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Taipei probes suspected Chinese spy linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang

Taiwanese intelligence officers are investigating how Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy who had an affair with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, was able to visit the democratic island claimed by Beijing.

FDA warning: Ozempic, other weight-loss drugs can cause vision loss

The Food and Drug Administration on Monday said popular GLP-1 weight-loss medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy and others must put a warning about greater risks for permanent vision loss on their packaging.

21 Canadian soldiers still in the hospital after deadly base fire

More than 20 Canadian soldiers remain hospitalized after a fire broke out during a live-fire exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta that killed four military personnel and injured nearly 40 others last month.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth casts impeachment push as attack on U.S. troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday equated the push for his impeachment on Capitol Hill as an attack on U.S. troops who carried out operations in Iran, Venezuela and the Caribbean, as he faces a growing number of calls for his firing.

Inflation rose 0.4% in October, gov't says, as Fed weighs rate increase

Consumer prices rose modestly but higher than expected in October, the government said Tuesday in its first inflation report following midterm elections that hinged on affordability.

Department of Justice sues Lyft over alleged discrimination practices

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Lyft, seeking $53 million in relief for individuals with disabilities who submitted complaints to Lyft or the department about alleged discrimination by the ridesharing company.

Anthropic seeks valuation of about $1.3 trillion when it becomes a publicly traded company

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic is looking for an approximately $1.3 trillion valuation in an initial public offering despite new questions about the massive amounts of money flowing into the sector.

Rep. Lauren Boebert projected to lose reelection to Democratic challenger in Colorado

Rep. Lauren Boebert's Democratic challenger, Eileen Laubacher, declared victory Monday, ending Ms. Boebert's tenure in what is considered Colorado's most conservative district.

Trump urges Congress to 'stand up for Pete' as Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment

President Trump rallied behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday night, urging Congress to reject outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie's push to impeach him.

Doctors shun 'miracle drug' label for GLP-1s amid emerging health claims about weight-loss drugs

Doctors are warning against treating GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes as a "miracle drug" for a range of ailments.

US Air Force evacuates tankers from base in England due to Iran threat, Wall Street Journal reports

The U.S. Air Force has evacuated air refueling tankers from its base in eastern England due to a threat from Iran, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday

Ukrainian and Russian diplomats convene for U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi

Representatives from Ukraine and Russia arrived Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for the first round of talks aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to Moscow's nearly five-year-long invasion.