Shares of Viking Therapeutics surged nearly 30% following the announcement that their experimental weight loss injection, VK2735, is advancing to a late-stage trial. This San Diego-based biotech company is poised to compete in the lucrative GLP-1 market, projected to reach $150 billion…
Stocks on Wall Street have taken a dip on Thursday as concerns about persistent high inflation and rising interest rates persist. The S&P 500 index was down 0.6% following a report that showed inflation at the wholesale level was lower than expected,…
Nikki Haley’s run for the Republican presidential nomination highlights the delicate balancing act women in politics must perform, particularly conservative women seeking the top political office in the US. Haley, the first woman to be elected governor of South Carolina and a…
Venezuela finds itself in turmoil as traditional allies abandon President Nicolas Maduro following Sunday’s controversial election. Maduro, claiming a victory with 51.2% of the vote, now faces significant international skepticism. While Cuba, Nicaragua, Honduras, Bolivia, Russia, China, and Iran quickly recognized his…
On Friday, a massive number of flights to and from German airports were cancelled as workers went on strike to demand pay increases that keep pace with inflation. The labour action, which took place at seven major airports, including Frankfurt, Munich, and…
Senator Mitt Romney of Utah is considering a re-election bid in 2024, even as he faces opposition from some Republicans in his state for his willingness to publicly rebuke members of his own party and work with Democrats. The 75-year-old senator has…
Instagram users faced a surprising notification on Wednesday as certain photos were permanently deleted from the app’s Stories archives. The issue, caused by a technical bug, left affected users with a message stating, “This story is no longer available.” Meta, the parent…
In a historic shift, Southwest Airlines is ending its open seating model and will start offering extra legroom seats to increase revenue and cater to evolving customer preferences. This marks the biggest change in the airline’s 53-year history. The End of Open…
In response to a surge of violent incidents over the weekend, Downing Street has announced an emergency Cobra meeting set for Monday. This decision follows the arrest of over 150 individuals across various UK towns and cities, marking one of the most…
In the early hours of Sunday morning, the president left the White House on a modified Boeing 757 called Air Force C-32 instead of Air Force One and arrived in Kyiv, Ukraine, 20 hours later. The visit was kept secret from the…