA history.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Mets closer Edwin Díaz is having trouble with his slider, and it's leading to some nervous ninth innings

Díaz is picking up key saves, but he's doing so around extra traffic

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

How Yankees closer Luke Weaver went from journeyman starter to dominant reliever

Luke Weaver had a 6.40 ERA with three teams as a starter in 2023, now he's a lights-out closer for the Yankees

Sports - CBS Sports - October 15

Stavros Halkias wants to make his own 'Billy Madison.' He's closer than he thinks

The stand-up comic deploys his acting chops in the indie comedy 'Let's Start a Cult,' about an inept convert who can't quite get with the program.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 17

ALCS, NLCS takeaways: Guardians win thriller over Yankees; Dodgers rout Mets

Here's your one-stop shop after all of MLB's final four teams took the field today.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Yankees get to Guardians closer Clase again, score 2 runs in 9th to win 8-6 and take 3-1 ALCS lead

Cleveland All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the New York Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the ...

Sports - ABC News - October 19

What's wrong with baseball's best closer? Why Guardians' Emmanuel Clase has struggled in 2024 playoffs

Clase has been hit hard by the Yankees and the Tigers, putting up unthinkable numbers in October

Sports - CBS Sports - October 19

Chiefs, Steelers expected to aggressively pursue a wide receiver as NFL trade deadline draws closer

Davante Adams and Amari Cooper found new homes -- more impact receivers should be on the move as well