Billy Porter shares health update after sepsis
Billy Porter says he is recovering after a sepsis battle that forced him to step away from Broadway’s “Cabaret” last fall.
Man traveled from London to Cardiff with shotgun, attacked wrong person
A man allegedly traveled with a shotgun and assaulted someone he mistakenly believed was linked to a drug debt. The victim, Cody Hudd, was repeatedly kicked, and Michael Dumbaya, 37, is accused of standing on his chest to restrict his breathing.
“Hidden” UK wild swimming spots ranked, safety officials warn about cold-water shock
A ranking of lesser-known UK wild swimming locations put Llyn Cau, a glacial lake below Cadair Idris in Eryri National Park, at number one. The Watkins Path waterfalls and pools also made the list at number five. Water safety officials warn many waters stay below 16°C year-round and can trigger cold-water shock, urging guidance like “float to live” and “call, tell, throw” in emergencies.
MAHA coalition shows internal strain as agenda stalls
The MAHA coalition is showing signs of internal tension as its agenda struggles to gain traction, with staffing problems cited as a major obstacle to turning goals into action.
Draft Pentagon report says China has likely loaded over 100 ICBMs in newer silo fields
A draft Pentagon report says China likely loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles across three newer silo fields and suggests Beijing is not interested in arms control talks. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists also says China is expanding and modernizing its nuclear arsenal faster than any other nuclear-armed country.
Russian strikes across Ukraine kill at least three, injure 12, cause widespread outages
Russian forces carried out a wave of strikes across Ukraine, killing at least three people and injuring 12. The attacks also triggered major power outages, leaving many regions without electricity.
Loose Women yoga segment leaves some viewers unimpressed
ITV’s Loose Women ended Monday’s show with an impromptu yoga demonstration featuring Nadia Sawalha, Judi Love, Jane Moore and Frankie Bridge. It began with a “legs up the wall” pose, known as Viparita Karani, then moved into more poses and laughter. The segment drew mixed social media reactions, including complaints from viewers who said they didn’t want to see it.
Joe Marler warns rugby decision-makers about an unresolved issue
Former England prop Joe Marler issued a warning to rugby decision-makers about one of the sport’s biggest unresolved issues, pointing to Sam Warburton as part of his call for action.
Novo Nordisk shares jump after FDA approves oral Wegovy semaglutide pill
Novo Nordisk shares surged more than 7% after the U.S. FDA approved a once-daily 25 mg oral semaglutide Wegovy pill for long-term weight loss and maintenance, and for reducing major adverse cardiovascular events. Backed by the OASIS 4 trial showing average weight loss of 16.6%, the approval gives Novo a potential first-mover advantage in oral GLP-1 weight management, with U.S. availability expected in early January.
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