Leaders from Egypt, Jordan, and Gulf States gathered in Saudi Arabia on Friday to discuss a reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip, which was proposed by US President Donald Trump. The plan, which includes permanently displacing over 2 million Palestinians, has sparked outrage among Arab countries. The summit, called by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin … Read more
Spain’s High Court has handed down a verdict in the trial of former head of the Spain Football Federation, Luis Rubiales, who was accused of kissing World Cup-winning footballer Jenni Hermoso without consent. The ruling is seen as a significant victory for justice and a reminder that the law should be applied equally to everyone. … Read more
Palantir Technologies Inc. co-founder Peter Thiel sold a third of his stake last year, while another billionaire founder plans to unload around $700 million of shares. This move comes after the company’s $4 billion windfall in 2024, as insiders continue their selling streak with over $1.4 billion of stock set to be cashed out. Executives … Read more
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Celsius energy drink shares rose 44% this week after announcing a significant acquisition of Alani Nu, the fourth-largest energy drink brand in America. The deal, valued at $1.65 billion, is considered reasonable given Alani Nu’s growing sales, which have increased by 50% annually over the last three years. The combined brands now control a 16% … Read more
NFL guard and Dallas Cowboys stalwart Zack Martin has announced his retirement, bringing an end to a storied 11-year career with the team. The 10-time Pro Bowl selection and seven-time first-team All-Pro was known for his reliability, durability, and impact on the field. Martin’s contributions extended beyond traditional statistics, as he protected quarterback Dak Prescott … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it no longer considers Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Wegovy and Ozempic, to be in shortage. This declaration allows compounding pharmacies to sell cheaper copies of the brand-name medicines without restrictions. Novo Nordisk confirmed that its supply meets or exceeds current and projected demand. The … Read more
Spain’s former football federation boss Luis Rubiales has been fined €10,800 (£8,942) after being found guilty of kissing a female player, Jenni Hermoso, without her consent during the 2023 World Cup. Rubiales had claimed the kiss was consensual, but Hermoso testified that she did not give her consent. The High Court ruling also banned Rubiales … Read more
Astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery, revealing the largest sample of feeding black holes at the heart of dwarf galaxies. Using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), researchers identified over 2,500 candidate dwarf galaxies hosting active galactic nuclei, with a significant number of these being “missing link” intermediate-mass black holes. These mid-sized black holes are … Read more
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that semaglutide, an active ingredient in diabetes and weight-loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, is no longer in shortage. This decision will have implications for patients taking cheaper, compounded versions of the drug. Semaglutide was on the FDA’s shortage list since March 2022 due to high demand … Read more