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A once-daily pill helped people with type 2 diabetes lose significant weight in a major trial.The drug, orforglipron, activates GLP-1 receptors to reduce appetite and blood sugar. Participants lost up to 8% of body weight after one year.Oral semaglutide produced about 4–5% weight loss in comparison. Researchers studied more than 1,500 adults across several countries.Orforglipron also lowered average glucose levels more effectively. More patients stopped the new drug because of gastrointestinal side effects.Still, experts see tablets as easier to use and store than injections. Long-term safety and cardiovascular effects remain uncertain.Specialists expect powerful oral incretin therapies to reshape diabetes treatment…

Meta will roll out a new system on Instagram to notify parents when teenagers repeatedly search for self-harm or suicide content. Alerts will trigger after multiple searches in a short period. Meta connects the feature to its Teen Account supervision tools. The company says it is a stronger step to protect young users online. Previously, Instagram blocked harmful search terms and redirected teens to external support. Meta now adds direct notifications to parents to provide more oversight. Teen Accounts in the UK, US, Australia, and Canada will start receiving alerts next week. The company plans to expand the system globally…

De Niro Speaks Out Against Trump Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro attended a counter-State of the Union event and told attendees he feels “betrayed by my country.” Speaking on MS NOW, he predicted that Donald Trump “will never leave” office unless Americans act to remove him. De Niro condemned the current state of US politics, calling the country “of, by and for a handful of dishonest and greedy and cruel authoritarians” and urging a return to the nation’s founding values. Trump Responds with Personal Attacks Trump reacted on Truth Social, targeting De Niro along with Democratic Representatives Ilhan Omar and…

Nvidia reports record annual revenue of $215.9 billion, equal to £159.1 billion. The company overcomes investor concerns about massive spending on artificial intelligence. In the final quarter, sales rise 73% year on year, far exceeding analyst expectations. CEO Jensen Huang highlights the surging demand for computing power. Computing demand is growing exponentially, he says. Customers rush to expand AI compute infrastructure. He calls these systems the factories of the AI industrial revolution. Huang ties them directly to long-term business growth. Nvidia Solidifies Its Leadership in AI Infrastructure Nvidia becomes the world’s most valuable publicly traded company, with a market value…

A recent study linked to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) highlights a new approach that could dramatically reduce HIV infections. Researchers tested a combined digital and community care strategy in rural areas abroad. The results show it could lower new HIV cases by around 70%. Experts believe this model could guide similar prevention efforts in the U.S. The study focused on integrating digital tools, such as mobile apps and text reminders, with on-the-ground community support. Local health workers provided testing, counseling, and medication guidance while digital systems helped track patient engagement and treatment adherence. HIV prevention strategy model…

Aston Martin will cut up to 20% of its workforce to save about £40m. The luxury carmaker reported pre-tax losses of £363.9m for 2025, widening from £289.1m the previous year. The company plans to reduce staff by around 500 roles. It had already eliminated 170 jobs at the start of last year. Management said the cuts form part of a broader restructuring effort. Aston Martin stated that organisational changes were necessary to align resources with future plans. It called the decision difficult but essential. The group aims to become leaner and more efficient. Chief executive Adrian Hallmark said job cuts…

Renewed Focus on European Deterrence President Emmanuel Macron is set to outline plans for France to take a more active role in Europe’s nuclear defense. Speaking from the Île Longue peninsula, home to the country’s four nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines, Macron will stress that this expansion would complement, not compete with, the US nuclear umbrella. This will be his first major address on France’s nuclear capabilities since 2020, when he first proposed involving willing European partners in exercises — a suggestion largely overlooked at the time. Geopolitical Shifts Drive Interest European interest in a stronger French nuclear contribution has grown…

Paramount Skydance has boosted its offer to acquire Warner Bros Discovery and aims to push Netflix out of the takeover race. The higher bid could determine control of one of Hollywood’s largest media companies. Warner Bros said Paramount agreed to raise its offer by one dollar per share. The board said the proposal could reasonably lead to a superior deal. Warner Bros will hold further talks before deciding whether to abandon the deal it signed with Netflix in December. Netflix has four days to submit a counter-offer and did not comment immediately. Netflix Stays Guarded, Avoids Bidding War In a…

Rising Tensions Over Sea Borders Kuwait and Iraq are clashing again over their maritime boundaries, with Gulf states lining up behind Kuwait. The dispute intensified after Baghdad submitted new coordinates and a map to the United Nations, claiming areas that Kuwait considers its own, including the Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij shoals. The northern Gulf’s waterways and offshore resources remain highly strategic, adding weight to the disagreement. Regional Backing and Calls for Dialogue Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman have publicly supported Kuwait, emphasizing the need to respect international law. Saudi officials noted that parts of…

US President Donald Trump has introduced a new global tariff set at ten percent. The tariff took effect after the Supreme Court blocked many of his earlier import taxes on Friday. Trump signed an executive order just hours after the ruling to impose the levy from 24 February. He later threatened to raise the tariff to fifteen percent but has not issued an official directive to increase the rate. The White House has not confirmed whether the higher rate will take effect. Emergency Trade Powers and Market Instability The administration applies the levy under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade…