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.
West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers in extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round, easing pressure on manager Nuno Espírito Santo after a long winless run. The match underlined West Ham’s struggles, with Championship opponents pushing them hard and forcing extra time. January signing Taty Castellanos proved decisive, heading home the winner from a cross by Crysencio Summerville, who also scored West Ham’s opener in one of his strongest displays for the club. QPR impressed with their organisation and intensity, equalising through Richard Kone after good work from Karamoko Dembélé and earning praise from their manager…
Chelsea began the Liam Rosenior era with a comfortable 5-1 FA Cup win over Charlton Athletic, though supporter anger again overshadowed events on the pitch. Chelsea’s second string dominated possession and progressed smoothly to the fourth round, but chants against owners Clearlake Capital and nostalgia for Roman Abramovich filled the away end. Rosenior, appointed after the messy departure of Enzo Maresca, rotated heavily with key players rested. Goals from Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández sealed the result. Charlton briefly threatened when Miles Leaburn scored from a corner, again exposing Chelsea’s defensive lapses. A lively…
Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the highest-paid players in the club’s history. The deal, which is expected to be confirmed soon, will run until 2031 and is understood to be worth more than £15m a season, reflecting Saka’s importance to the team. Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta prioritised securing the future of the Hale End graduate after renewing several key contracts last year. Saka, who joined the club aged seven, has been central to Arsenal’s title push and recently reiterated his desire to win major honours with the club.…
People who stop taking weight-loss injections regain the weight they lost in under two years, according to a large new analysis. The study examined GLP-1 agonist medications, originally developed for diabetes, which suppress appetite by mimicking the GLP-1 hormone. Researchers from the University of Oxford reviewed 37 studies involving more than 9,000 participants, with findings published in the BMJ. On average, participants regained weight at a rate of 0.4kg per month after stopping treatment and returned to their original weight within 1.7 years. Weight regain occurred almost four times faster than in behavioural weight-loss programmes such as diet and exercise…
Nottingham Forest boosted their survival hopes with a late comeback win over West Ham United. West Ham led early through a Tomas Soucek effort but failed to build control. A disallowed goal for Crysencio Summerville proved pivotal moments after the restart. Forest responded immediately as Nicolás Domínguez headed an equaliser from a corner. West Ham’s defensive fragility resurfaced late when goalkeeper Alphonse Areola clumsily fouled Morgan Gibbs-White. After a VAR review, Gibbs-White converted the 89th-minute penalty to seal the win. The result left West Ham winless in 10 matches and seven points adrift of Forest. Pressure continues to mount on…
Manchester City will be without Rúben Dias for up to six weeks due to a hamstring injury. The setback deepens Pep Guardiola’s defensive crisis, with Josko Gvardiol also sidelined long term. City are considering a move for Marc Guéhi amid the centre-back shortage. Meanwhile, the club is close to signing Antoine Semenyo, who is due for a medical after City agreed to meet his £65m release clause. Academy defender Max Alleyne has been recalled to provide cover, while Guardiola insists his squad can cope despite mounting absences.
New York City has appointed a new schools chancellor, gaining strong support from educators for a vision focused on equity and inclusive learning. The appointment reflects the city’s commitment to providing all students with access to high-quality education. The new chancellor has emphasized broad learning opportunities that cater to diverse student needs. Programs include expanded arts education, STEM initiatives, and resources for multilingual learners and students with special needs. Educators praised the selection, noting the chancellor’s track record in promoting fairness and inclusion in schools. The appointee has previously implemented policies to reduce achievement gaps and ensure all students receive…
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,…
