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The UK government is launching trials to assess the impact of weight-loss drugs, particularly Mounjaro, on obesity-related health issues and employment. Health Secretary Wes Streeting suggests these treatments could alleviate NHS pressures and boost the economy by helping unemployed individuals return to work. Experts warn of overwhelming demand on NHS services.
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Harvard University's endowment has reported lower 20-year annualized returns than several Ivy League rivals, including Yale and Princeton. Despite having the largest endowment in the U.S. at $50.7 billion, Harvard's performance has been hindered by management changes and investment missteps, raising concerns about its financial strategy.
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Researchers at the University of Oxford are developing OvarianVax, a vaccine designed to teach the immune system to recognize and attack early-stage ovarian cancer. Funded by Cancer Research UK, the vaccine could potentially be available on the NHS, aiming to eliminate the disease that claims around 4,100 lives annually in the UK.
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In 2024, at least 52 migrants have died attempting to cross the English Channel, with four fatalities reported recently, including a child. The International Organization for Migration calls for safer migration routes, while UK officials emphasize the need to combat people smuggling. The situation highlights the ongoing dangers faced by migrants seeking refuge in the UK.
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Labour MP Josh MacAlister introduced the Safer Phones Bill to Parliament, aiming to limit children's smartphone use. The bill proposes making schools mobile-free zones, raising the age for data consent from 13 to 16, and enhancing regulations on addictive apps. The debate is set for early next year.