A new clinical trial has found that Eli Lilly's obesity drug Zepbound led to nearly 50% greater weight loss compared to Novo Nordisk's Wegovy in the first direct head-to-head study of these two leading medications.
US stock futures surged after the Trump administration announced a trade deal with China, following negotiations held in Switzerland over the weekend. The news has sparked optimism among investors, with markets reacting positively to the prospect of eased trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Two recent studies have demonstrated significant advancements in the development of photonic microchips, which could pave the way for more powerful and efficient artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. These breakthroughs address longstanding challenges in integrating photonic components at the microchip level, potentially revolutionizing the performance and energy efficiency of future computing devices.
A sophisticated Nigerian criminal network, known as 'BM Boys', is using TikTok to lure and extort young Americans, with some victims being driven to suicide. The group flaunts wealth on social media to attract targets, then uses explicit material to blackmail them for money.
The FDA has approved investigational new drug applications and granted fast track status to several therapies, including LP-184 for triple-negative breast cancer. Early data from clinical trials indicate promising results for novel treatments targeting difficult-to-treat cancers such as melanoma and myeloma.
Pope Leo XIV has become the first US-born leader of the Roman Catholic Church, and his diverse family background highlights America's complex history with race and immigration. His election is seen as a reflection of the changing face of Catholicism and the global influence of the United States.
The United States and Iran have commenced a fourth round of negotiations in Oman focused on Iran’s nuclear program. The discussions aim to resolve significant disagreements that threaten to derail ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Recent research suggests that complex intelligence, as seen in birds and mammals, evolved independently in these two groups. This challenges the notion that intelligence is a unique or linear evolutionary development among vertebrates, and provides new insights into how sophisticated neural circuits, such as those found in the human brain, may have arisen.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 23 Palestinians in Gaza, including three children and their parents, as international criticism mounts over Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid to the territory.
Shortly after a ceasefire agreement was announced between India and Pakistan, explosions were reported in Srinagar, Kashmir. Both countries have accused each other of violating the truce, with reports of drone attacks continuing in the region. Experts suggest that mutual claims of victory could help stabilize the ongoing crisis.