Stopping popular weight-loss injections like Ozempic or Mounjaro might not trigger the dramatic rebound many fear. A large real-world study of nearly 8,000 patients found that most people who discontinue these drugs manage to keep the weight off—or even continue losing—by
The U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, is urging American citizens to avoid large crowds amid reports of “anticipated pro-Cuban regime and anti-U.S. policy protests and rallies” in the coming days. The Embassy issued an alert shortly before 7 p.m. EDT on Thursday, citing the planned
When an ancient bronze statue of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius landed back on Turkish soil after decades abroad, it was more than a symbolic homecoming. It marked the latest victory in Turkey's increasingly assertive push to recover antiquities illegally taken abroad -- a
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Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, executed a sweeping restructuring of the National Bolivarian Armed Forces (FANB) leadership. The changes, announced less than 24 hours after the appointment of Gustavo González López as the new Defense Minister replacing the
Pets encounter a variety of everyday risks, from outdoor threats like animals or parasites to physical dangers like vehicles or sharp objects and household toxins like plants or cleaners. However, many owners may underestimate the invisible dangers—such as poisonous metals—that
SYDNEY, March 20 (Reuters) - Protesters heckled and booed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday during a visit to Australia's largest mosque for Eid al-Fitr prayers, voicing anger over his stance on ally Israel's offensive in Gaza. Some in Australia's Muslim and Jewish
Off his star turn in the 2024 Hong Kong box office and critical hit “Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In,” Terrance Lau Chun-him might just be that elusive creature Hong Kong audiences have been waiting for: a generational movie star and leading man. Rising to prominence as a
Lawyers clashed over Spacey's "sexual compulsive behavior" diagnosis in 2017 and what it meant for an insurance policy covering the hit Netflix show
Officials said the bilingual messages reflect expectations of a surge in overseas fans traveling to Seoul for the performance.
TAIPEI, March 20 - China poses a pressing threat given its military build-up continues unabated and effective deterrence is needed to make sure any attack would be very risky for Beijing, Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Friday.
A new Macquarie University study reveals Sydney suburbs are shifting to denser streetscapes with fewer trees. A typical knock-down rebuild in Sydney's suburbs is wiping out nearly half the front garden and more than 60% of the tree canopy, according to new research published in
BTS fans have rallied behind hashtags such as #BTSisPurple in protest of the city’s decision.
Callers hoping to voice complaints about federal animal testing with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this week instead reached what sounded like the voicemail for a popular pizza chain after a “rogue” staffer changed the phone’s outgoing message. The
Ravens have long been thought to follow wolves to find food, but new research shows they’re far more strategic. By tracking both animals in Yellowstone, scientists discovered that ravens memorize areas where wolf kills are likely and fly directly to those spots—sometimes from
Above, you can watch a primer on the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage between Iran and Oman through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply flows. Produced by Vox, the video explains why this chokepoint has long played a central role in tensions between the United
There’s a prevalent trend in contemporary documentary filmmaking where directors are looking inwards towards their own lives and experiences. British Romanian filmmaker Rachel Taparjan’s “Something Familiar” is the latest entry within this mode. Even the title belies that.
South Africa is the 30th driest country in the world. Over 400 towns, especially in the western and central parts of the country, rely on water from aquifers that they pump out of the ground (groundwater).
For some, the ripple effects of the Middle East tensions are already affecting daily earnings.
Cappu Films has wrapped a round of international distribution agreements for “Fox Hunt,” the crime thriller starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, building on momentum from Berlin’s European Film Market. The sales company has placed the film with Blacktop International for
Early signs point to Asian EV makers such as China’s BYD benefiting from the resulting surge in crude oil prices.
The government's response to the Israel-Gaza war and rising Islamophobia has angered many Muslim Australians.
BTS‘ highly-anticipated new album “Arirang” is out now, and the group has partnered with Target to release several exclusive merch items, including vinyl featuring unique album art, CDs with collectible photocards, the group’s iconic light stick and more. Prices range from
The Hungarian leader ups the rhetoric ahead of an April election, pushing the limits of EU rules close to breaking point. António Costa sees his authority challenged in the biggest test yet as European Council president.
As he prepares to direct Saturday’s live Netflix event “BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang,” Done+Dusted partner and director/exec producer Hamish Hamilton is coming off what they’re internally calling the “quadruple crown.” In just the past few weeks, Hamilton directed the
PANAMA CITY, March 19 - Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Thursday said accusations by a local unit of Hong Kong's CK Hutchison over setbacks in an arbitration process for disputed port contracts were \"outrageous\" and \"a lie.\"
JAKARTA, March 20 - Michael Bambang Hartono, an Indonesian billionaire who with his younger brother ran one of the country's biggest conglomerates, Djarum group, died on Thursday at the age of 86.
Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire. Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the Netherlands said
Three flight attendants were taken to hospital after the Airbus A350 experienced turbulence during its descent into Sydney Airport.
According to state media, North Korea's new battle tank possesses advanced mobility, firepower and defensive systems, including protection against missiles and drones.
Sudden drop in milk production, thickened milk, and cows under movement restrictions. Since 2024, American farmers have had bitter experiences with the feared bird flu (H5N1), which in several cases has been introduced to cattle—and then spread rapidly among cattle herds. In
The LP, featuring Fred again... and Sting, is a follow-up to the duo's Grammy-winning Papota — and a response to its success
Minns Labor government criticised over strategy as no new mines have been proposed for several years Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government will continue to green-light
Reports from across India point to rising sales of biomass fuels like firewood and cow dung cakes.
Welcome to the “Fast Family,” Michael Lesslie. On Thursday, “Fast and Furious” star and producer Vin Diesel announced that Lesslie will write the script for Universal’s “Fast Forever,” mapping out Dominic Toretto and his crew’s final quarter-mile. Diesel shared the news on
Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods like chips, frozen meals, sugary drinks, and packaged snacks may significantly raise the risk of serious heart problems. In a major U.S. study, people consuming around nine servings per day had a 67% higher risk of heart attacks,
Dunst, who has starred in three of the filmmaker's features, cagily said last year that the new project would see her playing a real-life person "but not someone who I'd consider famous."
You check your credit score before applying for an apartment. Your fitness watch tells you whether you slept well enough. A workplace dashboard measures your productivity. Parents can buy devices that track their baby's breathing and heart rate while they sleep.
Legendary Asian filmmaker Peter Chan Ho-sun issued a stark warning about artificial intelligence at a Hong Kong FilMart co-production panel, predicting that the technology poses an existential threat not to art-house cinema but to the commercial blockbuster. “I think we’re at
Inequality in wealth between men and women has not always received the same attention as similar disparities in employment and earnings. This is perhaps because wealth—things like property, savings and investments—is seen as a private matter. This issue has become known as the
As short-form video begins to dominate global viewing habits, a new monetization playbook is emerging — one driven by watch time, scalable content formats and increasingly, AI-generated storytelling. That shift was in focus at the FilMart forum “Breaking Boundaries Going
If you haven't played New Vegas yet, there's no longer any excuses.
"The consumer doesn't really know what to buy for their computer," Garriott said in 1989, while also pointing to the popularity of Nintendo's newfangled game console.
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Hoarder is a bit like Powerwash Simulator, except you might be in a sort of Cthulhu-esque hell.
Edko Films has acquired Hong Kong and Macau rights to “The Mage,” the latest feature from Josie Ho and Conroy Chan’s 852 Films, with a theatrical release planned for Q3–Q4 of this year. Directed and written by Danny Pang, the filmmaker behind “The Eye,” the film is currently in
The U.S. military’s lethal strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific “aren’t the answer” to the country’s drug problems, Gen. Francis L. Donovan, the commander of U.S. Southern Command (Southcom), said during a hearing Thursday on
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
