Author: Andrew Rogers

The GLP-1 weight loss pill is moving closer to possible approval in the United States. The new oral drug could change how obesity is treated. It may replace injections for many patients. The drug belongs to the GLP-1 class. This group is already used in injection treatments for weight loss and diabetes. It works by helping control appetite and blood sugar levels. The GLP-1 weight loss pill is now being reviewed for potential FDA approval. If approved, it would be the first widely used oral version of this treatment class for obesity care. Companies like Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly…

Three Texas Longhorns have been named to the Golden Spikes Award watch list, recognizing them as some of the nation’s top college baseball talent. The announcement highlights the strength and depth of Texas baseball this season. The Texas Longhorns Golden Spikes selection reflects the program’s tradition of producing elite players. These athletes have excelled in key areas such as hitting, pitching, and defensive play. Their performance has helped position the Longhorns as one of the most competitive teams in college baseball. The watch list features players who are expected to have standout seasons and potentially contend for the prestigious Golden…

The Navy women’s basketball team made history with a commanding 72‑50 win over Loyola, setting a new program record with their 16th Patriot League victory. The team’s strong performance reflects both skill and consistency throughout the season. From the opening tip, Navy dominated on both ends of the court. Their offense was efficient, with players finding open shots and driving effectively to the basket. Quick passes and smart ball movement kept Loyola on the back foot throughout the game. Key contributors stepped up in critical moments. Navy’s guards led fast breaks, while forwards controlled rebounds and scored inside the paint.…

An experimental treatment has produced encouraging results for men with advanced prostate cancer.Researchers reported tumour shrinkage in early trials of the drug VIR-5500. Prostate cancer remains the most common cancer in men in many countries.About 1.5 million new cases are diagnosed worldwide each year. VIR-5500 uses immunotherapy to direct the immune system against cancer cells.The engineered antibody links killer T-cells to tumour cells.This allows the immune system to destroy cancers that normally evade detection. Scientists designed the drug to activate mainly inside tumours.This approach reduces harmful inflammation and may require fewer doses. Fifty-eight men with treatment-resistant disease received the drug…

Burger King has introduced an AI assistant to support staff in US restaurants.The system connects to employee headsets and analyses customer interactions. The company calls the voice chatbot “Patty”.It listens for service phrases such as “welcome”, “please”, and “thank you”.Managers will use the data to understand overall service patterns. The announcement triggered criticism on social media.Many users described the technology as intrusive and excessive. Burger King said the tool does not score individual workers.The company described it as a coaching and operations platform.Managers will use it to recognise strong team performance. The system also updates digital menus when items sell…

A new tablet helped people with type 2 diabetes lose up to 8% of body weight.Researchers tested the drug orforglipron against oral semaglutide for one year. Orforglipron improved blood sugar control and reduced weight more strongly.Patients took it without fasting, which simplified daily use. More participants stopped treatment because of stomach-related side effects.Regulators have not yet approved the drug in major markets. Experts see major potential for easier and cheaper obesity therapies.They expect powerful incretin tablets to reshape diabetes care within a decade.

Aston Martin will cut up to 20% of its workforce as it tries to save about £40m. The move could affect around 500 employees. The luxury carmaker announced the plan after reporting a pre-tax loss of £363.9m for 2025. Losses had already reached £289.1m the previous year. The company had also cut 170 jobs at the start of 2024. The firm said it had to make further organisational changes to match future plans. Chief executive Adrian Hallmark called the reductions part of a broader effort to make the business leaner and more efficient. Aston Martin faced intense pressure during the…

UK regulators have paused a clinical trial on puberty blockers for children. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency warned about unknown long-term biological risks. It called for a minimum participant age of 14. The agency will meet King’s College London next week to review safety issues. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed the delay. The Pathways trial will not recruit participants until the review ends. The study followed the Cass review into gender care for young people. That review found weak evidence for the drugs’ benefits. Dr Hilary Cass said a controlled trial was the only way…

China has overtaken the United States as Germany’s top trading partner.Total trade between Germany and China reached €251bn in 2025, rising slightly from the previous year. Germany imported €170.6bn in goods from China but exported only €81.3bn.Trade with the US fell to €240bn, partly affected by tariffs. Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang.He plans to discuss trade, the war in Ukraine and human rights. Germany’s car industry remains deeply tied to the Chinese market.Companies such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen depend heavily on Chinese sales and production. The EU is trying to…

OpenAI considered alerting the Royal Canadian Mounted Police months before a deadly school attack in British Columbia.The company had flagged the ChatGPT account of Jesse Van Rootselaar in June for potential “violent activities”. It decided not to make a referral at the time.OpenAI said the content did not show an imminent or credible threat of serious harm.Its policy requires clear evidence of immediate danger before contacting law enforcement. The 18-year-old later killed eight people in Tumbler Ridge and then died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.Victims included a teaching assistant and several students.Police said the attacker had prior mental-health-related contact with…