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An experimental pill made by Eli Lilly led to average weight loss of more than 12 percent of body weight in individuals with obesity, according to initial trial results announced by the drugmaker on Thursday. The pill is meant to be taken daily and would be an alternative to the company’s popular anti-obesity drug Zepbound, a once-weekly injectable drug.Called orforglipron, it’s part of a growing class of drugs known as GLP-1s, which include Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy. The drugs mimic a naturally occurring hormone in the body that helps regulate blood sugar and promotes a feeling of fullness. Injected…

United States of America winger and son of Liberian football legend George Manneh Weah, Timothy Weah has officially joined Olympique de Marseille from Juventus, returning to French Football with high expectations and the full support of his iconic football family. Timothy Weah arrived on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for €14 million, marking a fresh start at one of France’s most historic clubs. “Marseille is a historic club with incredible fans and ambition,” Weah said at his unveiling. “I’m excited to start this new chapter and give everything for the badge.” Weah Follows in Father’s Footsteps Touching…

Visit Films has acquired worldwide sales rights to “Mortician,” the latest feature from Iranian filmmaker Abdolreza Kahani which is set to world premiere in competition at the 2025 Edinburgh International Film Festival. Starring Nima Sadr (“A Shrine”) and Gola and Pouya Razavi, “Mortician,” produced by Niva Art, centers on a reclusive funeral worker in Canada tasked with preparing the bodies of deceased Iranian exiles according to their tradition. When an unexpected request comes from a dissident singer in hiding, his solitude and routine is broken — and so is to an extent his passivity. “We have spent a long time…

Italy has approved a $15.5bn suspension bridge which will connect the mainland to the island of Sicily.Italy has given final approval to a long-delayed plan to construct the world’s longest suspension bridge, connecting the mainland to Sicily in a project worth €13.5bn ($15.5bn).Transport Minister Matteo Salvini hailed the Strait of Messina Bridge as “the biggest infrastructure project in the West” after a key government committee cleared the path on Wednesday. He said the project would generate 120,000 jobs annually and revitalise southern Italy through wider investment in infrastructure.Preliminary work could begin as early as October, pending a green light from…

In a move to expand its asset base and support regional development, the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has unveiled plans to construct a modern hotel complex in Ganta City, one of Liberia’s fastest-growing urban hubs. According to Mikerwon Zuu, NASSCORP’s Regional Director for Region Six, the development will not only enhance the institution’s revenue generation but also contribute meaningfully to infrastructure growth in the region. “NASSCORP doesn’t own property in Nimba, so we are making sure to obtain some properties soon,” Zuu told the Daily Observer in a recent interview. “We have already procured two acres of…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has refused to rule out the possibility of Nicolas Jackson leaving Stamford Bridge during the summer transfer window.Newcastle are reportedly interested in the 24-year-old, after Manchester United hijacked the Magpies’ bid to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.If they are to sell, Chelsea would be targeting a transfer fee of at least double the £32m they paid Villarreal for Jackson in 2023.When asked whether Jackson could leave Chelsea this summer, Maresca said: “When the transfer window is open, unfortunately or fortunately, anything can happen. This also involves Nico’s situation.”At the moment we also had two…

The Browser Company has launched a Pro subscription plan for Dia, its new web browser that heavily integrates AI features. The plan costs $20 per month and provides unlimited access to Dia’s AI-powered chat and skills features. The introduction of a paid tier means free users will now face usage limits on AI features. While The Browser Company hasn’t specified exact limits, CEO Josh Miller told The New York Times in July that the browser will remain free for those who use AI features “a few times a week.” Image Credits: Screenshot by TechCrunch Miller also indicated that the startup…

Ghanaian authorities have taken possession of a luxury car allegedly linked to proceeds of crime from popular musician Charles Nii Armah, better known as Shatta Wale, following a request from the US.The 2019 Lamborghini Urus is allegedly tied to the criminal enterprise of Ghanaian Nana Kwabena Amuah, who is serving a seven-year jail term in the US for fraud.Wale denies knowledge or connection with the jailed Ghanaian, saying he is a “third-party owner” of the car. “I don’t know who shipped [it] to the country,” he said.Shatta Wale is one of Ghana’s best-known stars and collaborated with Beyoncé on the…

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Watch: Tim Cook presents Trump with glass statue after $100bn investment announcementApple plans to boost investment in the US by another $100bn (£75bn) as the tech giant comes under pressure from President Donald Trump.The White House said the money would be used to encourage firms to make more Apple parts in the US and would add to the company’s previous pledge to spend $500bn in the US over four years. It comes after Trump singled out Apple by name earlier this year, threatening to raise tariffs on its products if it did not move iPhone manufacturing to the US.Apple chief…