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2 Companies Poised to Capitalize on the Rise of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs
Nobody could have predicted the vogue for GLP-1 drugs, which were originally designed to treat Type 2 diabetes. In recent times, these drugs have become hugely popular for weight loss purposes, boosted by social media and celebrity endorsements. In the United States alone, the number of patients starting GLP-1 treatments for non-diabetic purposes has increased by 700% since 2019, with…
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MoUs worth Rs 1 lakh crore signed on 2nd day of Telangana Rising Global Summit
Hyderabad: The Telangana government on Tuesday, December 9, said it signed investment agreements worth over Rs 1 lakh crore with companies, including Reliance Consumer Products Limited, Aurobindo Pharma, Hetero and Bharat Biotech on the second and final day of the ‘Telangana Rising Global Summit 2025’ being held near here. The state government had inked investment MoUs worth Rs 2.43 lakh…
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In This Year’s Movies, Grieving People Turned To Tech
You can never truly know someone, but what happens when their death reveals how little you knew them at all? When they’ve left behind an endless rabbit hole of multiple identities, debts and unanswered questions, can you retrace their steps and piece them back together? How do you deal with all the resentment you’ve built up towards them now that…
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Syria marks 1 year after Assad, but struggles to heal : NPR
Army helicopters fly overhead during a parade by the new Syrian army marking the first anniversary of the ousting of the Bashar Assad regime in Damascus, Syria, Monday. Ghaith Alsayed/AP hide caption toggle caption Ghaith Alsayed/AP HOMS, Syria — A year ago, Mohammad Marwan found himself stumbling, barefoot and dazed, out of Syria’s notorious Saydnaya prison on the outskirts of…
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“It will be an honour to play Karn in a live-action Mahabharat film” – Gautam Rode; Read On-
In an evolving world, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: “It will be an honour to play Karn” – Gautam Rode Interview: Gautam Rode is undoubtedly one of the most popular faces from Indian television. Over the years, he has gone on to play several memorable roles.…
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Abortion
Key facts Six out of 10 unintended pregnancies end in induced abortion. Abortion is a common health intervention. It is very safe when carried out using a method recommended by WHO, appropriate to the pregnancy duration and by someone with the necessary skills. However, around 45% of abortions are unsafe. Unsafe abortion is an important preventable cause of maternal deaths…
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Singapore Widens Ripple’s MPI License, Unlocking Full Cross-Border Payments
Key takeaways MAS has expanded Ripple’s MPI license, allowing the company to offer a much wider range of regulated payment services and marking a notable regulatory milestone for the company’s operations in Singapore. Ripple first secured a full MPI license in 2023, enabling digital payment token services but limiting comprehensive end-to-end payment capabilities until the restrictions were removed in the…
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Laws must be for people’s convenience, should not burden: PM to NDA MPs
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said no innocent Indian should face harassment or inconvenience due to any law or rule, and such measures should always be for the convenience of the common people. Addressing an NDA parliamentary party meeting here, Modi also said reforms should be brought in all aspects of society and not just in the…
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Shadhana Oushadhalaya: The 111-year legacy of Bengal’s Ayurvedic pioneer
In Gandaria, Dhaka, inside a modest room within the large factory at 71 Dinanath Sen Road, Jogesh Chandra Ghosh sat beneath a dim yellow 40-watt bulb, writing down a formula for a new medicine. Wrapped in a thin shawl, his dhoti pulled up to the knees, few would have guessed he was a millionaire. In the ’50s and ’60s, Shadhana…
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ICEBlock app creator sues Trump administration over free speech.
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. In May, I published an early report on ICEBlock, the iOS-exclusive app that allows you to anonymously notify other users of the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers within 5 miles of your location. Since then, the app…
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