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Lithuania’s military reported that two Russian aircraft entered its airspace for 18 seconds on Thursday. The planes, identified as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refueling tanker, crossed from Russia’s Kaliningrad region at around 1600 CET. Officials believe the aircraft were conducting refueling training when they violated Lithuanian airspace. Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets from NATO’s Baltic Air Police immediately scrambled and began patrolling the region. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda condemned the intrusion, calling it a “blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity” in a post on X. He demanded a firm response, declaring, “We have to react to…
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…
Meta has dismissed 600 employees from its artificial intelligence units, according to U.S. media.The company confirmed the layoffs on Wednesday while continuing to recruit for its superintelligence lab.Axios revealed the move, noting it impacts the Fundamental AI Research (FAIR) unit, product AI, and AI infrastructure divisions.The newer TBD Lab remains unaffected by these cuts. Internal Restructuring and Employee Shifts Chief AI officer Alexandr Wang told employees in a memo to apply for other Meta positions.Most affected workers are expected to secure new internal roles, Axios reported.Wang explained that reducing the team would speed up decision-making and expand each person’s impact.He…
Washington Expands Maritime Offensive Against Smuggling Networks The U.S. military launched a second strike this week on boats accused of trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving three people dead, according to defense officials. The latest action follows an earlier operation that killed two individuals, reflecting a growing U.S. campaign aimed at dismantling drug networks operating in international waters. Pentagon: Targets Were Operating on Known Trafficking Routes Officials said the vessels were intercepted in open waters frequently used by smuggling operations and were believed to be controlled by a group designated as a terrorist organization. The Pentagon confirmed the…
Millions Could Lose Access to SNAP in November As the federal budget impasse drags on, at least 25 U.S. states have announced plans to pause food assistance programs starting in November. The move could affect millions of low-income families who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for daily groceries. Officials from states including Texas, California, and Pennsylvania say benefit payments cannot be processed without renewed federal funding, leaving households uncertain about how they will afford food next month. USDA Warns Funding Is Nearly Exhausted The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers SNAP, has confirmed that its remaining contingency…
Tesla achieved its highest quarterly revenue ever, yet profits fell sharply. Rising tariffs, higher research costs, and intense competition pressured earnings despite strong sales. Revenue rises while profits decline For the quarter ending September, Tesla reported $28 billion (£21 billion) in revenue, up 12% from last year. Profits dropped 37% due to tariffs and increased research and development spending. Investors reacted cautiously. Tesla shares fell 3.8% in after-hours trading. Still, the company’s market value remains around $1.4 trillion, fueled by confidence in Elon Musk’s ambitions in AI and robotics. Tax credit rush boosts US sales Tesla reversed a decline in…
TIRANA — Mounting evidence suggests that sanctioned Russian interests are exploiting Albania as a discreet hub to bypass Western trade restrictions — a development raising alarm among European and NATO allies. Investigations indicate that through negligence, smuggling or outright corruption among officials within Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government, several entities tied to Albania’s critical infrastructure have facilitated transactions that appear to violate sanctions on Russia and Iran. A recent investigation by RBC Ukraine revealed that Russian fuel products have entered Europe through Albanian ports. The report detailed how vessels docking at the private port of Porto Romano near Durrës falsely…
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.…
Donald Trump said he did not want a “wasted meeting” after cancelling plans for direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine. Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, the US president said Moscow’s refusal to stop fighting along the current front line blocked any real progress. White House cancels Budapest summit A White House official confirmed there were “no plans” for a Trump-Putin meeting “in the immediate future.” The announcement came just days after Trump had said both leaders would meet in Budapest within two weeks. This week exposed growing gaps between Washington and Moscow…
Federal Stop Leads to Exchange of Gunfire An immigration enforcement operation in South Los Angeles turned violent on Tuesday when shots were fired, wounding both a deputy U.S. marshal and an undocumented man. The Department of Homeland Security said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, working with the U.S. Marshals Service, attempted to stop a vehicle tied to an immigration case. According to officials, the driver tried to flee and crashed into federal vehicles, prompting officers to open fire. The man was hit in the arm, while a marshal suffered a hand injury caused by a ricocheted bullet. Suspect Hospitalized and…
