GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Increased Risk of Eye Conditions

Semaglutide and tirzepatide, two popular diabetes medications also used for weight loss, have raised concerns about potential eye complications. Two new studies published today investigated the association between these drugs and serious eye conditions such as non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION). According to previous research, semaglutide was linked with a four-fold increased risk of … Read more

Roku Launches Ad-Free Streaming Service Howdy at $2.99 a Month

Roku, the popular streaming platform, has entered the paid streaming service space with its new ad-free streaming service, Howdy. Launched on August 5th, Howdy is priced at just $2.99 a month, making it the cheapest major general entertainment ad-free streaming service available. Howdy will offer around 10,000 hours of content from Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, … Read more

Emmy Awards Unveil 77th Creative Arts Winners

The Television Academy has announced the winners of its highly specialized juried categories at the 77th Emmy Awards. The awards will be presented during the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on September 6 and 7, with a broadcast airing on FXX on September 13. Unlike traditional Emmy races, these juried categories skip the nominee stage entirely, … Read more

August 2025 Patch Tuesday: Expect SharePoint Updates and Security Fixes

August is shaping up to be a busy month for Patch Tuesday, with Microsoft’s SharePoint receiving important updates. The recent July 2025 Patch Tuesday saw the disclosure of only one publicly disclosed CVE in Microsoft releases, but two vulnerabilities in SharePoint were exploited soon after, prompting a rush of hotfixes near the end of the … Read more

Website Verification Process Explained

To access Investopedia, a website verification process must be completed before proceeding. This involves several steps: A pop-up message appears on the screen, prompting users to verify their connection. The user is directed to a website verification page. Once verified, the website responds and requests for permission to enable JavaScript and cookies. These features are … Read more

Research Fraud Epidemic in Science Publishing Exposed

A team of researchers from Northwestern University has discovered widespread research fraud in scientific publishing, with some journals reluctant to publish their findings due to concerns about attracting unwanted attention. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, estimates that only 1-10% of fraudulent papers are detected, while the actual rate … Read more

Scientists Study Galaxy Dance Before Merging with Milky Way

Galaxies NGC 5713 and NGC 5719 Are Headed for a Cosmic Collision Astronomers have been studying two spiral galaxies, NGC 5713 and NGC 5719, which are currently approaching each other and will eventually merge into one. Each galaxy is surrounded by a swarm of smaller satellites performing complex movements. Researchers on the Delegate project are … Read more

Former South Korean First Lady Arrested on Corruption Charges

Kim Keon Hee, wife of impeached former president Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested on corruption charges related to stock price manipulation, illegal political funding, and accepting luxury gifts from the Unification Church. The arrest warrant was issued due to concerns about evidence destruction, allowing prosecutors to hold her without bail. The former arts exhibition … Read more

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Linked to Rare Eye Disorder Risk

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as semaglutide (Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro), may be associated with an increased risk of a rare eye disorder called non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Researchers analyzed data from over 1 million individuals with type 2 diabetes who took these medications, … Read more

Galaxy S25 Users Get Live Win Probability on Now Bar

Samsung has improved its Sports on Now Bar feature for Galaxy smartphone users, adding live win probability alongside real-time scores. This upgrade is now available to One UI 8 and One UI 7 devices in the US, UK, and several other regions. The new metrics provide fans with a better understanding of how games are … Read more