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Online misinformation about Ozempic runs rampant — here's what the science says

Online conversations about Ozempic and similar medications are full of misinformation — and echo decades of flawed teachings on weight management.





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Grant Ellis' season of 'The Bachelor' is already teasing plenty of drama to come. Here's what to know.

After getting eliminated during week six of "The Bachelorette," Grant Ellis will return as the next Bachelor. Here's what to know about season 29.




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Families reunite with bodies of missing British soldiers 70 years on

The three men had been in unmarked graves after they were killed in the Korean War.




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News24 | Ramaphosa issued 50% of SIU proclamations since 2001, R1.4bn recovered so far in 2024

Since taking office in 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued 135 proclamations letting loose the Special Investigating Unit on state agencies and departments mismanaging taxpayer money.




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News24 | IN-DEPTH | 5 months since the elections and SA has 'MPs nobody voted for'. Here's why

The changing of party lists by parties after the elections is the largest contributor to the National Assembly having MPs that were not on candidate lists. Muhammad Hussain investigates this 'loophole'.




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News24 | Man, 51, in custody after naked body of missing teen found in Limpopo plantation

A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teenaged girl, whose naked body was found in the Khalavha plantation in Limpopo on Tuesday - a day after she was reported missing.




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GM recalling big pickups and SUVs because the rear wheels can lock up, increasing risk of a crash




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Multiverse Computing Launches Singularity ML Classification Function in IBM’s Qiskit Functions Catalog

DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN, Spain, Nov. 13, 2024 — Multiverse Computing, a leading quantum AI software company, today announced the launch of Singularity Machine Learning – Classification within IBM’s recently launched Qiskit […]

The post Multiverse Computing Launches Singularity ML Classification Function in IBM’s Qiskit Functions Catalog appeared first on HPCwire.




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John Krasinski is People's Sexiest Man Alive

John Krasinski is officially the sexiest man alive. The star, well known for his roles in "The Office" and "A Quiet Place," won People's coveted 2024 honor, which Stephen Colbert announced on his "Late Show."




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Up to 20 human skulls found on N.M. property tied to missing mother

Up to 20 human skulls have been found at a New Mexico home, according to authorities, who said the case is "closely tied" to the 2019 disappearance of a mother.




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Oakland airport ordered to stop using 'San Francisco' in its name

A judge has temporarily ordered Oakland International Airport in California to stop using the name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" as the cities' legal battle plays out.




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Scientists Are Using CT Scanners to Reveal the Secrets of More Than Two Dozen Ancient Egyptian Mummies

For the first time, researchers were able to see inside the mummies in the Chicago Field Museum's collections. Their findings paint a more comprehensive picture of ancient Egyptian life




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NDP election platform promises affordability and better access to housing, health care

Promises to build 30,000 affordable rental homes, make Halifax ferries free and temporarily remove the provincial tax on gasoline were centrepieces of the Nova Scotia NDP election platform released Wednesday.



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Raising the Roof unveils first Winnipeg home, plans for additional projects to combat homelessness

As the need for affordable housing in Winnipeg continues to grow, organizations like Raising the Roof are stepping up to help families in need.



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A time-lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont.

A time lapse of the moon rising over Windsor, Ont., Nov. 12, 2024, from a CBC tower camera.




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Windsor hopes to avoid expropriating land for $50M housing, homelessness help hub

Administration initially said that negotiations had failed and the land would be expropriated within four to eight months.



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Ottawa businesses worry about potential postal disruption

Businesses in Ottawa are bracing for the prospect of a postal strike or lockout on the eve of the holiday shopping season.



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Pacific Highway border crossing to add 4 more vehicle lanes in $33M US expansion

The United States is expanding the number of lanes at the Pacific Highway border crossing from Surrey, B.C., to Blaine, Wash. The $33 million US ($46 million) contract will increase the number of entry lanes from six to 10.



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Straight Through Processing (STP)

Discover the Straight Through Processing (STP) solution that streamlines the end-to-end trading lifecycle and provides real-time trade flow between the front and middle office.




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News24 Business | Treasury proposes minimum alcohol price, changes to excise rules

Treasury has proposed the implementation of a floor price below which alcoholic beverages cannot be sold.




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News24 Business | Carbon tax: Eskom to receive 'price neutrality' in phase 2

Treasury has published a discussion document on phase 2 of the carbon tax, which kicks in 1 January 2026




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News24 Business | Bitcoin hits $91 000 for first time on Trump support

Bitcoin reached a record high above $91 000 Wednesday as the world's biggest cryptocurrency benefits from president-elect Donald Trump's pledge to ease regulation around digital tokens.




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What 23andMe business troubles could mean for users' genetic data

The company is laying off 40% of its workforce and discontinuing its therapeutics division.




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News24 Business | Telkom wins order to raid company it says used stolen data to 'poach' clients

A source says over 1 300 customers have been lured away using data allegedly harvested by a franchise employee.




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News24 Business | Blockbuster game boosts Tencent's profit

Tencent's revenue rose 8% after the summer release of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile helped China's most valuable company resist a severe economic downturn.




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News24 Business | SA data centre giant taps Absa for R8bn loan to build AI-ready facility

Teraco Data Environments hired Absa to syndicate an R8 billion loan as the company gears up for a new facility to meet rising demand from artificial intelligence applications.




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News24 Business | Prosus unlocks R36bn through Swiggy's India IPO, eyes PayU in 2025

Prosus, the consumer internet behemoth and Naspers subsidiary, says it unlocked $2 billion (about R36 billion) in value after the listing of Indian food delivery giant Swiggy on Wednesday.




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News24 Business | TFG's Bash buys Zando online domain

TFG's Bash platform, which is set to break even or be profitable two years earlier than forecast, has bought the South African domain name of the now-defunct online fashion retailer Zando.




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News24 Business | Virgin Active owner Brait gets investee boost, but NAV halves after hefty shareholder lift

Investment holding company Brait reported a boost from its underlying portfolio on Wednesday, including a 6% rise in Virgin Active membership.




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News24 Business | Mall owner frets about fire risk, insurance amid Joburg water crisis

While SA's commercial property prospects are improving along with renewed interest from investors, Dipula Income Fund says Johannesburg's water crisis is a significant concern for landlords, carrying serious ramifications for fire protection and insurance.




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News24 Business | Suspended Lotteries company secretary loses again in court

Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them.




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News24 Business | Emira still avoiding new SA deals as it eyes massive Polish payday

Emira Property Fund's partnership with Poland-focused DL Invest Group includes redemption clauses that could yield it up to R4.2 billion in five years, more than 70% of Emira's current market value on the JSE.




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News24 Business | Business brief | Southern Sun sees earnings rise; China boosts its property market

An overview of the biggest business developments in SA and beyond.




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News24 Business | Union says ArcelorMittal strike to start on Thursday, picket planned for Vanderbijlpark

South Africa's metalworkers' union said it will go on strike at ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd on Thursday to protest job cuts that have impacted 107 workers.




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News24 Business | Brait eyes riding off into the sunset by end 2027 as it guns for New Look, Virgin Active sales

Brait is looking to sell UK fashion retailer New Look between October 2025 and March 2026 with a Virgin Active sale or initial public offering (IPO) targeted a year later, after which the rest of its operations will be wound down.




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News24 Business | Postbank turns the tide: Profits rise, fraud down as cleanup pays off

Postbank has said that it has reached a profit in the first two quarters of the financial year, with reported cases of fraud down 80% year-on-year.




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Did You Know? Sushi Was Not Meant to Be Eaten Initially! Uncover Its Surprising Origins

The Story Of Sushi: From its humble beginnings as a way to save food to becoming a global sensation, sushi has come a long way.




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Ranveer Singh's Anniversary Post For Deepika Padukone Proves She Loves Desserts - See Pics

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone celebrated their 6th marriage anniversary




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Lego Horizon Adventures Review: Missing Pieces

Guerrilla Games’ latest Horizon title — the second one in two weeks — is a candy-coloured reinterpretation of Horizon Zero Dawn, which just got a remaster that dialled up the graphical presentation of the 2017 breakout PS4 hit. Lego Horizon Adventures, on the other hand, amps up the silliness.




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Netflix Says 70 Million Users Now Watch Shows With Advertising

More than 50 percent of new subscribers are opting for Netflix’s ad-supported plan in the countries where it is available. Netflix has priced its advertising-supported plan as a less-expensive alternative for cost-conscious users.




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Samson Becomes 1st Batter Ever To Register Embarrassing T20I World Record

After two back-to-back centuries in two straight T20Is, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has now scored two back-to-back ducks




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Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 Trailer: Gurmeet Choudhary Joins Tahir Raj Bhasin, Shweta Tripathi, And Anchal Singh In Netflix's Thrilling Crime Drama

Written and directed by Sidharth Sengupta, Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2 will be released on Netflix on November 22




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Sonakshi Sinha's Famjam Pics With Husband Zaheer Iqbal, Sister-In-Law Sanam Ratansi. Fans Call Her "Bhabi"

Sonakshi and Zaheer actively share pictures from their vacation diaries




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The Internet Thinks Ameesha Patel Is Dating Businessman Nirvaan Birla: "Lovely Evening With My Darling"

Ameesha addressed Nirvaan as "darling" in the caption




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To New Mom Deepika Padukone, A Wedding Anniversary Wish From Ranveer Singh: "Every Day Is Wife Appreciation Day, But..."

The couple welcomed their first child in September




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What Melania Trump Said About Jill Biden's Call Post Trump Assassination Attempt

Jill Biden reached out to Melania Trump after an assassination attempt on her husband Donald Trump in Pennsylvania's Butler City on July 13 this year.




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"My Child Can't Speak Yet": Manipur Man Appeals For Safe Release Of Family Missing After Jiribam Encounter

The father of two children - who went missing along with their mother and three others from Manipur's Jiribam after an encounter between suspected Kuki insurgents and the security forces - has appealed to the authorities to find them.




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'Nostradamus' Of US Polls Blames Incorrect Prediction On Elon Musk And "Explosion" Of Disinformation

Allan Lichtman, often dubbed the "Nostradamus" of US Presidential Polls, is blaming the "explosion" of disinformation and billionaire Elon Musk for his incorrect prediction that Kamala Harris would win the 2024 election.




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What Melania Trump Said About Jill Biden's Call Post Trump Assassination Attempt

Jill Biden reached out to Melania Trump after an assassination attempt on her husband Donald Trump in Pennsylvania's Butler City on July 13 this year.