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.
Chinese customs officials have blocked imports of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, prompting parts suppliers to pause production amid uncertainty, according to reports. The move comes despite the chips being cleared for export by the United States. Sources say Chinese authorities warned domestic tech firms against buying the processors without explaining whether the restriction is temporary or a formal ban. The decision complicates an already tangled trade picture, as Washington approved sales but required the chips to pass through US testing facilities, triggering a 25% tariff. Analysts remain divided over whether allowing China access to the powerful chips is strategically…
A controversial US-funded study on hepatitis B vaccines among newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled after widespread ethical criticism. The decision was confirmed by Yap Boum, a senior official at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, who said the trial’s design raised serious concerns about withholding a proven, life-saving vaccine in a country with a high disease burden. The $1.6m study fell under the authority of Robert F Kennedy Jr, head of the US Department of Health and Human Services, and drew sharp criticism from global health experts. Although US officials said the protocol could be revised, a…
West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the deal includes a loan back for the rest of the season, a condition Flamengo are resisting. Flamengo have had a €35m bid rejected and may raise it to around €40m, but believe they could sign Paquetá more cheaply in the summer and are reluctant to loan him back. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England following spot-fixing allegations, which he was cleared of last year but which cost him a move to Manchester City. West Ham, fighting relegation, fear losing one…
BP has warned it expects to write down up to $5bn on its green and low-carbon energy businesses as it refocuses on fossil fuels under new chair Albert Manifold. The writedowns, mainly linked to BP’s gas and transition divisions, will not affect underlying profits when full-year results are published in February. BP has been scaling back green ambitions by cancelling hydrogen projects and seeking to sell a stake in its solar arm, Lightsource. The update comes amid weaker oil trading and falling crude prices, with Brent averaging $63.73 a barrel in the final quarter. Shares dipped after the announcement, echoing…
Diageo is reportedly considering selling its Chinese assets as part of a strategic review under its new chief executive, Dave Lewis. The owner of brands including Guinness and Johnnie Walker is working with Goldman Sachs and UBS to assess its operations in China, where sales have been declining, according to reports. Diageo’s holdings include a controlling stake in Sichuan Swellfun, a Shanghai-listed producer and distributor of baijiu, China’s traditional distilled spirit. The banks are said to be gauging interest from Chinese strategic buyers and private equity firms. Shares in Sichuan Swellfun have fallen 14% over the past year, valuing the…
Same-sex sexual behaviour among non-human primates may help reinforce social bonds and maintain group stability during environmental or social stress, researchers suggest. Writing in Nature Ecology & Evolution, scientists led by Prof Vincent Savolainen of Imperial College London analysed reports across 59 primate species, including chimpanzees, Barbary macaques and mountain gorillas. They found the behaviour to be widespread, indicating either a deep evolutionary origin or repeated independent evolution. The study found same-sex sexual behaviour was more common in species living in harsh, dry environments with scarce resources and higher predation risk. It was also linked to longer lifespans, pronounced size…
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…
