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Give more people weight loss jabs on the NHS, say MPs
UK MPs urge the NHS to expand access to weight-loss injection Mounjaro, criticizing the current plan to provide it to only 220,000 people in 2028 as insufficient and contributing to a two-tier system.
The persisting paradox of men’s health
A federal judge rejected the government’s definition of medical frailty, potentially delaying work requirement rollout. Meanwhile, a new study examines why younger colorectal cancer patients face worse outcomes than older ones.
PC shipments fall 20.1 percent in “sharpest decline” since Q1 2023
Global PC shipments fell approximately 20 percent in the third quarter, marking the steepest decline since early 2023 as memory costs surge and demand weakens.
Topgolf saved over $11.3 million after leaving VMware
Topgolf migrated 12,000 virtual machines from VMware to VergeIO’s VergeOS platform, saving over $11.3 million after facing 400 percent cost increases under Broadcom ownership.
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Suriname’s $26 Billion Oil Bet Is Finally Paying Off
Suriname’s emerging oil sector is advancing toward major production, with the GranMorgu project expected to generate up to $26 billion in fiscal income when operations begin in 2028.
Record Vaca Muerta Output Fails to Lift Argentina’s Wider Economy
Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale region has achieved record oil and near-record natural gas production, but economic gains remain largely localized to the western province, leaving the broader economy struggling with inflation and weak growth.
Funding for Renewables in Asia & Africa Ready
The Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund provided up to 50 million dollars in debt financing to Ukko Renewable to develop renewable energy projects across Southeast Asia, targeting over two gigawatts initially.
China Doubles Down on Clean Energy Even as Coal Keeps Growing
China announced plans to increase solar and wind capacity by 53 percent by 2030, while simultaneously continuing to expand coal production despite ambitious carbon neutrality goals.
Tidal Energy Could Cover 57% of US Electricity Demand, NREL Study Finds
An Alaska-based company is testing a small modular tidal turbine off Massachusetts. An NREL study found US tidal energy could theoretically supply 57% of national electricity demand.
Is it getting too hot for summer school?
Extreme heat is disrupting summer school programs across the United States, forcing districts to cancel classes, move activities indoors, and implement emergency cooling measures as aging school infrastructure struggles to handle intense temperatures.
Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society is considering relocating its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens as hotter summers threaten the popular shrubs’ survival in the south.
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
Global rice production is projected to fall for the first time in over a decade as El Niño weather patterns and climate change intensify drought conditions, threatening food security for billions of people worldwide.
Fish in Norwich river killed by heat and drain water, say experts
Hundreds of fish died in Norwich’s River Wensum following a recent heatwave and drainage contamination after heavy rainfall, authorities said.
This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
A $1.7 billion solar farm is under construction on coal mining land in Texas, marking one of North America’s largest brownfield renewable energy projects while adjacent coal operations continue.
Twisted laser light can tell mirror-image molecules apart
Researchers have developed a method using twisted laser light to distinguish between mirror-image molecules, potentially offering a simpler way to detect molecular handedness in pharmaceutical and chemical applications.
A slowing Atlantic current could unleash stronger California storms
A weakening Atlantic Ocean current could intensify storms along California’s coast while reducing precipitation over Greenland, according to new University of California research.