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Lilly combination therapy outperforms Zepbound in trial

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 10:08:25 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: Eli Lilly's experimental combination obesity treatment helped patients with diabetes lose substantially more weight than its blockbuster Zepbound in a head-to-head mid-stage trial, the drugmaker said September 30.

Patients receiving the highest tested dose of EloraTZP lost an average of 23.3 percent of their body weight over 48 weeks, compared with 14.8 percent for those receiving the high

Jury finds Meta misled users over Facebook data practices

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:53:33 GMT

SANTA FE, New Mexico: Meta faces potential civil penalties in New Mexico after a jury found that the company misled residents about Facebook's data practices and its policies on hate speech and misinformation.

The verdict came on Friday after a two-week trial in a lawsuit filed by the state's attorney general in 2021. The case arose from allegations that Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm involved

Top 25 roundup: No. 25 Mizzou runs it up in rout of No. 8 Florida

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:55:13 GMT

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Austin Simmons threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, Jamal Roberts ran for 211 yards and three scores, and No. 25 Missouri's defense shut down star running back Jadan Baugh in a 45-17 victory Saturday afternoon over No. 8 Florida in Columbia, Mo.

Roberts broke two long second-half runs, one for 77 yards and later an 80-yard touchdown for the Tigers, who scored 35 straight p

No. 11 LSU demolishes FCS opponent McNeese 63-14

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 03:40:26 GMT

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Sam Leavitt passed for three touchdowns in limited action, Corey Barber Jr. caught two of the scoring passes, Harlem Berry and Stacy Gage each rushed for more than 100 yards and No. 11 LSU routed McNeese 63-14 on Saturday night in Baton Rouge, La.Leavitt, who is the second-leading rusher for the Tigers (4-1) but has been hampered by a hamstring injury, did not run the ball and played j

Gypsy Rose Blanchards boyfriend found dead

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:49:17 GMT

Blanchards 2015 conspiracy to kill her abusive mother drew years of intense media attention in the US, inspiring multiple screen adaptations

The partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a prominent US true-crime figure known for her role in the 2015 killing of her abusive mother, has been found dead at his Louisiana home in a suspected drug overdose.

Ken Urker was discovered unresponsive at his Rac

Gypsy Rose Blanchard's boyfriend found dead

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:49:17 GMT

Blanchard's 2015 conspiracy to kill her abusive mother drew years of intense media attention in the US, inspiring multiple screen adaptations

The partner of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a prominent US true-crime figure known for her role in the 2015 killing of her abusive mother, has been found dead at his Louisiana

No. 18 USC strives to bounce back vs. Washington

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:25:10 GMT

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Saturday night's Big Ten Conference matchup between Washington and No. 18 Southern California will take on added pressure because both teams are heading into Los Angeles' Memorial Coliseum after losing last week.

Southern Cal (4-1, 1-1) saw its undefeated start come to an end with a 41-27 home loss to then-No. 20 Oregon last week. The defeat marked the Trojans' fifth straight to

Marcel Reed, Texas A&M aim to pick it up vs. Arkansas

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:55:07 GMT

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Texas A&M is coming off a second consecutive conference loss that dropped the Aggies out of the AP Top 25 poll.

Mike Elko's group is eyeing a bounce-back game against Arkansas in Southeastern Conference play Saturday night in College Station, Texas.

After being ranked as high as No. 8, the Aggies (2-2, 0-2) suffered a 31-21 home loss to Kentucky on Sept. 19 before falli

Reports: Giants releasing WR Odell Beckham Jr.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:55:15 GMT

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The New York Giants are releasing wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. after three games and zero catches, multiple outlets reported on Tuesday.

Beckham, 33, played only 20 snaps on offense and received just one target, which came during Sunday's 12-7 victory against the Tennessee Titans in East Rutherford, N.J.

After not playing in the NFL last season, the popular 'OBJ' m

Vikings Against Dolphins Week 4 Game Preview

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:35:18 GMT

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EAGAN, Minn.There's no such thing as a 'gimme' game in this league, regardless of records heading into any matchup.

Minnesota (3-0) hosts Miami (0-3) on Sunday riding high on an eight-game winning streak (since Week 14 last season) that's featured an historic level of defense, a flurry of special teams honors and sights of explosiveness on offense; and has continued during cha

Packers sign G Kevin Zeitler

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:13:06 GMT

Green Bay places WR Jayden Reed on injured reserve, signs two players to the practice squad

The Green Bay Packers signed GKevin Zeitler(ZITE-ler), placed WRJayden Reedon injured reserve and signed DTDavid Blay Jr.and WRColeman Owento the practice squad. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transactions Wednesday.

Zeitler (6-4, 31

Game Preview: Falcons vs. Saints | 2026 NFL Week 4

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:06:18 GMT

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Video- Eastpointe Police officer run over by suspect fleeing traffic stop

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:38:18 GMT
Video- Eastpointe Police officer run over by suspect fleeing traffic stop

Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police conduct 'traffic stop' on a couch

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:37:05 GMT
Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police conduct 'traffic stop' on a couch

Video- Kansas City officer, Clay County deputy pull man from burning truck

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:56 GMT
Video- Kansas City officer, Clay County deputy pull man from burning truck

Trooper Hayden Phillips fatally shot while patrolling I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:48 GMT
Trooper Hayden Phillips fatally shot while patrolling I-65 in Warren County, Kentucky

Bodycam video released in NYPD shooting of woman who stabbed 2 in Times Square

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:41 GMT
Bodycam video released in NYPD shooting of woman who stabbed 2 in Times Square

UConn Police offer tuition waivers for police, fire in effort to boost recrf

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:36:33 GMT
UConn Police offer tuition waivers for police, fire in effort to boost recrf

Connecticut police terminated 80% of pursuits early due to restrictions in 2025, study finds

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:35:39 GMT
Connecticut police terminated 80% of pursuits early due to restrictions in 2025, study finds

San Diego man gets two years in prison for stealing $180K from low-income families

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:38:11 GMT
San Diego man gets two years in prison for stealing $180K from low-income families

Uruguay ranks third in Latin America for international air passengers per capita MercoPress

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:10:02 GMT
Uruguay ranks third in Latin America for international air passengers per capita MercoPress

Victims of Catalina medical helicopter crash identified

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:37:47 GMT
Victims of Catalina medical helicopter crash identified

Speaker says community is key to improving school attendance

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:14:46 GMT
Speaker says community is key to improving school attendance

LSU-McNeese State- Score, live updates from Tiger Stadium - LSU

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:17 GMT
LSU-McNeese State- Score, live updates from Tiger Stadium - LSU

Saints could be without 2 starting linebackers vs Atlanta - Saints

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:11:56 GMT
Saints could be without 2 starting linebackers vs Atlanta - Saints

LSU football takes care of business vs. McNeese State - LSU

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:11:55 GMT
LSU football takes care of business vs. McNeese State - LSU

LSU-McNeese picks- What our LSU beat team expects to see - LSU

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:11:31 GMT
LSU-McNeese picks- What our LSU beat team expects to see - LSU

Student sent pellet gun directly to Plaquemine High School

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:11:22 GMT
Student sent pellet gun directly to Plaquemine High School

GST fears linger as West Aussies brace for higher taxes, health service cuts

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:11:13 GMT
GST fears linger as West Aussies brace for higher taxes, health service cuts

Southerns Marshall Faulk explains absence of key players

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:10:53 GMT
Southerns Marshall Faulk explains absence of key players

Zachary and St. Amant face off in Week 5 prep football game Sports

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:10:32 GMT
Zachary and St. Amant face off in Week 5 prep football game Sports

Three things we learned from LSUs blowout win over McNeese - LSU

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:10:26 GMT
Three things we learned from LSUs blowout win over McNeese - LSU

Southern football loses to Arkansas-Pine Bluff at homecoming

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:10:12 GMT
Southern football loses to Arkansas-Pine Bluff at homecoming

Editorial- More degrees mean more opportunity for La. residents s

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:09:54 GMT
Editorial- More degrees mean more opportunity for La. residents s

LSU coach Lane Kiffin sends message in record, runaway win - LSU

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:09:48 GMT
LSU coach Lane Kiffin sends message in record, runaway win - LSU

As midterms near, some Republicans are talking back to Trump Politics

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:09:25 GMT
As midterms near, some Republicans are talking back to Trump Politics

Lane Kiffin not happy with Winston Watkins drops vs McNeese - LSU

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:08:44 GMT
Lane Kiffin not happy with Winston Watkins drops vs McNeese - LSU

Roger Goodell on 20 years since NFL returned to New Orleans - Saints

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:08:22 GMT
Roger Goodell on 20 years since NFL returned to New Orleans - Saints

Stephanie Grace- John Kennedy aims claptrap at Jack Smith

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:08:08 GMT
Stephanie Grace- John Kennedy aims claptrap at Jack Smith

Baton Rouge prep football notes- Central, Zachary win big Sports

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:07:41 GMT
Baton Rouge prep football notes- Central, Zachary win big Sports

LWFC to take up reduction in hen mallards, pintails take - Louisiana Outdoors

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:07:26 GMT
LWFC to take up reduction in hen mallards, pintails take - Louisiana Outdoors

Three things from Southerns loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:06:44 GMT
Three things from Southerns loss to Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Louisiana fortified roof discounts could end after 15 years

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:06:39 GMT
Louisiana fortified roof discounts could end after 15 years

Central hosts Ouachita Parish in big prep football game Sports

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:06:29 GMT
Central hosts Ouachita Parish in big prep football game Sports

BCB Celebrates Team's North American Win

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:02:53 GMT
BCB Celebrates Team's North American Win

Pope, in video, prays for those struggling with mental health challenges Headlines

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 07:34:14 GMT
Pope, in video, prays for those struggling with mental health challenges Headlines

Two Iranian men identified Manchester synagogue as site for alleged bomb plot, court hears

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:37:33 GMT
Two Iranian men identified Manchester synagogue as site for alleged bomb plot, court hears

UK urged to act as Polymarket takes bets on whether HSBC and Lloyds will fail - Banking

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:36:13 GMT
UK urged to act as Polymarket takes bets on whether HSBC and Lloyds will fail - Banking

Polymarket UFC Promo Code NOLA- Grab $25 Deposit Bonus

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:14:35 GMT
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The winner of the Plaquemine-Brusly game had to stave off a late comeback

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:38 GMT
The winner of the Plaquemine-Brusly game had to stave off a late comeback

The Saints have a William Sherman and a Ulysses. Yes, theyve heard the Civil War jokes.

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:13:07 GMT
The Saints have a William Sherman and a Ulysses. Yes, theyve heard the Civil War jokes.

The winner between Prairieville-Dutchtown got all of its points via field goals

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:11:23 GMT
The winner between Prairieville-Dutchtown got all of its points via field goals

BetMGM Promo Code NOLA1500- Get $150 UFC Bonus or $1,500 Bet

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:11:17 GMT
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Mold, leaks, more- Kenner spends millions to fix Pontchartrain Center ahead of Pelicans G-League

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:10:44 GMT
Mold, leaks, more- Kenner spends millions to fix Pontchartrain Center ahead of Pelicans G-League

Kalshi UFC Promo Code NOLA- Secure $2,000 Sign-Up Bonus

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:09:57 GMT
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Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:08:50 GMT
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Trio of hotels get new general manager; museum promotes new publication director

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:07:07 GMT
Trio of hotels get new general manager; museum promotes new publication director

Pelicans practice at St. Augustine High not just all fun and games

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 09:07:03 GMT
Pelicans practice at St. Augustine High not just all fun and games

Cardigan Farmers Market marks first anniversary with events

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 08:40:08 GMT
Cardigan Farmers Market marks first anniversary with events