GLP-1 drugs could reduce long-term sick leave: Study
Based on Danish data, the study found those on GLP-1s had 17% less long-term absences.
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Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating
While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.
The greatest anime movie of all time officially returns to theaters in 3 weeks
This foundational anime film is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
The drug policy debate's common ground: better treatment and recovery
Whatever one’s preferred approach, both prohibition and reform depend on the availability of effective treatment and recovery services.
Fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Cecilia Vega claims CBS bosses pushed ‘misinformation’ into her reporting
Vega said that she was “scared to be talking” about her experience but felt compelled to speak publicly.
It’s Passion Pit Day In Boston
Michael Angelakos was a student at Boston's Emerson College when he started writing the songs that would become his band Passion Pit's 2008 debut EP Chunk Of Change . Since Angelakos actually started Passion Pit at Emerson in 2006, he's now celebrating Passion Pit's 20th
Royal Air Maroc defends itself, as Nigeria threatens to suspend flights over customer service
Long-running disputes over lost bags, stranded travellers and unheeded fines culminate in the strongest regulatory ultimatum Morocco’s flag carrier has faced in Africa.
DOJ sues Milwaukee over mask ban for federal agents
The Trump administration sued Milwaukee on Thursday over the city’s ban on law enforcement wearing face coverings while on duty. The Department of Justice (DOJ) argued the measure is unconstitutional when used against federal agents, pointing to the administration’s recent wins
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced trophy guide
Here's how to complete every achievement and trophy in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced.
Sega Boss Says ‘We Still Value The Culture Of Physical Media,’ But Claims ‘A Digital Shift Is Crucial’
Publishers are increasingly PC-first in their thinking
Fired ‘60 Minutes’ Correspondent Says She Was Pushed to Report on Events ‘That Never Happened’ Under Bari Weiss’ Leadership at CBS News
Cecilia Vega, who was fired as a correspondent from CBS News’ “60 Minutes” in a major shake-up three months ago, is speaking out about her experience at the TV newsmagazine under Bari Weiss’ leadership. Vega said the “new administration” at CBS News — indicating Weiss, whom
Mamdani’s muni bond problem is slowly worsening — here’s how it could come to a head
Our socialist boy mayor is woefully ignorant of the basics of municipal governance, bond experts tell On The Money.
House of Spells brings fresh magic to the Deuce decades after NYC block’s porn-and-crime nadir
The Deuce was losing its juice -- but a giant new fun-and-fantasy store is the latest retailer aiming to put the magic back in the world-famous – once notorious – West 42nd Street block between Seventh and Eighth avenues.
Plumage reflectance framework offers new insight into how birds evolved heat-controlling feathers
Birds can inhabit various environments with different climates and temperatures, ranging from cold polar regions to scorching hot deserts. To survive and thrive in these very different environments, they need to effectively regulate their body temperature.
Rejection hurts: How to help kids and teens bounce back when they've missed out
Rejection can sometimes be so intense it feels like physical pain—a punch in the gut or a heart that aches. It often involves feeling left out and unwanted. And it can make us question our self-worth.
Latvian foreign minister confirms consulate in Ukraine was hit by deadly Russian attack
Russian strikes have damaged Latvia's Honorary Consulate in eastern Ukraine, killing six civilians and wounding dozens. EU and Baltic leaders condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on civilians and diplomatic infrastructure.
Controversial new stained-glass windows for Paris' Notre-Dame to be unveiled in December
New stained-glass windows being made for the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris are close to completion. Designed by French artist Claire Tabouret, the six contemporary windows are being crafted in the northern French city of Reims and are due to be installed before the end
New Gundam Anime From Ghost In The Shell: SAC’s Director Will Directly Tie Into Bandai’s Gundam Rogue Orbit Game
Kenji Kamiyama's 'RG Project' Gundam universe kicks off next year, starting with the brand new anime Gundam RG XARX-ZERO
U2 & Martin Garrix – “Fireflies”
Once upon a time, U2 tried to make dance music. After successfully reinventing themselves as ironic aesthetes on Achtung Baby and Zooropa , U2 steered all the way into the late-'90s electronica hype wave on their 1997 album Pop , and the result was not what they wanted . U2
Shania Twain Says Ella Langley ‘Didn’t Just Come Out of Nowhere’
"If the doors were wider open a few years ago, she would have been here a few years ago," the superstar says of country's gender imbalance
DOD Changes Number of Iran War Casualties to Make Trump Look Better
The Department of Defense has changed the official number of U.S. military servicemembers killed in the war with Iran from 18 to 14—and couldn’t explain why. Three military officials told The New York Times Thursday that one reason that the death toll had been altered was
‘Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow’ Adds ‘Last Days’ Actor Sky Yang, ‘Summer I Turned Pretty’ Star Sean Kaufman (EXCLUSIVE)
Sky Yang and Sean Kaufman will star alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in Paramount‘s upcoming adaptation of Gabrielle Zevin’s best-selling novel “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.” Set over several decades, the story follows Sadie and her co-collaborator Sam Masur, who meet as
The US owes the people of Hong Kong an explanation
Six years ago, the United States drew a line on Hong Kong. That line just quietly disappeared.
Music’s Legal Elite 2026: Meet the Attorneys Who Help the Stars Shine
They may not make the music or mastermind the marketing campaigns, but — duh! — the music business wouldn’t and couldn’t exist without lawyers. The best of them oversee the mega-million deals and catalog sales of superstars, protect the creative work of human beings against AI
Poland's opposition PiS splits ahead of crucial 2027 elections
PiS leader Jarosław Kaczyński announced that more than 30 MPs had left the party following a bitter power struggle with former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. It marks the biggest split in Poland's main opposition party in more than two decades.
Fortnite launches Cuddles and Chaos: Here's what to expect
Fortnite launches Cuddles and Chaos, but some fans still aren't quite sure what it is, how to participate, and what they can get from it.
Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting
Palestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.
World's first 'zinc oxide spin qubit' could advance scalable quantum devices
A research team led by SKKU professor Hosung Seo of the Department of Quantum Information Engineering and the SKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology, working with the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the University of Washington, has identified—for the first time—an
Differences in human and great ape laughter reveal clues to the origin of speech
Humans are not the only animals that communicate. Birds sing to attract mates, dolphins use signature whistles that identify individuals, and many primates produce complex vocalizations that help them coordinate their social lives.
Halo remake reviews totter as fans lament the 3 horsemen of 2026 game releases: Bugs, pointless logins, and duff servers
Hold up, Chief.
Ten killed in Russian attack near Kyiv
A rescue operation is under way following a deadly Russian missile strike just outside of the Ukrainian capital
‘Avatar’ Sequel Film ‘Aang: The Last Airbender’ Revives the Animated Franchise With Breathtaking Visuals: TV Review
It’s a shame most fans of the “Avatar” franchise won’t have the chance to see its first animated feature on the big screen. (M. Night Shyamalan’s risible 2010 live-action film will be acknowledged here and here only.) “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender” is the first official
‘I’m F-cking Done’: Ministry to Release Final Album in October
'Hate To Go (Take Out or Delivery)' will feature new single, “Burned Out," and be followed by a 2027 farewell tour
Jack White Covers Free With The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson
Years ago, one of my editors made a point about Jack White that I've had in my head ever since: He's Robert Plant and Jimmy Page at the same time. Within the White Stripes, White was more or less forced to play that role. This was a bare-bones duo who wanted to achieve
Thailand to scrap $38.3 billion land bridge project after study
The pitch for the land bridge project replaced a decades-old Thai proposal to dredge a canal through the Kra Isthmus.
DRC: How Kinshasa’s diplomatic manoeuvres score points against Rwanda
With no progress on implementation of the Washington Peace Accords, Kinshasa has sent a high-ranking diplomat to Europe brandishing a memo signed by the FDLR – undermining some of Kigali’s leverage with Western partners.
The Pool Films Acquires Tokyo-Based Photographer and Director Xavier Tera’s Debut, ‘The Color of the Sun,’ Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Paris-based The Pool Films has taken world rights to coming-of-age drama “The Color of the Sun,” which marks the feature film debut of Tokyo-based photographer and commercials director Xavier Tera, who has collaborated with the likes of Harry Styles, Kaytranada and Rosalia.
Explosions heard near US base in Iraq after Pentagon finishes latest strikes against Iran
Explosive-laden drones targeted a military base in northern Iraq that hosts American forces on Friday, hours after the U.S. military launched its 13th consecutive night of strikes against Iran. Kurdish security officials said coalition forces shot down five drones over Erbil,
Netanyahu orders 'firm' military action after deadly West Bank clash
Netanyahu said he had ordered the IDF to "accelerate the legalisation of existing farms and the establishment of new ones" after the incident around the village of Tell.
JoinCare Explores Scientific Exchange During Visit toJapan’s National Institute of Infectious Diseases
JoinCare, an open decentralised science (DeSci) platform for early-stage biomedicalinnovation, has expanded its academic collaboration in Asia. Its Chief Executive PeterSachsenmeier recently visited Tokyo for an academic exchange at the invitation of DrMasanori Isogawa,
Iran-Iraq-Pakistan ‘axis of sympathy’ signals a reshaping Southwest Asia
Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending
Sales Veteran Fred Tsui to Lead Hong Kong International Film Festival
The Moebius Entertainment founder and longtime Media Asia sales chief succeeds Albert Lee on Sept. 23, ahead of the festival's 51st edition next spring.
EU seeks dialogue with US as tensions rise after Google fine
Despite the trade deal struck between Brussels and Washington, relations remain volatile, with US lawmakers pushing to launch a trade investigation into the EU's tech rules.
Estonia's girls only HK Unicorn Squad is helping build the country's next tech generation
"Is everyone ready for camp?" Hundreds of young girls cheered back with excitement as Taavi Kotka, smiling from the stage, opened a unique summer camp held at the Viimsi School outside Tallinn.
Halo: Campaign Evolved just signaled Xbox's strategy for the next 3 years
A struggling Microsoft is looking to bolster franchises like Halo, The Elder Scrolls, and Fallout with remakes
Physicists turn to the universe's 'piano notes' to detect hidden particles
It's been said that a finely tuned ear knows the size and shape of a piano by merely listening to the instrument's notes. An international team of physicists has now devised an analogous approach to detect the universe's hidden particles at high energies—opening a potential
How does parent‑child interaction therapy work? And who can use it?
Children thrive when parents are warm and responsive to their needs while also providing clear guidance and setting limits. This is known as authoritative parenting. But most parents will tell you authoritative parenting is easier said than done, especially when children have
Why state-owned AI won’t solve inequality
Government ownership of AI companies may promise shared wealth, but it risks weakening oversight and accountability.
What kinds of black holes exist — and how are they different?
Scientists have identified four types of black holes, classified mostly by their masses. But these mysterious objects continue to challenge our understanding of the universe.
Todd Blanche is unfit to serve as attorney general
One of the attorney general’s most important jobs is telling the president “no.”