Bolivia Extradites Former Antinarcotics Chief to the Us to Face Drug Trafficking Charges

Here’s why Ozempic maker’s new weight-loss drug isn’t good enough for investors

New trial data showed CagriSema led to “superior” weight loss, but at a rate much less than original expectations of 25%.

MarketWatch - 2d

Senate Dems demand Kennedy disclose details of Mar-a-Lago meetings with drug execs

Three Democratic senators want answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his private meetings with drugmakers alongside President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in ...

The Hill - 2d

Many life-saving drugs fail for lack of funding. But there’s a solution: desperate rich people

Each year, hundreds of potentially world-changing treatments are discarded because scientists run out of cash. But where big pharma or altruists fear to tread, my friend and I have a solution. It’s ...

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Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died after taking cocktail of drugs, inquest hears

The Hollyoaks and reality TV star died at the age of 46 at his home in Bristol on 16 January.

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The Mexican women who defied drug-dealers, fly-tippers and chauvinists to build a thriving business

The Guardianas del Conchalito ignored chants of ‘get back to your kitchens’, determined to protect the environment and create a sustainable shellfish operation. Ahead of the small boat, as it ...

The Guardian - 1d

FDA Nominee Marty Makary to Face Grilling Over Cutbacks and Policy Shifts

Dr. Marty Makary will testify before the Senate health committee on Thursday. Lawmakers may press him over staff reductions and changes in agency direction on issues like vaccines.

The New York Times - 6d

Altadena Residents Face High Costs as They Begin to Rebuild Their Homes

The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.

The New York Times - 4d

Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics

As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.

NBC News - 4d

As Utility Bills Soar, New Yorkers Face the Cost of a Greener Future

The utility that serves New York City and Westchester County has filed a request to raise its rates to help pay for the shift to cleaner energy, sparking dismay among residents.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump-district Democrats face risky vote on GOP spending bill

House Democrats in districts carried by President Trump are confronting a potentially risky vote next week when GOP leaders are expected to put their partisan government funding bill on the floor. ...

The Hill - 3d

Antoine Dupont faces long spell out with ruptured cruciate knee ligaments

France captain likely to miss at least six months Dupont was injured during win over Ireland in Dublin Antoine Dupont, France’s talismanic captain and the player widely considered to be the best ...

The Guardian - 3d

Disruption in the classroom: Trump faces battle to scrap education department

Teachers and parent groups fear president’s plan would increase inequality between rich and poor students

Financial Times - 2d

We’re facing a ‘forever chemicals’ crisis. We must stop Pfas at the source

Pfas are poisoning our soil and polluting our lungs. The EPA is finally sounding the alarm – but that’s not enough. Sign up for our Detox Your Kitchen newsletter Several years ago, I made a ...

The Guardian - 2d

Universities impose hiring freezes in face of uncertainty over federal funding

At least two Ivy League universities abruptly stopped hiring faculty Monday, partly prompted by fear that federal grant funding will be cut.

NBC News - 2d

Mahmoud Khalil Was Public Face of Protest Against Israel at Columbia

Mahmoud Khalil, a permanent resident of the United States, was arrested in his Manhattan apartment and sent to Louisiana. His detention sets up a fight over free speech.

The New York Times - 2d

Portugal set for snap general election as PM faces confidence vote

MPs prepare to debate a motion of confidence that looks likely to topple centre-right government. Portugal is bracing for its third snap general election in as many years as MPs prepare to debate a ...

The Guardian - 1d

Meet the Federal Bureaucrat Who’s Become the Face of DOGE Resistance

Karen Ortiz, an administrative judge at the EEOC, went public with her concerns about mass firings and adminstration efforts to pause all LGBTQ discrimination cases, achieving an unusual moment of ...

Inc. - 1d

Dick’s Sporting Goods faces tariff ‘unknowns’ and issues conservative outlook

“The convergence of sport and culture in our country has never been stronger, and with a series of major sporting events set to take place in the U.S.,” the company said.

MarketWatch - 1d

Portugal faces fresh elections after government collapses over ethics scandal

Prime Minister Luís Montenegro loses confidence vote over consultancy he tried to transfer to his family

Financial Times - 1d

House spending bill to avert shutdown faces hurdles in Senate

House Speaker Mike Johnson was able to squeeze a short-term government funding bill through a vote by a slimmest of margins. Attention now turns to the senators across the hall with a government ...

CBS News - 1d

Airline earnings face bumpy ride amid first-quarter ‘parade of horribles’

TD Cowen analysts expect airline stocks to remain volatile.

MarketWatch - 13h

Federal Agency Dedicated to Mental Illness and Addiction Faces Huge Cuts

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has already closed offices and could see staff numbers reduced by 50 percent.

The New York Times - 9h

Earliest human face fossil from Western Europe revealed in study

The prehistoric facial bones were found buried in 50 feet of mud and silt, and are believed to be 1.1 to 1.4 million years old, researchers said.

CBS News - 7h

Why 'world class' Asensio can face employers PSG for Villa

Marco Asensio's Paris St-Germain career has been forgettable - but he now has the chance in the Champions League to make them remember his name.

BBC News - 3h

The Last Of Us Star Kaitlyn Dever Addresses Backlash And Discourse Around Abby

Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast of HBO's The Last of Us as Abby for its upcoming second season, and anyone who's played the game or knows the game's story understands how central Abby is to the story. ...

GameSpot - 2d

FirstFT: ‘it feels nasty’ — US stock markets suffer heavy falls

Also in today’s newsletter, US-backed miner seeks to develop Ukraine lithium site and OpenAI forges near-$12bn contract with CoreWeave

Financial Times - 1d

The clock is ticking on the TikTok ban — will the US champion freedom or protectionism?

Lucrative as it is for Big Tech, the U.S. must fight the urge of using its enemies’ tactics: Defending democracy is the one thing that banning TikTok will not do.

The Hill - 1d

Using one-shots, 'Adolescence' effectively portrays a powerful story

Starring Stephen Graham and newcomer Owen Cooper, this series uses one-shots to portray a story about crime, family and self-reflection.

Los Angeles Times - 8h

Over half of American adults have used an AI chatbot, survey finds

Artificial intelligence technology is becoming increasingly integral to everyday life. 52% of U.S. adults have used AI large language models like ChatGPT.

NBC News - 3h

2025 NFL free agency: Chiefs re-signing Marquise 'Hollywood' Brown on one-year, $11M deal, per report

Brown signed a one-year deal with K.C. last offseason

CBS Sports - 4d

Five years on from the pandemic, the right’s fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

Before the next outbreak, we need a serious conversation about how to cope, but first, the more strident, misguided voices must be muted. Laura Spinney is a science journalist and the author of ...

The Guardian - 3d

Bolivia Extradites Former Antinarcotics Chief to the Us to Face Drug Trafficking Charges

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