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Game-changing cholesterol pill wins FDA approval after cutting LDL nearly 60%

  • FDA approves Lipfendra, first oral PCSK9 inhibitor for cholesterol
  • Merck's daily pill can cut LDL cholesterol by nearly 60%
  • Offers needle-free alternative to existing injectable PCSK9 treatments

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, giving millions of Americans with high cholesterol a new pill-based treatment option. Manufactured by Merck, the drug offers an alternative to existing PCSK9 inhibitors, which have previously only been available as injections,…

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The Daily Mail is creating something for readers who want to feel that bit better, day to day. Before we build it, we want YOUR opinions

  • Daily Mail is building a new "feel better" offering for readers.
  • It wants reader feedback before development is finalised.
  • Feedback contributors will reportedly be paid for their input.

The Daily Mail says it is developing a new offering aimed at readers who want to feel a little better in their everyday lives, and is inviting its audience to submit feedback to help shape it before the project is built. The initiative appears to sit within the…

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Gavin Newsom faces fresh scrutiny as sordid cheating scandal that nearly derailed his political career a decade ago is detailed in splashy tell-all

  • Tell-all book revisits Newsom's old affair scandal
  • Affair was with Ruby Rippey-Gibney, wife of his campaign manager
  • Scandal previously threatened to derail his political career

A new tell-all book has revived scrutiny of a cheating scandal involving California Governor Gavin Newsom, which nearly ended his political career when it first emerged during his time as Mayor of San Francisco. The affair caused significant controversy at the time and forced Newsom to publicly address…

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GTA 6 Just Got A Jaw-Dropping Sales Prediction

  • Newzoo forecasts up to $5.2 billion in GTA 6’s first week.
  • Even the low estimate exceeds GTA 5’s initial revenue.
  • The projection relies partly on strong pre-order spending.

Research firm Newzoo has forecast that Grand Theft Auto 6 could generate between $3.3 billion and $5.2 billion in worldwide sales during its first week after release. The estimate underlines the unusually high expectations surrounding Rockstar’s next game, with even the lower end exceeding the $1 billion GTA…

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The Legend of Korra Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Global Concert Tour

  • Legend of Korra gets a live orchestral concert tour for its 15th anniversary
  • US leg: 23 dates, January–March 2027; Europe: 10 dates from late January
  • Tickets went on sale 17 July via Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats

Paramount, GEA Live and Senbla have announced "The Legend of Korra In Concert", a global tour marking the 15th anniversary of the Avatar: The Last Airbender spin-off series. The tour will run in spring 2027 and forms part of a wider live-concert franchise built around the Avatar universe,…

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Danny Boyle’s tabloid drama Ink to open Venice Film Festival

  • Boyle's "Ink" to open Venice Film Festival on 2 September 2026
  • Drama tells story of Murdoch's transformation of The Sun in 1969
  • Stars Jack O'Connell, Guy Pearce and Claire Foy, written by James Graham

Danny Boyle's new film "Ink" will open the 83rd Venice Film Festival, premiering in the main competition section when the festival runs from 2 to 12 September 2026. The drama dramatises Rupert Murdoch's acquisition and transformation of The Sun newspaper in 1969, when he installed editor Larry Lamb…

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Apple Intelligence approved for launch in China with Alibaba and Baidu

  • China approves Apple Intelligence, powered partly by Alibaba's Qwen AI model
  • Baidu also confirmed as an Apple Intelligence development partner
  • Move follows strong Q2 China sales and Apple regaining No. 2 smartphone spot

Apple has received Chinese regulatory approval to launch its Apple Intelligence AI features in the country, after striking a deal to integrate Alibaba's Qwen AI model into iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS. China's Cyberspace Administration signed off on the services, clearing a hurdle that had delayed Apple Intelligence…

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GoFundMe For L7’s Jennifer Finch Blows Past Initial Goal in Days Thanks to Generous Donations From Members of Pearl Jam, Green Day, Tool & More

  • Jennifer Finch's cancer treatment GoFundMe exceeded its $350,000 goal in days.
  • Pearl Jam, Green Day and Tool members among high-profile donors.
  • Finch will miss L7's farewell tour due to her illness.

A GoFundMe campaign set up to help L7 bassist Jennifer Finch pay for treatment of an aggressive brain cancer has smashed through its target within days, boosted by generous donations from fellow musicians and hundreds of smaller contributions from fans. The outpouring reflects the deep affection Finch commands…

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Irate PlayStation Fans Want You to Buy Games Anywhere But PS5

  • Fans are boycotting PS5 game purchases over Sony ending physical discs.
  • Backlash is hitting unrelated indie titles Sony merely promotes online.
  • A reader poll shows roughly half of respondents are buying less on PS5.

Frustrated PlayStation fans are urging people to buy third-party and indie games on rival platforms rather than the PS5, as anger continues over Sony's decision to stop manufacturing physical game discs. The backlash is spreading beyond Sony itself, with fans review-bombing and flooding comment sections for games Sony…

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Lupe Fiasco and gymclassheroes Announce 2026 US Tour Dates

  • Lupe Fiasco and Gym Class Heroes announce joint 2026 US tour
  • B.o.B. features as special guest on most dates
  • 19-date "Back to Basics Tour" runs September–October 2026

Rappers Lupe Fiasco and Gym Class Heroes have announced a joint US tour for autumn 2026, with fellow rapper B.o.B. joining as a special guest on most dates. Named the "Back to Basics Tour", the run reunites artists who were prominent in the late 2000s hip-hop scene, offering…

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