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New study examines GLP-1 impact on interactions with criminal justice system, employment, housing stability
A new clinical trial will test whether weekly semaglutide injections affect criminal justice involvement, employment, and housing stability in people with alcohol and opioid use disorders.
How consumer tech company Whoop is building for Medicare patients
Wearable company Whoop joined Medicare’s ACCESS program this year, making its device available at no cost to patients 65 and older with chronic conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
Social Security claiming ages may soon get new names. What retirees need to know
A bipartisan bill passed the Senate that would rename Social Security claiming ages to clarify when workers can claim benefits and understand the financial trade-offs of their decisions.
‘They call every week’: the phishing attacks targeting past victims
Actor Lisa Riley fell victim to a phishing scam targeting Esta applicants, losing £16 but facing ongoing fraud attempts weeks later as criminals reuse stolen personal data.
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Duncan Sheik, singer and composer of Spring Awakening, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the singer-songwriter and composer of the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening, died at a Manhattan hospital at age 56 from heart failure.
Don Palathara’s Indian Drama ‘Monkey Play’ Selected for Vancouver’s Inaugural Works-in-Progress Lab (EXCLUSIVE)
Don Palathara’s “Monkey Play,” a Kerala-set drama about a grieving couple confronted by a mysterious feral child, has been selected for Vancouver Film Festival’s inaugural Works-in-Progress Lab.
HBO Bags High Finance Drama ‘The Spread’ Starring Javier Bardem
HBO has ordered the drama series “The Spread” starring Javier Bardem as a Miami-based billionaire. The show comes from the creators of Ozark and will be directed by Matthew Vaughn.
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Music Will Be ‘As Far Away as Possible’ From the Movies; Hans Zimmer Says ‘I Can’t Write Like John Williams’
Hans Zimmer will compose an original score for HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” reboot, stating he intends to distance his work as far as possible from John Williams’ iconic film music.
‘Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom’ Was Inspired by Universal Monsters and Hammer Horror Movies
Aardman’s latest Shaun the Sheep film draws inspiration from Universal monsters and Hammer horror productions while maintaining family-friendly storytelling through visual gags and minimal dialogue.
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren on Their ‘MobLand’ Season 2 Return: “Pure Lunacy”
Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren return for MobLand season two on Paramount+, with their characters freshly out of jail and embroiled in crime family operations alongside Tom Hardy.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain faces potential electricity shortages during a near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate significant solar power generation while demand surges due to summer heat.
BP seeks to end years of boardroom turmoil with appointment of new chair
BP has appointed Ian Tyler as permanent chair, replacing Albert Manifold who was controversially removed after eight months in the role amid governance concerns.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
North Sea oil and gas industry calls for early scrapping of windfall tax by 2027, citing need for investment as energy bills expected to hit three-year highs this winter.
The Race to Build a World Beyond Hormuz
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the Strait of Hormuz will become economically irrelevant within two years, as the U.S. reduces reliance on Persian Gulf oil through domestic production and Canadian imports.
The Oil Market’s Backup Plan Is Breaking Down
Drone strikes have forced Saudi Arabia to shut its East-West Pipeline, a critical backup route for oil exports, while Iran-aligned Houthi forces threaten another vital shipping corridor in the Red Sea.
Kazakhstan Turns to Russian Gas as Domestic Demand Surges
Kazakhstan plans to significantly increase natural gas imports from Russia, tripling purchases to meet surging domestic demand, though potential new US sanctions could complicate the deal.