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Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk sues US rival over ‘materially misleading’ ads
Novo Nordisk, maker of Ozempic, has filed a lawsuit against US rival Eli Lilly, accusing it of running “false and materially misleading” adverts for its competing weight-loss and diabetes drugs. The Danish pharmaceutical giant alleges that Lilly used outdated and selectively chosen trial data to make its products, Zepbound and Mounjaro, appear superior, in a…
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“When I started out I thought: ‘I’ll be able to play guitar, drink, take drugs and shag as many women as I can!’ But we ended up in the prog vein”: Pye Hastings’ lifelong urges
This is a 2012 Prog magazine interview with Pye Hastings, guitarist and founding member of Canterbury scene band Caravan, looking back on the group’s 1973 album For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night and his career more broadly. The piece offers a personal, reflective account of how Hastings’ youthful expectations of a rock and…
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New Sheffield video games venue Retrodome wins drinks licence bid
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Curious tale of Kevin Keegan’s cancer diagnosis – stomach tumour that killed him was only discovered after major car crash…as football legend dies aged 75
Kevin Keegan, the former Liverpool, Newcastle United and England footballer, has died aged 75. His stomach cancer diagnosis came about in an unusual way, only being discovered after he was involved in a serious car crash, which is a reminder of how incidental medical scans can sometimes uncover hidden illnesses. Keegan, regarded as one of…
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Robbie Williams Explains the White Substance on His Face That Sparked Concern at World Cup Final
Robbie Williams has responded to online speculation that arose after white material fell from his mouth onto his microphone during a Magenta TV interview at the World Cup final, joking that he had been chewing breath mints rather than anything untoward. The clarification came after clips of the moment circulated widely on social media, with…
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Rapper Alley Boy Dead at 42 Following Battle With Kidney Disease: 21 Savage, Master P & More Pay Tribute
Atlanta rapper Alley Boy, born Curt Freeman, has died at the age of 42 following a long battle with kidney disease. His daughter confirmed his death in an emotional Instagram post on Monday 20 July, and tributes have since come in from figures across hip-hop including Master P, 21 Savage, 2 Chainz, CeeLo Green and…
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Coffee lovers can take heart: Up to 5 cups a day appears safe for most adults, experts say
A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association says that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day, roughly five 8-ounce cups of black coffee, is generally safe for most healthy adults. The statement goes further, suggesting this level of intake may actually be linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke,…
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Young mom-of-twins gravely ill in hospital after husband recommended she try gas station kratom for pain in her leg
A young Arizona mother of twins has been left critically ill in hospital after suffering a heart attack, reportedly linked to a kratom supplement her husband suggested she try for leg pain. The product, described as having been bought from a petrol station, is part of a herbal supplement category that has faced growing scrutiny…
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Zoom, With New Story, Bets on Indie Journalist to Tell It
Zoom has launched a partnership with independent journalist and podcaster Nayeema Raza, creator of “Smart Girl Dumb Questions,” marking the video-conferencing company’s push into original content production. The tie-up reflects a broader shift in how brands engage audiences, as independent creators and journalists gain growing influence, particularly among younger consumers who increasingly turn to individual…
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‘Sunny Dancer’ Starring Bella Ramsey Bought by Quiver, Plans North American Theatrical Release (EXCLUSIVE)
The British indie feature “Sunny Dancer”, a coming-of-age comedy about teenage cancer survivors starring Bella Ramsey, has been sold globally, with Quiver acquiring North American rights and planning a theatrical release. The film, directed by George Jaques and previously well received at the Berlinale, features an ensemble cast including Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Gunning and…