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.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed new legislation aimed at improving student literacy across the state. The law introduces targeted measures designed to strengthen reading skills among students, reflecting California’s commitment to educational reform and long-term academic success. The legislation focuses on early reading interventions, curriculum improvements, and teacher training programs. Newsom emphasized that literacy is a cornerstone of education, and strong reading skills are essential for students to thrive academically and professionally. He described the initiative as a vital step toward reducing literacy gaps and ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed. Under the new law, schools will…
The US and China have agreed on a final deal to transfer ownership of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday. Bessent said the agreement was completed during talks in Madrid and will be formally approved when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet in South Korea later this week. The $14 billion deal reportedly gives US and international investors about 65% ownership, with ByteDance and Chinese investors holding less than 20%. Control of TikTok’s algorithm will shift to the new owners, who will hold six of seven board seats. The deal follows Trump’s September executive order mandating a…
Insider sports betting threatens the core of professional athletics. When players, coaches, or officials place bets on games they influence, the outcome may no longer reflect skill or competition. Prosecuting such activities is essential to protect the integrity of sports. Professional sports rely on trust. Fans, sponsors, and athletes expect fair play. When insider betting occurs, it undermines this trust and damages the sport’s reputation. Even a single scandal can lead to widespread skepticism about results, attendance, and viewership. Strict legal action serves as a deterrent. The mechanics of insider betting are straightforward but harmful. Individuals with inside knowledge can…
The Co-op has instructed staff to boost the visibility and promotion of vape products in its stores as part of a drive to recover sales following a major cyber-attack earlier this year. According to an internal document seen by The Guardian, the retailer is increasing vape displays, expanding product ranges, and adding new advertising to attract customers who turned to rival shops after the April hack disrupted operations and supply chains. The strategy, titled Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape, states that sales in this category have not returned to pre-cyber levels, with “£1m missing sales per week”…
Experts are urging the UK government to introduce cigarette-style health warnings on bacon and ham, warning that chemicals used in curing these meats can cause bowel cancer. The call comes 10 years after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meats as carcinogenic to humans, placing them in the same category as tobacco and asbestos. Despite this, scientists say successive governments have done “virtually nothing” to reduce the risks posed by nitrites, which are added to preserve processed meats and give them their pink colour. According to researchers, inaction over the past decade has led to 54,000 bowel cancer cases…
The weight-loss drug semaglutide – the active ingredient in Wegovy – reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke regardless of how much weight people lose, according to a major global study published in The Lancet. The trial, led by researchers at University College London (UCL), analysed data from 17,604 adults aged 45 and over who were overweight or obese. Participants were given either weekly semaglutide injections or a placebo across 41 countries. The study confirmed that semaglutide lowers the risk of major cardiac events by 20%, even in patients who lost little or no weight. This suggests the drug…
A large UK study has revealed that different antidepressants can cause strikingly different side-effects, particularly when it comes to weight gain, heart rate, and blood pressure. Researchers from King’s College London and the University of Oxford analysed data from 151 clinical trials involving more than 58,000 participants taking 30 types of antidepressants. They found that while some drugs can lead to significant physical changes within just eight weeks, others have minimal effects. The study showed a 4kg difference in average weight change between certain drugs. People taking agomelatine tended to lose around 2.5kg, while those on maprotiline gained about 2kg.…
Sixty-eight Pizza Hut restaurants across the UK are set to close after the company behind its UK operations fell into administration. The affected sites range from Finchley Lido in London to Carlisle in Cumbria and Rhyl in north Wales. In addition, 11 delivery-only outlets will shut down, putting 1,210 jobs at risk. DC London Pie, which operated Pizza Hut’s UK restaurants under a franchise agreement, appointed administrators from FTI Consulting on Monday. However, there was some good news for the brand. US parent company Yum! Brands — which also owns KFC and Taco Bell — stepped in to buy 64…
Millions of young people could miss out on safe and effective treatments because so few take part in medical research, new data shows. People aged 18–24 make up 8% of England’s population but only 4.4% of participants in health studies, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Experts warn this underrepresentation means treatments are often tested mainly on older adults, making them less suitable for younger patients. “Young people face unique physical and mental health challenges,” said Kirsty Blenkins of the Association for Young People’s Health. “If research excludes them, it risks poorer outcomes and widening…
A new “smart” injection has shown remarkable results in shrinking head and neck cancer tumours within just six weeks, offering fresh hope for patients with advanced disease. The drug, amivantamab, was tested in a major international trial and could transform treatment for people whose cancer has returned or spread after standard therapies such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Head and neck cancer is the sixth most common cancer globally. Once it recurs, treatment options are limited — but researchers say amivantamab may change that. Presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology conference in Berlin, the trial found that 76% of…
