An FDA committee voted to recommend six peptides for inclusion on a list that would let compounding pharmacies dispense them, despite FDA staff objections. Critics said the move could widen access to inadequately studied drugs.
A 102-pound Tibetan mastiff and German shepherd mix named Sable became too exhausted and injured to descend a Pennsylvania mountain trail. Owner Kevin Matthews sought help, leading to a four-hour rescue by the Waterville Volunteer Fire Company and other volunteers.
Drones carrying explosives targeted a city in northern Iraq where US forces are stationed, while sirens rang out in Bahrain. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for targeting an Amazon data center in Bahrain, hours after the US completed its 13th night of strikes against Iran, escalating regional tensions.
Satellite images and analysis by WIRED and International Justice Mission reveal over two dozen new or expanded scam compounds in Myanmar's Myawaddy region since early 2024. This growth suggests that purported crackdowns by the Myanmar military junta last year did little to halt the highly lucrative online scamming industry, which relies on human trafficking victims.
The Philippine economy faces fragility due to internal political turmoil, a corruption scandal, energy shocks, and extreme weather, despite inflation easing to 6.4% in June. ING's report highlights ongoing economic pressures, suggesting the central bank may not yet declare victory over inflation.
Oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in two months due to escalating Middle East tensions, including Houthi militia attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. This renewed conflict threatens global oil supplies, pushing up government borrowing costs and causing stock market declines amid inflation fears.
Jogesh and Meenakashi Bhandari, an Indian-origin couple, along with Craig Morris, have been convicted at Leicester Crown Court, UK, for a multimillion-pound fraud involving the exploitation of urgent Covid-19 PPE demand. They used forged documents to scam buyers, spending proceeds on luxury items like a Porsche and Rolex watches.
Oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time in two months due to escalating Middle East conflict, particularly Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers and rising US-Iran tensions over Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz oil flows.
Iraq faces severe internal divisions and sovereignty challenges, caught between the US and Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's killing. Iran-backed Shia militias attack Iraqi oil infrastructure, impacting the economy and challenging the new PM's disarmament efforts.
FDA advisers are meeting for two days to review evidence for seven experimental peptide therapies, including TB-500, BPC-157, and MOTs-C, to determine if they can be compounded by specialized pharmacies despite FDA scientists' recommendations against approval due to limited human data.
Najwa Abu Atiwi, 42, woke from a coma after an Israeli air strike in Nuseirat, Gaza, to discover she had lost an eye and her face was disfigured. She later learned her 6-year-old daughter, Hajar, was killed in the same attack. Her complex injuries require treatment unavailable in Gaza due to blockades, highlighting the widespread trauma of the war.
Matthew Wright, former Southern Water CEO, and three ex-employees face charges of conspiracy to defraud the Environment Agency and Ofwat between 2012-2017. They allegedly manipulated sewage wastewater testing to avoid millions in fines, marking the first time a water industry boss faces criminal charges over sewage discharges.
US Food and Drug Administration's advisory committee will meet to decide if seven peptides, marketed for various wellness treatments, can be compounded by licensed pharmacies. The review comes amid soaring popularity, safety concerns from the FDA, and controversy over committee members' ties to peptide businesses.
Oil prices surged past $95 a barrel for the first time in six weeks due to escalating Middle East conflict, including renewed US-Iran aggression and Houthi threats to shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. Analysts warn prices could hit $120 by year-end without a restart of Gulf exports via Hormuz, despite IEA efforts to cushion the market.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has amassed a vast residential portfolio over two decades, including properties in Washington, California, Washington D.C., New York, Florida, and Hawaii. His buying pattern often involves acquiring neighboring properties to expand existing compounds, with recent purchases totaling $234 million on Indian Creek Island, Miami.
Bloomsbury, publisher of Harry Potter, will receive a multimillion-pound payout from a $1.5bn copyright settlement between AI startup Anthropic and thousands of authors. The settlement addresses the use of protected work to train AI chatbots, with Bloomsbury expecting around $19m.
Oscar-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has built an impressive real estate portfolio, reportedly spanning from New York City to Los Angeles and a private island in Belize. His holdings include a Hollywood Hills compound, Riverhouse apartments, a Palm Springs estate, and a Spanish Colonial home in Los Feliz.
Ukrainian drone and missile strikes on Crimea's infrastructure have caused severe fuel, electricity, and water shortages, leading to widespread frustration among residents and disrupting daily life on the peninsula since its 2014 annexation.
UK-listed B HODL Plc's recent share buyback proved 24% more accretive to gross Bitcoin-per-share than buying Bitcoin directly. The company retired 823,400 shares for £37,985, leveraging its stock trading below its Bitcoin holdings, demonstrating an effective capital allocation strategy.
Jules Von Hep and Mark Beverlo, a gay couple, detail their challenging and costly journey to parenthood through surrogacy. After failed attempts and high expenses in the UK, they turned to commercial surrogacy in Mexico, finding it more professional and transparent despite ethical concerns surrounding the practice.
A federal appeals court ruled that a 28-year prison sentence for Libyan militant Ahmed Abu Khatallah, convicted in the 2012 Benghazi attacks that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three others, is too lenient and ordered the case back for resentencing.
Recent space and geological discoveries include unexplained compounds on Pluto and Titan, identified repeating radio signals, deep space sugar molecule, Earth's potential Sun avoidance, and more.
A new era of content discovery, AI Optimization (AIO), is emerging as AI models like ChatGPT and Perplexity become primary search tools. This shift requires content creators to optimize for AI-generated responses, distinct from traditional SEO, to capture growing organic traffic.
Lenders to Thames Water are preparing a legal challenge should an incoming Burnham government nationalise the heavily indebted utility. With £20bn in debt, a proposed rescue deal was rejected, and creditors seek full payment if nationalisation occurs, potentially leaving taxpayers with a multi-billion-pound bill.
