US drugmaker Merck has signed a licensing deal worth up to $2 billion with Chinese biotech company Hansoh Pharma for its experimental oral weight-loss drug HS-10535. The deal allows Merck to develop, manufacture, and sell the drug, which is similar to existing injectable rivals. The oral drug is currently in the preclinical stage of testing … Read more
Houston attorney Tony Buzbee has filed a lawsuit against Jay-Z’s entertainment company Roc Nation, alleging that the company and several attorneys conspired with his former clients to sue him for allegedly paying them to pursue lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Buzbee represents over 100 clients in lawsuits against Combs for alleged sexual abuse. He is … Read more
The European Union is launching a formal investigation into TikTok over concerns about its handling of election content, particularly in Romania. A recent victory by an ultranationalist candidate on the platform sparked accusations of irregularities. Romanian authorities claim that TikTok failed to adequately address the risks of elections meddling, which led to the annulment of … Read more
As the holiday season approaches, it’s a frantic time for consumers to make purchases, but also a prime opportunity for bad actors to impersonate brands and scam customers out of their funds. To protect your brand and reputation, implementing Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) protocol is crucial. DMARC helps prevent attackers from faking … Read more
NASA has awarded a contract to Quantum Computing (QUBT) to use its entropy quantum optimization machine, Dirac-3, for the space agency’s imaging and data processing needs. The partnership aims to leverage QUBT’s technology to improve image reconstruction and information extraction from radar-generated interferometric data. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Quantum Computing … Read more
A nuclear startup led by Sam Altman has secured a major deal with an AI firm, demonstrating the growing potential of artificial intelligence in the energy sector. The partnership aims to optimize power supply and efficiency in nuclear reactors. Details of the agreement were not disclosed. This latest collaboration highlights the increasing role of AI … Read more
King Charles III is facing pressure to take stronger action against his scandal-prone brother, Prince Andrew, amid a new controversy over alleged ties to a Chinese businessman. The latest incident involves Yang Tengbo, who was barred from the UK due to concerns he cultivated links with Andrew in an effort to influence British elites on … Read more
The US Department of Justice’s decision to block the Kroger-Albertsons merger is seen as out of touch with the needs of everyday Americans. As inflation continues to rise, grocery prices remain high and access to affordable food is becoming increasingly difficult. Critics argue that this decision will ultimately benefit Amazon and Walmart, allowing them to … Read more
A mass grave containing an estimated 100,000 bodies has been discovered in a compound on the outskirts of Damascus, Syria. The site, previously used as a mass burial ground by Bashar al-Assad’s army for over a decade, is believed to be one of the regime’s largest. The compound, which spans around two football fields, was … Read more
Rescue teams finally cleared a difficult passage in Italy’s Bueno Fonteno cave, completing their four-day operation to extract an injured spelunker. The rescue of Ottavia Piana, 32, who fell five meters while exploring the uncharted cave on Saturday, is now complete. Piana suffered multiple fractures, including those to her face, ribs, and knee. Doctors have … Read more