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Woman with Signos wearable and appSource: SignosThe Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved the first-ever glucose monitoring system specifically for weight loss from the startup Signos, establishing a new option for Americans to manage their weight. Current treatment options for losing weight – popular drugs like GLP-1s and surgical interventions – are typically limited to patients with obesity or a certain BMI. Obesity drugs such as Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound can also be difficult to access due to their high costs, limited U.S. insurance coverage and constrained supply.But now, any patient can purchase a Signos membership to…

Torrential rain battered Karachi on Tuesday, paralysing daily life, flooding roads and leaving many commuters stranded for hours. Vehicles were stuck in long queues across major thoroughfares due to waterlogging, while residents struggled to reach their destinations. Despite the disruption, the spirit of Karachiites remained undimmed. Businesses, shops and mosques opened their doors to stranded passers-by, offering them a place to sit and rest. “If you are caught in the rain, our doors are open. Come in, take a seat, dry off, and make yourself at home. You’re welcome to use our WiFi, charge your phone, or simply wait for…

In an aerial view, a Target store is seen on August 11, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesTarget will report fiscal second-quarter earnings before the bell on Wednesday, as investors look for signs that the struggling discounter is getting back on track.Here’s what Wall Street expects for the company’s most recent three-month period, according to a survey of analysts by LSEG:Earnings per share: $2.03 expectedRevenue: $24.93 billion expectedThe Minneapolis-based retailer’s annual sales have been roughly stagnant for about four years. Shares of Target have tumbled about 60% from their all-time high in late 2021.The big-box retailer’s problems…

Power outages were reported across several parts of Karachi amid heavy rainfall since Tuesday morning, with many areas still plunged into darkness, leaving netizens frustrated as they grapple with daily disruptions and limited access to essential services. At least seven people were reported dead heavy monsoon rains battered the city, flooding neighbourhoods, paralysing traffic and knocking out power, prompting the mayor to enforce a rain emergency. K-Electric (KE) spokesperson said that Karachi’s drainage system was overwhelmed by rainfall that far exceeded its designed capacity, resulting in urban flooding across the city and complicating power restoration work in several localities. In…

The logo of Japanese company SoftBank Group is seen outside the company’s headquarters in Tokyo on January 22, 2025. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty ImagesShares of SoftBank Group plunged as much as 9.17% Wednesday, as technology stocks in Asia declined, tracking losses in U.S. peers overnight.The Japanese tech-focused investment firm saw shares drop for a second consecutive session, following its announcement of a $2 billion investment in Intel. Intel shares rose 6.97% to close at $25.31 Tuesday stateside.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconSoftBank Group sharesOther Japanese tech stocks also declined, with semiconductor giant Advantest falling as much as 6.27%. Meanwhile, shares in Renesas…

Tourism operations in Punjab’s Salt Range, Murree and other northern areas have been suspended due to heavy monsoon rains, landslides and an increase in cloudburst incidents. Punjab Tourism Secretary Raja Jahangir Anwar said on Tuesday that climate change has severely disrupted the tourism sector, causing substantial economic losses. “Both domestic and international tourism have suffered,” he said. “The cable car service in Patriata has been closed after one of its pylons collapsed during torrential rains.” For the past two days, tourist activities across Murree, Kallar Kahar, Chakwal’s lakes and other northern destinations have been at a complete halt. Read: DG ISPR…

A three–six member Pakistani delegation, comprising doctors, media professionals, and social leaders, is participating in the Global Sumud Flotilla—an international mission aimed at breaking the siege of Gaza and delivering urgent humanitarian and medical assistance to Palestinians. This was announced by Pakistan Palestine Forum leader Wahaj Ahmed during a press conference at the National Press Club Islamabad, alongside Dr Osama Riaz, Ismail Khan, Syed Aziz Nizami, and Fahad Ishtiaq, who are part of the delegation, according to a press release issued last week. Read More: Thousands evacuate homes as fears of Israeli ground offensive grow in Gaza Ahmed further said that several prominent…

The wait is finally over as Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) announced the O Level results for the May–June session today, Tuesday, August 19. More than 100,000 students from over 700 schools across the country sat the Cambridge qualifications this year, including O Levels, IGCSEs, and A Levels. The results mark a key milestone for thousands of candidates as they prepare for higher education pathways. An O’ Level student was overcome with emotion. “Mujhe kuch samajh nahi aa raha mein kya bol rahi hoon, but I am happy with 3A*s, 3As and 2Bs,”* she said, wiping away the tears. She…

ISLAMABAD: Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General Lt General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, NDMA Chairman Lt Gen Inam Haider and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar briefed the media on Tuesday regarding the ongoing relief operations amid heavy monsoon rains and flooding. DG ISPR said the Army, under the army chief’s direction, had intensified relief operations, rescuing 6,903 people and providing medical support through nine camps in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Eight army units were engaged in relief work in the province, while two battalions were operating in Buner. Army Aviation was also assisting in rescue and supply missions. Tarar said that, on the prime minister’s directives,…

The Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History is seen from the Washington Monument on June 19, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Carter | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has ordered his lawyers to snuff out what he calls “woke” content at museums by copying the playbook his administration is using to force concessions from colleges and universities.Trump’s command in a Truth Social post calls out the Smithsonian Institution, whose content he targeted in an executive order in March.But it also appears to go further, by criticizing not just “Museums throughout Washington” but those “all over the…