US Obesity Rates Hit Record High Amid New Drug Hope
New CDC data reveals American obesity rates have hit unprecedented levels, while revolutionary GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound show promising results in combating the epidemic.
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Trump-Xi Summit: Fentanyl Deal and Trade Talks Breakthrough
In a landmark meeting at the APEC summit, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reach breakthrough agreement on combating fentanyl trade while addressing ongoing trade tensions between the world's largest economies.
Britain's Loneliness Epidemic: The Pub Solution
New research reveals Britain's growing loneliness crisis and how community spaces like pubs could provide unexpected relief for mental health struggles.
Boston South End overwhelmed by drugs and homelessness crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Boston's prestigious South End district faces unprecedented challenges with open drug use and homelessness, prompting urgent community action and police response.
NHS forced to choose: Obesity crisis vs routine care
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.
Rachel Reeves: Christmas job vacancies show major improvement
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces significant improvement in UK job vacancies as Labour's economic strategy shows early success ahead of Christmas season.
Rayner's Employment Bill: Economic Threat Warning
Investment Minister Andrew Griffith sounds alarm over Labour's proposed employment reforms, claiming they could cripple UK business flexibility and economic recovery.
NHS pop-up flu jabs at fire stations and bowling alleys
The NHS launches innovative pop-up vaccination clinics across unusual venues including sports halls and bowling alleys to combat winter flu epidemic, with school-age children being key focus.
Supermarkets battle to hire autistic volunteer after mum's plea
In an extraordinary retail rivalry, Waitrose and Asda are competing to secure the services of 28-year-old Ben, an autistic volunteer, after his mother's emotional appeal went viral. Discover how this bittersweet employment battle is changing perceptions a
Surf club's radical plan to combat male loneliness
An iconic Australian surf club is pioneering a radical approach to tackle the growing epidemic of male isolation through traditional male spaces and mentorship programmes.
Unions gain weekly workplace access right
Trade unions secure landmark legal right to enter workplaces weekly for recruitment and organising, as business groups warn of productivity disruption and increased tensions.
ASDA hires autistic man let go by Waitrose after years volunteering
In a powerful move for workplace inclusion, ASDA has hired an autistic man who was unexpectedly released by Waitrose after years of dedicated volunteering, sparking important conversations about neurodiversity in retail.
Mini manager sues over boss's offensive pocket dial
A senior Mini Cooper manager is taking legal action against BMW after accidentally receiving a voicemail from her boss containing offensive remarks about her parenting and disabled child's sleeping arrangements.
Poland's loneliness epidemic fuels birth rate collapse
As Poland's birth rate plummets to unprecedented lows, new research reveals a surprising culprit: a devastating loneliness epidemic that government financial incentives cannot solve.
Trump's 'drug boat' plan to combat US opioid crisis
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
Apple and Google face UK employment tribunal claims
Tech giants Apple and Google confront employment tribunal claims from former UK employees alleging systematic discrimination and unfair dismissal practices.
Fair Work Commission slams Perth employer for wage theft
Western Australia's Fair Work Commission uncovers systematic underpayment of Perth worker, exposing deliberate wage theft and compliance failures in shocking employment case.
Waitrose sacks autistic worker for family assistance
Supermarket giant Waitrose faces backlash after dismissing an autistic employee for seeking family assistance during stressful shifts, sparking outrage over disability discrimination.
Woolworths slammed over 'dystopian' job application process
A young job seeker's shocking experience with Woolworths' automated hiring system has gone viral, revealing what critics call a 'dehumanising' and overly complex application process that's leaving applicants frustrated and empty-handed.
Autistic man's unpaid Waitrose work sparks fury
A 21-year-old autistic man has been working unpaid at Waitrose for 18 months through a government scheme, raising serious questions about disability employment rights and exploitation.
Amazon Faces Discrimination Lawsuit Over Racist Work Environment
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission files lawsuit against Amazon, alleging Black and Hispanic workers faced systemic discrimination and retaliation at New York and Colorado facilities.
Westpac ordered to allow work-from-home in landmark case
In a landmark employment decision, Westpac banking group has been ordered to allow flexible working arrangements after a senior employee won her case against returning to the office full-time. Discover how this ruling could reshape workplace policies acro
Opioid Overdoses Creating Brain Injury Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.
Obesity fuels 53% cancer surge in older adults
Groundbreaking research exposes how obesity has become the primary driver behind rising cancer rates in older adults, with stark warnings for UK healthcare systems.
Portland's twin crises: Housing costs and drugs drive exodus
Exclusive investigation reveals how Portland, Oregon's celebrated liberal policies have backfired, creating a perfect storm of unaffordable housing and rampant drug use that's driving residents away.
Manager sued after missing congratulatory WhatsApp message
A London property manager is taking her former employer to an employment tribunal, alleging discrimination after being dismissed for failing to send a congratulatory WhatsApp message on the company's one-year anniversary.
Nitazenes: UK's deadly new drug crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals alarming rise in drug-related fatalities linked to potent synthetic opioids called nitazenes, with deaths spreading across England and Wales.
Major UK retailers fined for minimum wage violations
Exclusive investigation reveals how prominent British companies including Holland & Barrett and British Gas systematically underpaid thousands of workers, resulting in substantial government fines and back-pay settlements.
Obesity Crisis: 22 US States Hit Record Highs
New data reveals America's obesity epidemic has worsened dramatically, with 22 states reaching unprecedented levels. Health experts warn of severe consequences for healthcare systems and national wellbeing.
US Aid Cuts Trigger HIV Crisis in Lesotho
The tiny African kingdom of Lesotho faces a devastating HIV epidemic resurgence after Trump administration funding cuts eliminated essential prevention programmes, leaving thousands vulnerable.
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