Prices of obesity treatments Wegovy and Zepbound have fallen, but access remains a challenge due to high costs. The medications still cost around $500 per month for those without insurance, making them out of reach for many patients. Even with insurance, coverage varies, leaving doctors to find alternative treatment options. Despite the demand for these … Read more
Russia has increased its use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine, including World War I-era poison gas chloropicrin, according to intelligence agencies from three European countries – the Netherlands, Germany, and others. The Dutch military intelligence and security service found that Russia is using chloropicrin and riot control agent CS against sheltering Ukrainian soldiers, forcing … Read more
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Carl Pei, founder of OnePlus, has launched his new venture, Nothing, which aims to challenge Samsung and Apple in the premium smartphone market. The company’s latest flagship phone, the Phone (3), has just been released, priced at $799. Not much is known about Carl Pei, but he is the mastermind behind a scrappy brand that … Read more
Apple is losing its head of AI models, Ruoming Pang, who will join Meta as part of a growing trend of high-ranking executives leaving the tech giant for rival companies. This move marks the latest in Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s efforts to build an AI superintelligence unit. Pang previously led Apple’s team that developed the … Read more
Waymo, a self-driving car service, has launched its early testing in Philadelphia. While the news is met with excitement from locals, some are recalling the infamous story of hitchBOT, a Canadian robot that met a tragic end on American soil in 2015. The robot was killed after being vandalized and stripped for parts during its … Read more
American tennis player Taylor Fritz has reached the semifinals of Wimbledon for the first time, defeating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4). Fritz’s victory marks a significant milestone in his career, as he is the first American man to reach the grass-court Slam since John Isner in 2018. Fritz, who was runner-up at last … Read more
Colorado Rockies general manager Bill Schmidt’s tenure may be coming to an end, as ownership is re-evaluating his role amidst recent changes. The team has already replaced manager Bud Black with Warren Schaeffer and appointed Walker Monfort as executive vice-president. While it’s unclear if Schmidt will be dismissed or reassigned, the possibility of change is … Read more
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Ukraine has urged the global chemical weapons watchdog to investigate allegations of Russia’s use of banned toxic munitions against its forces. The request was submitted to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in The Hague. According to Dutch and German intelligence agencies, there is evidence of widespread use of illegal weapons by … Read more