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BHEKISISA: SA’s regulators are struggling to keep up with black market weight-loss jabs
South African regulators have won an important court battle against a pharmacy making its own versions of popular weight-loss injections. But illegal and experimental drugs are still being sold openly, while new rules to crack down on the trade are months away.
The Michigan Senate Race Keeps Getting Nastier
Supporters of Mike Rogers, the Republican candidate, have described his Democratic opponent, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, as un-American and worse.
Malaysia keeps Indonesia firefighting aid offer open, no local companies linked to forest fires
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 23 — Malaysia’s offer to help Indonesia tackle forest fires causing transboundary haze...
Why do mathematicians keep proving things they already know?
What exactly is a mathematical proof? Columnist Jacob Aron breaks down how mathematicians plot a course to answer open questions, and how finding several solutions to the same problem is an important part of the whole endeavour of maths
'We had a plan B, C and D': UAE retailers pledge to keep food prices stable amid Iran war disruption
Food industry leaders in the UAE have pledged to keep prices in check and shelves well stocked, as they look to curb the effects of the Iran war . The conflict, which began on February 28, has caused widespread disruption across the region. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz , where commercial ships have been attacked by Iran, has hit supply chain
‘Ride with it’: Trump instructs Republicans to keep running deeply divisive ad
The US president said the commercial was “hitting pay dirt” and Vivek Ramaswamy should thank God for the political ammunition provided by Amy Acton’s estranged mother.
Keeping erroneous bank credit attracts 5-10 years’ jail — CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that keeping erroneous bank credit is a financial crime that attracts a jail term of five to 10 years. Read More: https://punchng.com/keeping-erroneous-bank-credit-attracts-5-10-years-jail-cbn/
Keeping Madhubala alive: The fight for Karachi’s captive elephants
Karachi's last two African elephants remain in captivity. Their sisters are already dead. Will they survive?
How to keep safe online in the wake of AI-supercharged hacking
There are basic steps everyone should take to protect themselves.
The mini budget keeps SA diplomacy afloat, but structural rot still festers
The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement offers Dirco a temporary lifeline, but underlying governance failures, unstaffed embassies and decaying overseas properties show South Africa’s diplomatic corps remains deeply in crisis.
Meta’s deal to keep Zuckerberg in California adds fuel to wealth tax debate ahead of election
With less than two weeks before the midterm elections, Meta made clear that Mark Zuckerberg is staying in California if the wealth tax passes.
WoW: Forever Is Keeping Its Secrets Close To The Chest
World of Warcraft: Forever players may have searched its beta with a fine-toothed comb, but Blizzard said there are still plenty of secrets waiting to be found come launch and beyond. In a new WoW: Forever Podcast dedicated to the end of the beta, Blizzard made clear it's keeping many of the game's surprises close to its chest. Senior game designer Josh Gree
₹60-crore annual fund to keep T.N. police stations clean
State approves proposal of DGP to engage outsourced sanitary workers to ensure cleanliness
Dubai Municipality reveals plan to keep city safe from impact of heavy rain
Dubai Municipality has unveiled its new strategy to keep the emirate safe from heavy flooding caused by excessive rainfall . The authority has prepared 10 temporary water collection lakes in "strategic locations to accommodate rainwater runoff in the event of heavy rainfall and reduce pressure on the main drainage networks", Dubai Media Office reported on Th
A 100-day plan to keep Joburg’s lights on
City Power’s collapse threatens Johannesburg’s future. The Centre for Development and Enterprise outlines a 100-day turnaround plan for incoming leadership to restore governance, fix finances and keep the lights on.
Aardman at 50: Keeping Animation Independent and Hand-Made
As the Bristol studio behind 'Wallace & Gromit' and 'Shaun the Sheep' turns 50, employee-owned Aardman is betting that handmade animation, flexible partnerships and a Halloween-ready third Shaun feature can sustain its independence.
Passwortmanager ohne Cloud-Zwang: Update für KeePassXC
KeePassXC 2.8.0 schließt Sicherheitslücken, unterstützt Auto-Type unter Wayland und ermöglicht den Datenbankabgleich über externe Programme.
Omar says she can't keep living in home federal agents searched
The Minnesota Democrat told MS NOW's Chris Hayes that her address is now public and she is facing death threats. She said her children visit on and off, and she doesn't want people tracking them.
'Don't worry, I'm here': How video calls keep incarcerated parents anchored in their children’s lives
Under the Project Hope initiative, parents behind bars are able to keep up-to-date about their school-going children's lives through quarterly video calls.
Ex-Fulham goalkeeper Vaughan dies at 62
Former Fulham and Cambridge United goalkeeper, John Vaughan, has died at the age of 62. He also had a long career as a goalkeeping coach. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-fulham-goalkeeper-vaughan-dies-at-62/
How Singapore is preparing to keep its power grid reliable as demand grows
Singapore's peak electricity demand is projected to grow by between 2.9 per cent and 6.5 per cent annually over the next decade, according to EMA.
‘People mistake innovation for creating something new’: Apple’s former head of music on keeping things simple
New book discusses Steve Jobs, U2’s automatic album download and the culture of secrecy at one of the world’s biggest companies
Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns
Oct 21 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to keep him living in California after the CEO warned he was considering leaving the state that houses the company's headquarters if voters pass a wealth tax proposal next month.
FCC chair warns media not to run the "fake polls" Trump keeps complaining about
Ex-FCC chairs say Brendan Carr aims to scare broadcasters into self-censorship.
Enterprises keep buying software upgrades that IT thinks will make things worse
Survey of 2,018 IT heads at big firms points to a lack of leverage.
Haryana Congress flays BJP government over its failure to keep poll promises
Deteriorating law and order, farmers’ grievances, unemployment, corruption, poor healthcare services and drug abuse are among other issues. The Congress leaders cornered the BJP on the government’s completion of two years of its third term in Haryana
AI is advancing rapidly. Who's keeping it in check?
As AI advances at a rapid pace, tech leaders are weighing how to manage its risks while staying ahead in the race against China. Jo Ling Kent speaks with some of the biggest names in tech about their plans for keeping AI in check and addressing its potential dangers.
Meta agrees deal to keep Zuckerberg in California despite wealth tax proposal
Group to create new class of non-voting shares to allow stock sales without diluting founder’s control
Los Angeles Film and TV Shoot Days Keep Plunging As Local Officials Scramble for a Turnaround Plan
Production levels in the city have dropped the last two quarters despite a record number of titles getting tax credits.
California Tried to Jumpstart the Film Economy. Production Keeps Falling.
California’s $750 million bet on Hollywood has not reversed the overall decline in production, according to data released Wednesday by FilmLA. Instead, production levels fell 3.7% in the third quarter — even as the share of projects receiving state subsidies continued to rise. Location shoots remain well below the five-year average. State officials had hoped
Iran determined to keep uranium amid increased war odds, flurry of meetings
Tehran had 'nothing new' to tell Washington after latest nuclear proposals reportedly offered by mediators.
Paris shopkeepers fear more destruction after riots destroy livelihoods
‘I have nothing left.’ Small business owners in Paris say they are traumatised after rioters looted their shops.
Disney and Netflix Are Courting Creators. YouTube Is Playing Hardball to Keep Them
The studios are offering rich deals to grow engagement on their platforms. The Google-owned video giant is punching back with its own offers — and threats.
Sultan's state visit: King Charles praises Oman's 'noble efforts' to keep Strait of Hormuz open
Britain's King Charles III praised Oman’s “noble efforts” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open in a speech at a state banquet at Windsor Castle. Speaking at times in Arabic, the king told Sultan Haitham he recognised “Oman’s enduring commitment as a trusted interlocutor to all parties” at a time when conflict has returned “so painfully to the region”. At the en
BOJ likely to keep hiking rates every quarter, ex-official says
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to hold rates steady at its next policy meeting on Oct. 30.
Group, Anambra clash over arrest, disappearance of gatekeeper
A rights group has raised concerns over the alleged arrest and disappearance of a gatekeeper after a raid on a residence in Anambra by state security. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-anambra-clash-over-arrest-disappearance-of-gatekeeper/
Netflix Is Great at Making Money. Its Problem Is Keeping Viewers Hooked.
United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares
United Airlines cut its profit outlook for the year as fuel prices continued to climb.
It’s about to get a lot harder to keep countries honest about climate change
A row over when to publish crucial climate change assessments risks letting countries off the hook on emissions cuts
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