Real-World Data Links Semaglutide to Lower Asthma and COPD Risks
An observational study using UK health records found semaglutide tied to fewer asthma and COPD flare-ups, though experts urge caution against causal claims.
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AI-Designed Drug Rentosertib Shows Proteomic Aging Clock Reductions
A phase-2a trial of the AI-discovered drug rentosertib in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients reveals intriguing biomarker changes, but experts urge caution over interpreting proxy signals as true aging reversal.
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Apple’s September 2026 Event to Feature Foldable iPhone and New CEO John Ternus
Apple will hold its "Surprise and Shine" event on September 9, 2026, where new CEO John Ternus will debut its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18 Pro.
Read the story ↗A24’s New Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Sets Stage for Major Oscar Show
Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s 172‑minute film follows Elizabeth Holmes from the brink of federal prison through three subsequent years, debuting unexpectedly at the Telluride Film Festival and landing an October theatrical release from A24.
Read the story ↗Chevron and Eni sign Venezuela oil deals. Production—not promises—is the real test
Companies put real contracts and investment plans behind Washington’s sweeping oil announcement on September 2. The scale is enormous, but damaged infrastructure, legal uncertainty and long project timelines still stand between reserves and reliable supply.
Read the story ↗Bank of Canada holds at 2.25% as tariffs turn the next move into a two-sided risk
The rate did not move on September 2. The balance of risks did: stronger growth gives policymakers time, while energy costs and a renewed trade fight pull inflation and demand in opposite directions.
Read the story ↗Mail‑in Ballot Rule Sparks Legal and Logistical Storm Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A new USPS mandate demanding uniform envelopes and voter lists has triggered court battles, temporary holds, and costly redesigns, threatening the smooth delivery of mail ballots as the nation heads to the polls.
Read the story ↗Rabies at a North Carolina petting zoo: who should call a health department now
Several baby goats tested positive after appearing at events across multiple counties. The useful response is not panic, but a careful check of dates, places and the kind of contact that occurred.
Read the story ↗The G20 meets in Asheville with a tidy agenda and an untidy global economy
Growth, debt transparency and payments are the formal subjects. Tariff disputes, war and high energy costs are the conditions finance ministers cannot leave outside the room.
Read the story ↗Coyote vs. Acme opened to $15.5 million—and changed the meaning of a box-office win
Spider-Man remained the weekend’s commercial giant, but a once-cancelled Looney Tunes film supplied the more revealing industry story: release itself became part of the product.
Read the story ↗Texas froze state funding for Flock cameras. The surveillance network did not disappear
The order changes how state agencies may fund new or continuing deployments, but it is not a statewide switch-off. Existing contracts, local money and federal grants make the next phase more complicated.
Read the story ↗NASA delayed Crew-13 after finding an oxidizer leak. What is known—and what is not
The leak was detected during routine processing of the Dragon spacecraft. Teams are testing and reviewing data before setting a new date, a reminder that a launch calendar is always conditional on the vehicle.
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