Verve Therapeutics announced that its Phase Ib trial showed significant reductions in bad cholesterol, setting up a showdown with Novartis’ Leqvio and other PCSK9 inhibitors. The therapy, VERVE-102, targets the PCSK9 gene specifically in the liver to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels. The results demonstrated dose-dependent reductions in LDL-C, with the lowest dose yielding … Read more
For the first time, a civil case has been brought against Andrew Tate, alleging he subjected four women to sexual violence and coercive control. The 38-year-old influencer is being sued by two former employees from his webcam business in Luton, Bedfordshire, and two former girlfriends. One woman accuses Tate of rape, strangulation, and physical abuse, … Read more
China’s President Xi Jinping has urged Vietnam to oppose US tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump, warning of trade wars and economic consequences. The move comes as Mr Trump threatens new tariffs on Vietnamese goods. Mr Trump’s tariffs were a key part of his “America First” trade policy, aimed at reducing the country’s trade … Read more
The US has taken a liking to protein, and it’s not hard to see why – it’s an essential macronutrient for good health. However, some experts warn that overdoing it can be detrimental. Dr. Michael Spector, a nutrition expert, shares his top five tips on how to get quality protein without relying on highly processed … Read more
A website experienced technical difficulties due to an excessive number of requests. The issue resulted in the site becoming unavailable for users. The cause of this problem is often attributed to a high volume of concurrent traffic or spam requests. In this case, the specific reason for the overload was not disclosed by the website … Read more
Ukraine has struck a base of a Russian missile brigade behind Sunday’s devastating attack on Sumy, killing 35 people and injuring over 119. The Ukrainian military said it targeted the 448th missile brigade, which was behind the deadly assault. The attack comes after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned Russia’s actions as “only scoundrels can act like … Read more
Google’s latest code reveals that Gemini on Wear OS is more of an Assistant rebrand than a overhaul. Users can expect a similar experience with summoning Gemini using the side button or “Hey Google” wake word, as well as accessing a similar Wear OS Tile and settings. The upcoming feature will bring many of the … Read more
A year into Sudan’s civil war, rare footage from the besieged city of el-Fasher has been released, revealing the harsh conditions faced by residents under constant threat of shelling and gunfire. The videos were recorded by three residents who managed to send messages back to BBC before leaving the city due to increasing danger. Source: … Read more
The dollar rose against the euro and yen on Tuesday, showing signs of recovery following a sharp selloff. However, investors remain cautious due to concerns about the impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on the US economy. Investors are waiting for clarity on the US tariffs, which have led to reduced faith in … Read more
The annual Hoops Rumors reader poll for NBA over/under predictions has concluded, with mixed results across the league. The Eastern Conference fared better than expected, while the Western Conference struggled to meet expectations. In the Eastern Conference, Boston Celtics fans were right on target, predicting 61 wins (61-21). Meanwhile, New York Knicks fans fell short, … Read more