Patients struggle to get weight loss drug ahead of price rise
The drug’s US manufacturer has asked UK distributors to stop taking orders from pharmacies until next month’s price increase. BBC News
Mystery surrounds Bears rookie as team announces season-long absence due to ‘personal’ reason
The Chicago Bears announced on Tuesday that rookie cornerback Zah Frazier will miss the entire season due to a “personal” reason that has kept him from participating in the team’s…
White House demands all Gaza hostages return home ‘this week’ amid stalled talks
White House special envoy Steve Witkoff said he is pushing for all hostages still held in the Gaza Strip to be returned this week, though negotiations with Hamas still appear…
Lil Nas X speaks out on ‘terrifying’ felony arrest, jail timeKatie Scott
After spending three days in jail, Lil Nas X was released on US$75,000 bail, conditional on attending drug treatment sessions.
Canada wants to sell LNG to Germany. Critics say it’s a race against timeSean Boynton
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the goal being sold by Canadian proponents to German buyers ‘is being able to ship in as little as five years.’
Trump, House GOP allies eye pathways to extend White House crime crackdown in DC
President Donald Trump and his allies in Congress are working to solidify his grip on Washington, D.C. A leadership aide told Fox News Digital on Tuesday that House Republicans are…
Ford government hands out Hwy. 413 construction contracts, confirms efforts to realignColin D’Mello
Construction on Highway 413 will kick off in the coming months, the government said, even as the overall costs and completion date for the project remains a tightly guarded secret.…
Trump threatens charges for George Soros, frequent target of far-right ire
President pushes baseless claim that Soros helped support riots in the US and says he should face criminal charges. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from…
‘Horrific act of violence’: Shooting reported at Minnesota church, Catholic schoolRachel Goodman
Governor Tim Walz released a statement on Wednesday morning confirming an active shooter.
NHS to lose out on new drugs due to skyrocketing costs, pharma firm warns
The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals. BBC News
US scrambles fighter jets to track 4th Russian spy plane near Alaska in less than week
U.S. military fighter jets were scrambled on Tuesday to track a Russian spy plane detected flying near Alaska, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). It was the fourth time…
Country singer ends concert early after fans throw beer at stage during Oklahoma performance
Country singer Braxton Keith has drawn the line on beer-throwing at his concerts – this time for good. During an Aug. 22 performance, the rising star abruptly ended the show after…
Top California Republican drops ‘two-state solution’ to combat Newsom’s redistricting
The top Republican in the State Assembly will announce Wednesday a new bill to split California into two new states along a north–south line as a response to Gov. Gavin…
Wood targets Durham return in England Ashes boost
England fast bowler Mark Wood says he hopes to play for Durham next month as he returns from injury in time for this winter’s Ashes series in Australia. BBC…
Russian forces advance into another region of Ukraine as peace efforts flounder
Russia’s invading forces have broken into an eighth region of Ukraine, a Ukrainian military official said Wednesday, seeking to capture more ground in their three-year war of attrition as U.S.-led…
How scammers target you even without social media
“I don’t use Facebook. I don’t even have an email. How could scammers possibly know anything about me?” That’s the question I hear from people over 60 all the time.…
Cook’s potential exit hands Trump greater sway over Fed board shaping US monetary policy
While it is still uncertain whether President Donald Trump‘s dismissal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, who is preparing a legal challenge, will succeed, her potential departure gives him another…
Biotech CEO ‘shocked’ by Uber’s response to assault by illegal immigrant driver: ‘Deactivated my account’
The CEO of a biotechnology company is suing rideshare giant Uber, claiming he was attacked by one of its drivers and left with a brain injury. Bryan Kobel, CEO of…
Calls for the release of Palestinian American boy in Israeli detention
Palestinian-American teen Mohammed Ibrahim has been held in Israel for months and his family is demanding his release. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al…