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Next-gen weight-loss drugs aim to cut fat, spare muscle
Drugmakers chase weight-loss drugs that protect muscle mass

WASHINGTON, D.C.: As the global weight-loss market explodes, drugmakers are now racing to solve a less visible problem: protecting...

Indian student dies in Canada; consulate extends support
Indian student dies in Canada; consulate extends support

Vancouver [Canada], June 20 (ANI): An Indian student studying at the University of Calgary in Canada has died, the Consulate General...

Measles outbreaks end in Michigan, Pennsylvania
Measles outbreaks end in Michigan, Pennsylvania

WASHINGTON, 7th June, 2025 (WAM) -- The United States recorded 122 new measles cases this week, with only four reported in Texas. Health...

Philadelphia shooting leaves two dead, nine others injured
Philadelphia shooting leaves two dead, nine others injured

WASHINGTON, 27th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Two people were killed and nine others, including three teenagers, injured in a shooting at Philadelphia's...

Five Fast Facts: Jack Sawyer
Five Fast Facts: Jack Sawyer

Teresa Varley Learn more about linebacker Jack Sawyer in this edition of Five Fast Facts. 1. The Steelers selected Sawyer in the...

Where Are They Now OL Allen Barbre
Where Are They Now OL Allen Barbre

Jim Gehman When the Eagles signed Allen Barbre in January 2013, they were getting an offensive lineman who had experience. Everything...

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International law no longer a priority among Western leaders
World returns to 'law of jungle' in face of pre-emptive strikes

Western support for Israel's right to strike Iran backs up a pattern of pre-emptive violence that critics say is further eroding international...

Carney sets 30-day deadline for US trade deal
Canada threatens higher tariffs on US steel, aluminum

OTTAWA, Canada: Canada may boost its counter-tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from the U.S. if a comprehensive trade agreement...

Leaked call pushes Thai govt to the brink as allies waver
Thai PM faces coalition crisis after leak and party walkout

BANGKOK, Thailand: Thailand's government is facing its biggest crisis in nearly a year, as Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's...

Trump orders U.S. to join Netanyahu's war on Iran
Trump fires opening salvos in U.S. declaration of war on Iran

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump how bowed to pro-Israel elements in his administration and Congress, announcing that the...

Swiss National Bank responds to strong franc and US trade doubts
Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to 0% amid inflation drop

ZURICH, Switzerland: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) lowered its key interest rate to zero percent on June 19 to respond to falling inflation,...

New U.S. guidelines may cut daily alcohol limit from advice
U.S. to drop daily alcohol limit in revised dietary guidelines

WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. government is preparing to revise its influential dietary advice, with a significant shift: dropping the...