Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Known for his clear reporting and in-depth analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Novo Nordisk has launched the first GLP-1 weight-loss pill in the US at prices well below injectable rivals.The once-daily Wegovy pill, approved just before Christmas, is the only oral drug mimicking the GLP-1 hormone.Self-pay patients can access the starting dose for $149 a month, far cheaper than typical injections.Higher doses will range from $199 to $299 monthly, while insured patients may pay as little as $25.The pill offers a needle-free alternative to Wegovy and Ozempic injections.Analysts say the move accelerates price competition with Eli Lilly.Novo aims to regain market share after profit warnings and job cuts last year.The pill is…
Fulham snatched a dramatic draw as Harrison Reed scored a stunning stoppage-time equaliser.Liverpool stood off late on and paid the price for defensive hesitation.Reed’s long-range strike was only his fourth goal in six years at the club.Liverpool had led through Cody Gakpo moments earlier but failed to manage the game.The result followed recent collapses that highlight Liverpool’s growing inability to close matches.Arne Slot admitted his side expected pressure but reacted too slowly.Fulham had taken the lead earlier through Harry Wilson after clever work by Raúl Jiménez.Liverpool equalised via Florian Wirtz in a controversial VAR decision.Marco Silva’s side showed resilience again,…
Reddit has overtaken TikTok as Britain’s fourth most visited social media platform.The site now reaches three in five UK internet users, up from one third in 2023.Growth has been strongest among 18 to 24 year olds, with more than three quarters visiting regularly.Reddit is now the sixth most visited organisation for that age group in the UK.The UK has become Reddit’s second largest market after the United States.A key driver was a change in Google’s algorithms prioritising forum based content.A deal allowing Google to train AI models on Reddit content further boosted visibility.Reddit also has a similar agreement with OpenAI,…
West Ham United have strengthened their attack by signing Gil Vicente striker Pablo Felipe and agreeing a deal for Lazio forward Taty Castellanos.The two moves could cost up to £47m combined. The signings are driven by head coach Nuno Espírito Santo, who is battling to keep West Ham in the Premier League.The club rejected a move for Jørgen Strand Larsen after deciding Wolves’ £40m valuation was too high. Pablo joins for £18.3m plus £2.6m in add-ons after scoring nine goals this season.The 21-year-old said he is determined to prove himself at the London Stadium. West Ham have also agreed a…
Global oil prices have recorded their steepest annual decline since the Covid pandemic.Prices fell nearly 20% in 2025, the biggest drop since 2020. It marks the first time oil has fallen for three consecutive years.Analysts blame a heavily oversupplied global market. Crude slipped below $60 a barrel for the first time in almost five years.Hopes of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal added to supply expectations. The International Energy Agency forecasts supply exceeding demand by 3.8 million barrels a day.Opec has delayed production increases, but output remains high. Brent crude ended the year at $60.85, down from nearly $74 in 2024.US crude…
Photographers have captured endearing images of grey seal pups along the Lincolnshire coast.The pups were born at Donna Nook Nature Reserve near Louth. Each year, hundreds of visitors come to see the seal pupping season.The season usually runs from October to December. This year, 1,924 pups were born at the reserve.That figure is 274 higher than last year’s total. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust said last year saw a significant drop in numbers.It confirmed that all adult seals have now returned to sea. Twelve pups remain visible from the viewing area.
West Ham United are preparing a bid for Jørgen Strand Larsen as they fight relegation.Manager Nuno Espírito Santo wants attacking reinforcements in January. Wolverhampton Wanderers value the striker at around £40m.Strand Larsen has scored three league goals this season for bottom-placed Wolves. He impressed after joining from Celta Vigo in 2024, scoring 14 goals last season.That form previously attracted interest from Newcastle United. West Ham sit 18th and see a new striker as crucial to survival.They are set to loan Niclas Füllkrug to AC Milan. Nuno has also considered Ellis Simms and Haji Wright.A loan move for Nathan Aké was…
Sam Altman has advertised a $555,000-a-year role to confront the risks of advanced artificial intelligence.The new head of preparedness at OpenAI will assess and mitigate threats ranging from cyberattacks to biological weapons. Altman warned the job would be stressful and demand immediate action.The role involves preparing for future AI systems that could train themselves and cause severe harm. The vacancy reflects growing concern inside the industry.Mustafa Suleyman and Demis Hassabis have both publicly warned about uncontrolled AI risks. With little regulation in place, companies are largely policing themselves.Experts such as Yoshua Bengio say AI remains less regulated than everyday products.…
Louis Gerstner, credited with rescuing IBM from decline, has died aged 83.The company confirmed his death on Sunday. Gerstner served as chair and chief executive from 1993 to 2002.He took over when IBM was struggling against rivals such as Microsoft and Sun Microsystems. As IBM’s first external leader, Gerstner rejected plans to break the firm apart.He believed customers wanted integrated solutions, not fragmented technology. IBM’s current chief executive, Arvind Krishna, said that decision proved vital to the company’s survival.He praised Gerstner’s focus on clients and long-term relevance. Gerstner shifted IBM away from hardware dominance towards services and profitability.He also abandoned…
Arsenal maintained their title push with a 2-1 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion.The hosts dominated early but were forced to withstand late pressure. Martin Ødegaard opened the scoring before half-time with a low finish after a slick move.It was his first goal of a season disrupted by injury. Arsenal doubled the lead early in the second half through a Georginio Rutter own goal.The chance came from a whipped corner by Declan Rice, playing out of position at right-back. Brighton pulled one back unexpectedly when Diego Gómez converted a rebound.Moments later, David Raya produced a superb save to deny…
