Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Known for his clear reporting and in-depth analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
The Co-op has instructed store staff to increase the promotion and visibility of vape products in a bid to recover lost sales following a major cyber-attack that disrupted operations earlier this year. An internal document titled Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape, seen by The Guardian, outlines the retailer’s strategy to regain roughly £1m in weekly sales and 100,000 lost transactions caused by the April cyber incident. The report states that many customers have formed new shopping habits, buying cigarettes and vapes elsewhere. The initiative includes new vape displays, expanded product ranges, and additional in-store advertising, marking a…
U.S. stock markets reached new record highs after fresh data showed inflation rising at a slower pace than expected. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq all surged, reflecting investor optimism about future interest rate cuts. The September report revealed that prices in the U.S. grew at an annual rate of 3%. This figure came in below economists’ expectations, which had predicted a slightly higher increase. Analysts say the slower inflation reading suggests the Federal Reserve may be more likely to reduce interest rates in the near future. Investors reacted positively, sending the major indexes to historic levels.…
Scientists are calling for cigarette-style cancer warnings on packets of bacon and ham sold in the UK, saying chemicals used to cure the meat pose a serious risk to public health. Their demand comes a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans, in the same category as tobacco and asbestos. The experts accuse successive governments of doing “virtually nothing” to protect consumers from nitrites, which are added to bacon and ham to preserve colour and flavour but can form cancer-causing nitrosamines in the body. Researchers estimate that inaction since 2015 has led to…
The weight-loss drug semaglutide, best known as the active ingredient in Wegovy, significantly reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes — even for patients who lose little or no weight, according to a major new study. Published in The Lancet, the research found that semaglutide lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events by 20%, regardless of how many kilograms participants shed. The trial, led by University College London, followed 17,604 adults aged 45 and older who were overweight or obese across 41 countries. Half received weekly semaglutide injections, while the rest were given a placebo. While the heart-protective effects…
Amphenol Corporation has delivered impressive results for the third quarter, reflecting the growing global demand for advanced electronic components. The company’s earnings surged by about 86% compared to the same period last year, while total revenue rose 53% to $6.19 billion. This strong performance demonstrates the company’s resilience and its ability to capture new opportunities in fast-growing markets such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and industrial automation. Amphenol is a leading global supplier of electronic and fiber optic connectors, sensors, and interconnect systems. Its products are widely used in the automotive, aerospace, communications, and defense industries. The recent results…
People prescribed different antidepressants can experience significantly different side-effects, including weight changes, heart rate shifts, and blood pressure variations, according to new UK research. The large-scale review, led by King’s College London and the University of Oxford, analysed data from 151 clinical studies involving more than 58,000 participants. It compared the physical effects of 30 antidepressants, revealing notable variations between drugs. For example, patients taking maprotiline gained about 2kg on average within eight weeks, while those on agomelatine lost around 2.5kg. Nearly half of those on maprotiline or amitriptyline experienced weight gain, whereas more than half on agomelatine lost weight.…
The company operating Pizza Hut’s UK restaurants has entered administration, leading to the closure of 68 branches across the country — from Finchley Lido in London to Carlisle and Rhyl — along with 11 delivery-only sites. The closures put 1,210 jobs at risk, though a rescue deal has preserved 64 restaurants and safeguarded 1,276 positions. DC London Pie, which ran Pizza Hut’s dine-in venues under a franchise agreement, appointed administrators from FTI Consulting on Monday. The chain’s parent company, Yum! Brands — which also owns KFC and Taco Bell — has purchased the remaining UK restaurant operations in a pre-pack…
Millions of young people could miss out on safe and effective treatments because so few take part in medical research, experts warn. Analysis of National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) data shows 18–24-year-olds make up 8% of England’s population but only 4.4% of research participants. This means new therapies are often tested mainly on older adults, raising concerns they may be less effective or unsuitable for younger patients. “Young people face unique health challenges, yet their voices are missing from research,” said Kirsty Blenkins of the Association for Young People’s Health. Barriers include limited awareness, lack of outreach,…
A groundbreaking trial has found that a new “smart” injection, amivantamab, can shrink head and neck cancer tumours within six weeks — offering fresh hope for patients with hard-to-treat forms of the disease. Head and neck cancer is the world’s sixth most common cancer. When it spreads or returns after standard treatments such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy, options are often limited. But new research presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology conference in Berlin suggests that amivantamab — a triple-action drug — could transform care for these patients. The Orig-AMI 4 trial, involving 86 patients from 11 countries, including…
Paramount Skydance will lay off around 2,000 US employees as part of a $2bn cost-cutting plan, according to a Variety report published on Saturday. The job cuts are expected to begin the week of 27 October. The move follows the $8.4bn merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global, which was finalized in August, creating a new entertainment powerhouse under chief executive David Ellison. Further international layoffs are expected, with full details to be announced in the company’s third-quarter earnings report on 10 November. As of December 2024, Paramount employed nearly 18,600 full- and part-time workers, along with about 3,500 project-based…