The US FDA has approved the anti-diabetic drug Zepbound (Tirzepatide) for managing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in obese adults. Eli Lilly plans to launch the drug in India by 2025, pending approvals. The treatment is expected to be a breakthrough by aiding weight reduction, which in turn improves breathing during sleep.
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Attorneys general from 18 Democratic-led states, joined by San Francisco and Washington, DC, have sued to block President Trump's executive order that refuses citizenship for US-born children of unauthorized immigrants. Filed in Massachusetts federal court, the suit challenges Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship, with officials arguing it exceeds presidential authority.
A 22-year-old woman, reported missing from Delhi on December 14th, was found deceased in a Paschim Vihar hotel room. Her boyfriend was later found dead near Gurgaon railway tracks. The couple was last seen together at a Punjabi Bagh restaurant on December 15th. While post-mortem shows no signs of physical assault on the woman, police await viscera reports.
US Supreme Court rejected President-elect Donald Trump's request to delay his sentencing in the hush money case, ruling that sentencing will not significantly impact his responsibilities. Trump was convicted on 34 counts related to falsifying business records for a payment to Stormy Daniels. He is set to attend his virtual sentencing in Manhattan.
A man accused of smuggling ganja was acquitted after a Chennai court dismissed the case due to police using a fruit vendor's weighing scales instead of their own equipment. The trial court highlighted contradictions in the prosecution's evidence and improper handling of the narcotic. Similar issues with evidence collection have led to other acquittals in the city.
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US President Donald Trump aims to lead in cryptocurrencies, stating the importance of staying ahead and support the industry with less strict regulations. Praised by the industry, Trump now shows strong backing, shifting from previous skepticism. A new executive order establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, recognizing Bitcoin's significant growth.
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