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There are now positive results from five late-stage trials on retatrutide, which Lilly is positioning as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio.

The fine follows a two year DMA investigation into Google’s Search and Play Store policies, which will now have to change.

Marc Tarpenning and Martin Eberhard dreamed up Tesla, then convinced Elon Musk to fund it. Two decades later, they’re backing TELO, a maker of pint-sized electric trucks.

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Uganda and Nigeria have renewed efforts to strengthen trade and investment cooperation, with a high-level Ugandan delegation in Abuja pushing for improved market access, easier business movement and stronger economic partnerships between the two countries.

Austin and Texas Cyclospora cases are rising. Here's what H-E-B, Whole Foods and health officials say about lettuce safety and recalls.

A viral Buc-ee's pay scale sign shows general managers earning up to $275,000 without a college degree, igniting fierce debate over student debt.

My first lesson in digital literacy happened when I was trying to apply for higher education abroad! Much of the conversation today about the future of work focuses on artificial intelligence and digital transformation, underscoring the growing importance of digital skills. As I listen to these intriguing discussions, I think about the many rural young […] The post If the future is digital, are rural youth learning d

(Bloomberg) -- SpaceX will again attempt a major test of its massive Starship rocket on Thursday after abandoning takeoff last week, exposing investors to th...

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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda last week reaffirmed its commitment to advancing mobility, innovation and economic growth as the Platinum and Official Title Sponsor of the 2026 NCBA Auto Show, Uganda’s premier automotive exhibition. Held from 17–19 July 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds, this year’s edition marked a major milestone as the … The post NCBA Bank Uganda drives automotive innovation

Uganda and South Sudan have opened a two-day bilateral meeting in Arua City aimed at addressing border challenges, improving trade and strengthening security cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

Americans are retiring sooner than they expect, and they have regrets.

One year after rebranding from PostBank Uganda, Pearl Bank says the transformation has gone beyond a new name and logo, positioning the institution as a digitally driven, Ugandan-owned bank focused on expanding financial inclusion, supporting entrepreneurship and driving sustainable prosperity.

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration are weighing the evidence for seven different peptides. Favorable votes would pave the way for easier access.

Cases of the intestinal illness, which can cause explosive diarrhea, rose to nearly 300 this week in Kansas, up from 55 last week, according to numbers from the state.

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Watu Uganda has reached a major milestone after financing one million devices through Watu Simu, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to smartphones and digital opportunities for Ugandans across the country. The milestone was celebrated at an event in Kampala on July 20 2026, coinciding with seven years of … The post Watu Uganda reaches one million device financing milest

NPR's A Martinez asks Nate Soares of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute how two experimental OpenAI models hacked their way onto the internet and into another AI company, without instruction.

Furious Americans have claimed they are “done” with playing Powerball – after the popular lotto game reached the shores of the UK.

U.S. Treasury yields climbed on Wednesday, following oil prices higher, as traders also reacted to a slump in weekly claims for unemployment insurance.

KAMPALA — The Uganda Securities Exchange (USE) has received its first independent credit rating from ICRA Rating Agency Limited, a milestone leaders say demonstrates the Exchange’s financial strength, institutional resilience and commitment to strengthening Uganda’s capital markets. The rating was officially unveiled during a ceremony attended by representatives from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), ICRA, […] The

Brent crude’s rise towards $100 threatens a prolonged surge in inflation and resetting interest rate expectations