How Cardiologists’ High Hopes for Two Drugs Were Dashed

New York Times - Nov 7, 2026

By every measure, the drugs were no better than placebos, full data revealed on Saturday. Was it the fault of the design of the studies, or our very hypotheses about heart disease?

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Ski and snowboard lesson booking platform, Maison Sport, today announces the launch of a business management platform for independent ski and snowboard instructors handling private clients. The new venture, AlpineOffice, brings booking management, payment and client management tools together in one easy-to-use platform. It also integrates with Maison Sport, allowing instructors to manage all of their bookings in one place.

Artist Oscar Chan examines religion, myth and trauma in haunting Hong Kong exhibition

Nov 7, 2026

Artist Oscar Chan examines religion, myth and trauma in haunting Hong Kong exhibition

After artist Oscar Chan Yik-long left Hong Kong for Europe – first to Paris, then Helsinki – in 2019, he did not return to the city for many years. Widely considered one of Hong Kong’s most promising young talents, Chan even missed his 2021 solo exhibition – a display of the gothic, monochrome works he is best known for – at Gallery Exit in Aberdeen, Hong Kong, because he could not bring himself to board a long-haul flight. What kept him away was fear. At the time, Chan was suffering from severe...

A K-beauty rival? C-beauty brands take on the global market with lines in Ulta, Boots

Nov 7, 2026

A K-beauty rival? C-beauty brands take on the global market with lines in Ulta, Boots

China’s beauty brands are stepping into the global market, armed with intricately carved lipsticks, ⁠freeze-dried face masks activated with purified water, and creams infused with traditional Chinese medicine ingredients. Proya Cosmetics, the largest C-beauty brand by revenue, is among the most aggressive. Its Advanced Firming and Original Repair skincare lines will be sold in 400 Ulta stores and on Ulta.com across the United States from this month, and it opened a Paris research and development...

Researchers Identify Suspicious Activity on Kalshi and Polymarket Before Times/Siena Poll Release

Nov 7, 2026

Researchers Identify Suspicious Activity on Kalshi and Polymarket Before Times/Siena Poll Release

A trader placed well-timed bets on Polymarket and Kalshi in two Senate races. It was unclear if the person had access to inside information or simply made good trades.

Chinese insights power this Canadian new launch

Nov 7, 2026

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'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets

Nov 7, 2026

'My mortgage is going up £200': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets

With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.

Paraguay’s President Removed and Arrested Over Financial Crisis

Nov 7, 2026

Paraguay’s President Removed and Arrested Over Financial Crisis

Santiago Peña was impeached, removed from office and placed under house arrest after a bank with close ties to his administration went under.

Chinese vice premier holds video call with US officials

Nov 7, 2026

Chinese vice premier holds video call with US officials

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also China's lead person for China-US economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Friday with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

After US midterms, how bitter political divisions eroded 4 Chinese dynasties

Nov 7, 2026

After US midterms, how bitter political divisions eroded 4 Chinese dynasties

The recent American midterm elections offered yet another glimpse into a political culture increasingly defined by division and hostility. In the state of Ohio, Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy ran an attack advertisement against his Democratic rival, Amy Acton, exploiting painful details of her childhood. President Donald Trump publicly defended the advertisement. The episode was emblematic of a country where political conflict has come to reflect something far more profound...

GLP-1 side effects have users turning to supplements. Why doctors are worried

Nov 6, 2026

GLP-1 side effects have users turning to supplements. Why doctors are worried

For 42-year-old Allison Vecchio, GLP-1 drugs were “a reset button on life”, but came at a price – with side effects like gastrointestinal distress, brittle nails and feelings of weakness so intense that at times she could not leave her bed. But Vecchio, an emergency room nurse based in Fort Pierce, in the US state of Florida, says the symptoms eased when she began a cocktail of supplements that included fibre, collagen and electrolytes, a haul that costs US$200 to US$300 a month. “You really...

Strong Hiring Reinforces a Sturdy Job Market

Nov 6, 2026

Strong Hiring Reinforces a Sturdy Job Market

Unemployment fell in October, extending years of stability for a U.S. work force threatened by inflation and artificial intelligence.

Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Is Accused of Blocking Health Policies to Attract Donations

Nov 6, 2026

Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Is Accused of Blocking Health Policies to Attract Donations

In a no-holds-barred interview with Joe Rogan, Calley Means, a former top health adviser, accused Susie Wiles of repeatedly bowing to lobbying pressures and fixating on campaign contributions.

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