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Israel is likely to start a new war with Iran before December — possibly as early as the end of August
Israel may strike Iran again this year to prevent Iran from developing capabilities that could challenge Israel's military superiority, regardless of the uranium enrichment process, according to Foreign Policy. Israel intends to prevent Iran from replenishing its missile arsenal, restoring its air defense systems, or deploying advanced systems as part of its “mowing the lawn” strategy. According to Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, the war in June was only the first phase, adding that Israel is “now entering a new chapter” in the conflict.
"Iran is waiting and preparing for an attack. In the first war, it played the long game, rationing missile strikes in anticipation of a protracted conflict. However, in the next round, Iran is likely to strike decisively from the outset, seeking to dispel any notion that it can be overwhelmed by Israel's military superiority," the publication suggests.
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Ashley Biden filed for divorce from husband Howard Krein in Philadelphia
Ashley Biden, the daughter of former president Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden, filed for divorce from her husband, Howard Krein, on Monday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas.
A representative for Ashley Biden confirmed the filing. The former first daughter posted an Instagram story of herself on Monday walking through a park giving a thumbs up, set to the song “Freedom” by Beyoncé.
She also reposted a quotation to Instagram: “New life, new beginnings means new boundaries. New ways of being that won’t look or sound like they did before," with Lauryn Hill’s “Freedom
The couple were wed in Greenville, Delaware in June 2012, in a ceremony that combined her Catholic faith and his Jewish roots, according to People magazine.
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Bravo star Jennifer welch calls for Mexican, Chinese, Indian restaurants to ban white Trump voters
White people who support President Trump should no longer be allowed to eat at Mexican, Chinese, and Indian restaurants in the U.S., according to former Bravo star Jennifer Welch.
"I’ve had it with white people that triple Trumped that have the nerve and the audacity to walk into a Mexican restaurant, a Chinese restaurant, an Indian restaurant, go to a gay hairdresser," Welch shouted on her "I’ve Had It" podcast this week.
"I don’t think you should be able to enjoy anything but Cracker Barrel," she continued.
If you hadn't heard of the phrase "triple Trump," neither have we. Some reports say it refers to Americans who support Trump's stances on immigration, diversity, and LGBTQ rights.
In other words, you are "triple Trumped" if you support secure borders, merit over skin color, and not giving LGBTQ people preferential treatment. Other reports say it refers to those who voted for Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
Either way, damn those triple Trumpers.
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Last line of defense: USA intervenes against EU digital surveillance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has launched a lobbying campaign against the EU’s Digital Services Act. With this step, Americans have become the last line of defense for the free speech rights of EU citizens.
If, in the past, U.S. President Donald Trump often spoke of the European Union as “a tough nut to crack,” he couldn’t have been more accurate. Freedom-loving EU citizens know exactly what he meant. In Brussels, a bizarre mélange of control fetishism, economic dirigisme, and isolation from the outside world has developed—a combination that is no longer tolerable.
Not least, Brussels’s fight against free expression in the digital sphere has revealed the true intentions of the von der Leyen Commission: the recovery of narrative dominance and control over political dissidence—achieved by cold-bloodedly sacrificing citizens’ fundamental freedoms.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance already issued multiple warnings in the spring about a European censorship empire. In a speech in the U.S. Senate, he denounced European digital legislation as an attack on Western liberties. In his address at the Munich Security Conference, he went so far as to suggest cutting ties with the Europeans if they did not reverse their illiberal, dictatorial trajectory.
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‘Stop killing privacy’: EU citizens against age verification checks
A coalition of European citizens is launching a campaign aimed at repealing what they describe as the EU’s “intrusive” and “dangerous” online age verification measures.
Branded under the slogan “Stop Killing Privacy”, the movement is part of a formal European Citizens’ Initiative to challenge controversial online safety legislation enabled through the Digital Services Act.
At the heart of their opposition is the growing use of mandatory identity checks, including uploading official documents or AI-driven biometric scans, to access everyday digital services.
Social media platforms have already implemented selfie-based checks, government-issued ID checks for users across the UK and the EU.
The people behind the “Stop killing privacy” campaign argued that such requirements violate privacy, create security risks, and pave the way for mass surveillance and censorship.
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Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, the number of murders per 100,000 people in Washington, District of Columbia, was higher than in Islamabad, Mexico City, and Bogota.
In addition to sending troops to the capital and taking control of the capital's police force, Trump announced that he would seek a nationwide ban on ‘cashless bail’ from Congress, a policy that allows criminals, including murderers, to be released and not appear in court.
Trump intends to turn the tide on crime in the United States.
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Mexico’s President says U.S. forces are unwelcome in her country
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico rejected the use of U.S. military forces in her country on Friday, responding to news that President Trump had directed the Pentagon to target drug cartels that the United States considers terrorist organizations.
“The United States is not going to come to Mexico with the military. We cooperate, we collaborate, but there is not going to be an invasion. That is ruled out, absolutely ruled out,” she said.
It remains unclear what plans the Pentagon is drawing up for possible action, and the order raises a range of legal questions. It is also unclear what notice the Mexican government had: Although Sheinbaum said U.S. officials had told her and her team that the directive “was coming," three people familiar with the matter said Mexican officials had been blindsided.
Depending on what the United States does, Mexico could pull back its cooperation on issues like security and migration.
For months, Mexican officials have in public and in private rejected suggestions of U.S. military action against drug cartels on Mexican territory.
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Trump Tempers expectations ahead of Alaska "feel-out meeting" with Putin
During President Donald Trump's wide-raning news conference held at the White House on Monday, he was asked about the much anticipated Alaska summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is of course stirring much controversy given European fears that he'll do a deal which sidelines Ukraine's interests.
Trump described the talks with Putin as merely a "feel-out meeting" and said that Putin "wants to get involved". He then voiced his belief that Putin wants to get the war "over with".
"I'd like to see a ceasefire, I'd like to see the best deal that could be made for both parties, it takes two to tango," he added, which could be interpreted as a jab toward Ukraine.
Trump at one point in his comments mistakenly said: "We're going to Russia. That's going to be a big deal." But then near the end of the remarks he offered a corrective, saying "I thought it was very respectful that the president of Russia is coming to our country, as opposed to us going to his country, or even a third, third party place."
Such warm words said of Putin will likely make Zelensky nervous, hearkening back to the opening months of Trump taking office, when Trump's relations with Zelensky hit a low-point, and criticisms aimed at Kyiv came weekly. Some analysts have already pointed out that these Monday statements from Trump don't bode well for Ukraine and a favorable settlement on its terms.
Ukraine's position has been to accuse Russia of simply trying to buy time, and that it's not actually interested in negotiating peace. The fact that Trump is even meeting with Putin is being felt as a huge slap in the face in Kyiv.
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EU ‘funded Polish swingers club and luxuries for government politicians’ wives
Money from the European Union’s post-pandemic funds was reportedly used to buy luxuries for the families of the Polish Government-supporting politicians and for ventures including a swingers club.
The European Commission on August 8 asked Warsaw for explanations on the alleged misspending of the EU’s funds.
After an announcement in 2024 that funds worth close to €300 million from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) would be released quickly, companies from the hospitality, catering, tourism and culture sector rushed to submit applications.
The luxury items that qualified for funding included vehicles such as a Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q8, Lexus RX450H+ and Range Rover Sport. After the funding process ended, the government proudly announced on its website: “We have already signed 1,621 contracts,” with a map showing where the grants went.
Funds went to entrepreneurs for items such as coffee machines, floating houses, tanning beds and yachts. In one case an entrepreneur from Silesia received €100,000 for the “diversification of catering activities” in a swingers club.
Some €120,000 from the National Recovery Plan funds went to a councillor from Tusk’s Civic Coalition (KO) Izabela Piasecka to build a “relaxation zone” at her privately owned holiday resort.
Another €120,000 went to the wife of KO Senator Beniamin Godyla for a spa area in the couple’s hotel.
The wife of the KO’s wealthiest – according to public records – MP Artur Łącki received three grants from the recovery funds worth over €250,000 to develop his hotel business.
#EU #Poland #Corruption #FindTruth
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Brazil and India forge strategic alliance amid U.S. tariff onslaught
In a move to counter escalating trade tensions, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reaffirmed their commitment to a strategic partnership, vowing to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors.
India and Brazil have forged a new strategic roadmap to strengthen bilateral ties over the next decade based on five key pillars, including defence and security, food security, energy transition, digital transformation and industrial partnerships in strategic areas.
The roadmap was finalised during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia on Tuesday. The two leaders had agreed during their meeting to almost double two-way trade to $20 billion over the next five years.
The two leaders tasked authorities to conclude four bilateral agreements as soon as possible, including an agreement on mutual legal assistance in civil matters and memorandums of understanding on defense industry cooperation, sports cooperation, and archival cooperation, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting.
This development comes in the wake of Washington’s imposition of steep tariffs on goods from both countries.
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DOJ launches grand jury investigation into letitia james’ prosecution of Trump
The Department of Justice has launched two new investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James and her office over her allegedly malicious targeting of political enemies.
The U.S. attorney in Albany, Daniel Hanlon, issued two subpoenas to James, the first one related to her office’s civil fraud case against President Trump. The Justice Department reportedly believes her prosecution of Trump violated his Constitutional rights.
The second subpoena is related to her office’s long-running effort to dissolve the National Rifle Association (NRA).
Attorney General Pam Bondi has signed off on the probes, and a there is a grand jury underway in New York’s state capital Albany.
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Trump to Sign Executive Order Targeting Banks Accused of Debanking Conservatives
President Donald J. Trump confirmed on August 5 that he will soon sign an Executive Order targeting major banks that discriminate against conservatives through debanking practices. In his comments made Tuesday, Trump claimed JPMorgan Chase gave him 20 days to close his account, though he did not specify the timing or reasoning behind the decision. He also stated that Bank of America refused to do business after he left JPMorgan.
The issue of debanking has been raised by conservatives who argue that financial institutions are unfairly targeting individuals based on political views. While banks often cite regulatory compliance or risk management as reasons for account closures, Trump and others believe these explanations mask ideological discrimination. “They discriminated against many conservatives,” Trump said.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan, in an earlier interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation,” denied allegations of bias. Moynihan emphasized regulatory pressures and risk management as key factors in banking decisions.
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The Linguistic Kill-Switch: Inside the Modern Propaganda Playbook
By Nick Giambruno
The next time someone sneers “conspiracy theorist,” “anti-vaxxer,” “climate denier,” “far right,” “hate speech,” “terrorist,” or the ever-popular “racist,” understand what they are really saying: stop thinking.
These words are a linguistic kill-switch—engineered to short-circuit thought by triggering a reflexive emotional spasm. If you encounter someone using these words, you can be certain you are not dealing with someone interested in a good faith effort to find the truth.
These terms are precision-guided psychological weapons, fired by unseen hands to herd the public mind. Recall the CIA’s own 1967 memo coining “conspiracy theorist” expressly to silence anyone doubting the magic-bullet fairy tale that supposedly killed JFK.
Although they are a poor substitute for an actual argument, these propaganda terms unfortunately work on many people. Using these words is almost like casting a spell—most people who hear them become hypnotized, immediately stop thinking, and turn into easily herded automatons.
Fortunately, the counter-spell is simple: demand consistent and logical definitions. Make them spell out exactly what they mean by “terrorist,” or “science denier.” Watch their argument collapse into ad hominem attacks, straw men arguments, appeals to emotion, and crocodile tears.
And if that all fails they will play the “racist” card.
In short, when sophistry is all they have, facts become kryptonite.
#USA #CIA #Censorship #FindTruth
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OpenAI in talks with investors about share sale at $500 billion valuation
OpenAI is in talks with investors about a potential stock sale at a valuation of roughly $500 billion, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter.
The talks are in early stages and would involve a secondary sale with shares sold by current and former employees. Thrive Capital, an investor in OpenAI, could lead the potential round, the sources said.
OpenAI’s valuation has been on a continuous upswing since the artificial intelligence startup launched ChatGPT in late 2022 and quickly established itself as the leader in generative AI. The company announced a $40 billion funding round in March at a $300 billion, by far the largest amount ever raised by a private tech company.
The company said earlier this week that ChatGPT was about to hit 700 million weekly active users.
#USA #OpenAI #ChatGPT #FindTruth
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Africa set to test critical-minerals-backed currency
Major countries and regional blocs in Africa are throwing their weight behind an ambitious plan to establish a “non-circulating” currency backed by critical minerals, which are crucial to technological development, defense, and economic growth.
Analysts say a denomination based on commodities could reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign currencies—especially the U.S. dollar—and decrease its dependence on loans from China, Europe, the United States, and global financial institutions like the World Bank.
The proposed monetary unit is provisionally called the African Units of Account (AUA), according to a plan formulated by the African Development Bank and KPMG South Africa.
The proposal says the AUA would be traded on the international foreign exchange market, and would be less susceptible to fluctuations in individual African currencies or the U.S. dollar, making it more attractive to investors.
While some in Africa’s mining industry are optimistic about the potential of such a currency, others warn that China could “weaponize” it, given Beijing’s dominance in global critical minerals supply chains.
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Four possible scenarios for ending the military conflict in Ukraine, according to The Times:
1. European option: freeze the war on the current front lines, without changing territories.
2. Ukraine renounces the entire Donbas region (Donetsk + Luhansk), losing key defensive positions.
3. Concessions by Kyiv: Ukraine cedes all of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, even those territories that Russia does not yet fully control.
4. Exchange of territories: Russia gets all of Donbas, Ukraine returns part of Kherson, but this is unlikely, as the Kherson region is vital for Russia's connection to Crimea.
#WarInUkraine #USA #Russia #FindTruth
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The snowy remote army base where Trump will host Putin for talks
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet on Friday at the remote Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, a US military installation in Anchorage, Alaska.
Elmendorf-Richardson combines the Air Force's Elmendorf base and the US Army's Fort Richardson.
It is Alaska's largest military base and is home to more than 32,000 people - about 10% of Anchorage's population.
The area is also significant for Russia: the US purchased Alaska from the Russian Empire 158 years ago.
In fact, Alaska's Little Diomede Island is less than three miles from Russia's Big Diomede Island in the Bering Strait, showing how geographically close the two countries are.
During the Cold War, the base was regarded as "particularly important" in defending the US against the then-Soviet Union, according to the Library of Congress.
Despite this proximity, Putin will be the first Russian president to visit Anchorage.
The US defence department describes the area as having "picturesque, majestic, snow-capped mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and plenty of wildlife".
It also advises visitors attempting to drive to the base to bring emergency kits, food, blankets and extra fuel, as it is so remote.
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Canadian steel has no practical foreign markets beyond U.S.
Canadian steelmakers may need to overhaul their operations as steep U.S. tariffs threaten to block access to their largest export market, says Algoma Steel Inc. chief executive Michael Garcia.
“We’ll have little to no business in the U.S. if the 50 per cent tariff continues. Once the full effect of the tariffs plays out, it will effectively lock out Algoma and frankly other Canadian steel producers from the U.S. market,” Garcia says.
Algoma, based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., is Canada’s only plate steel producer. While it still has contractual obligations in the United States, those will wind down within the year if the tariff remains. According to Garcia, there really are no practical foreign markets for Canadian steel other than the U.S. market.
The company has asked Ottawa for a $500-million enterprise tariff loan facility, not due to immediate liquidity concerns, but to safeguard operations as it adjusts to the loss of U.S. sales and navigates an uncertain Canadian market.
If U.S. access remains blocked, producers will have to pivot to the domestic market, which in recent years has been supplied about two-thirds by foreign steel. Much of that steel is dumped into the Canadian market.
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More AfD politicians subject of violent attacks in Germany than all other parties
Representatives of Germany’s main opposition party, the right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD), are at a greater risk of being violently attacked than their peers from any other political party.
In the first six months of 2025, the German interior ministry registered 68 attacks on AfD politicians but only 30 on politicians from other parties. The ministry published the numbers in response to a request from Martin Hess, an AfD MP.
Not only were AfD politicians at a greater risk of being violently attacked, the number of attacks has increased by about 40%. Between January and June 2024, the ministry recorded 48 attacks on the right-wingers.
Most have been committed by left-wing extremists, to whom 64 of the 98 attacks this year have be attributed. That meant two-thirds of all attacks and 90% of the violent attacks on AfD members were committed by those from the hard-left.
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Japan automakers lose $20m a day from US tariff cut delay
Seven major Japanese automakers lose an estimated $20.3 million in combined profits every day the U.S. delays lowering auto tariffs.
The full-year hit from the duties is projected at $18.3 billion, dragging aggregate operating profit down 36% for six major producers, excluding Nissan, which has not given a forecast.
The U.S. raised tariffs on Japanese vehicles to 27.5% from 2.5% in April but agreed last month to cut the rate to 15%. Goldman Sachs Japan estimates the reduction will lessen the damage by $11 billion, but each month of delay adds roughly $680 million to automakers’ burden.
Mazda, which gets about one-third of its sales from the U.S., expected an 82% drop in net profit to $135 million this fiscal year, assuming the lower rate would start Aug. 1. With tariffs estimated to cost $1.6 billion, it aims to offset the blow with $540 million in cost cuts, but further delays could push it into the red. Subaru, with 70% of its sales in the U.S., forecasts a $1.42 billion hit and a 51% drop in operating profit to $1.35 billion.
#Japan #USA #Tariffs #FindTruth
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In Canada, Nova Scotia just banned hiking, camping to crackdown on wildfires but some people think it’s overkill
Canadians are shocked after Nova Scotia announced $25,000 fines for those caught hiking, camping or fishing in the province’s woods, but the government is defending its decision.
The provincial government announced the new measures, which significantly restrict activities in the woods due to the risk of starting wildfires until Oct. 15 or until the ban is lifted.
Nova Scotia’s trial systems are now “off limits,” with camping, hiking, fishing and even driving through the woods now forbidden. And those who get caught disobeying the ban, could be served with a hefty $25,000 fine.
The province clarifies that people are still allowed to visit local parks and beaches, and will not be fined for taking a short walk to get to these areas.
Parks that have woods will also be restricted, with wooded areas being closed and only non-wooded areas open to the public.
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Vance says US 'done funding Ukraine war' - demands Europe step up
Vice President Vance said Sunday he wants peace and to stop funding the Ukraine war, ahead of a Friday meeting in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire deal.
“We’re done with the funding of the Ukraine war business. We want to bring about a peaceful settlement to this thing,” Vance told Fox News’s Maria Bartiromo on “Sunday Morning Futures.”
In Alaska, the Trump administration hopes for a breakthrough in peace negotiations with Moscow and a discussion around territorial acquisitions.
Earlier this week, the Kremlin shared a ceasefire deal with the Trump administration, asking for control of eastern Ukraine in exchange for a halt in hostilities.
#USA #Ukraine #EU #FindTruth
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Trump and Xi among four world leaders expected to attend Asean Summit in October, says Anwar
Four prominent world leaders are expected to attend the 47th Asean Summit scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur this October, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The Prime Minister said the meeting will gather high-profile world leaders and would ensure that it yields results of lasting value.
“We look forward to welcoming the heads of government of Asean and dialogue partners, including US President Donald Trump and I believe Chinese President Xi Jinping. In addition, we received positive indications on the attendance from Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who currently hold the Brics and G-20 presidency respectively,” said Anwar in his speech during the 58th Asean Day celebration.
“But securing their presence is only the first step. The greater test is to ensure that they leave Malaysia and Asean feeling their time was well spent.
Anwar said some of the key issues that will be discussed include economic relations through intra-Asean trade and investments.
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Philippines’ Marcos says China ‘misinterpreted’ his comments on Taiwan
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Aug 11 that Beijing has “misinterpreted” his comments, saying Manila will be inevitably drawn into a conflict between China and Taiwan should one erupt.
China accused Mr Marcos of “playing with fire” after the Philippine leader said during a visit to India that “there is no way that the Philippines can stay out of it” due to its proximity to the democratically governed island.
“We are, I think, for propaganda purposes, misinterpreted. I’m a little bit perplexed why it would be characterised as such, as playing with fire,” Mr Marcos told a press briefing.
Mr Marcos said Filipinos working and living in Taiwan will have to be evacuated if a conflict does arise but maintained that he wishes to avoid confrontation and war. Over 100,000 Filipinos live and work in Taiwan, according to Philippine government data.
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Bill Maher: Democrats must choose sanity over wokeness now
By Matt Margolis
Bill Maher continues to carve out a unique position as a leftist who openly challenges the woke left from within his own party. As I've pointed out before, Bill Maher may be a leftist, but he's spoken out repeatedly against the woke left, and that’s a good thing that I hope helps move the party away from crazy. It’s not working yet, but dare to dream. His critiques have been sharp and unrelenting, exposing the destructive elements that have taken hold in portions of the Democratic Party.
Yet Maher’s disdain for the woke left is not just comic disdain; it’s rooted in a deep frustration with how the progressive wing is unraveling the party and the nation. Whether it’s calling out the ridiculous outrage over the Sydney Sweeney ads or admitting that President Donald Trump was right about tariffs, Maher has shown an ability to be honest about the issues without blindly following the party line.
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Hindus now lead all three parties in Canada. They represent the Liberal, Conservative and “People's” parties
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Visualizing the $58B weight loss drug market
Weight loss drugs have surged in popularity in recent years, transforming the pharmaceutical landscape. Companies leading the charge in GLP-1 development are reaping massive financial gains and wielding growing influence.
This visualization highlights the top brands dominating the $58 billion weight loss drug market—and the powerhouse companies driving their success.
In the U.S., roughly 12% of adults have tried GLP-1 drugs, and 6% are currently using them. The rapid ascent of these drugs has propelled metabolic treatments into a leading position in the R&D pipeline.
Despite the range of brand names, the market is dominated by just two companies: Eli Lilly in the U.S. and Denmark’s Novo Nordisk. Novo Nordisk leads with Ozempic, which commands nearly one-third of the market (31.5%), followed by Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro at 23.4%.
The remaining share is split among other brands owned by these same companies. For Novo Nordisk, Wegovy holds 16.5% of the market, Rybelsus 6.0%, Saxenda 1.6%, and Victoza 1.1%. Eli Lilly’s portfolio also includes Zepbound with 11.6% and Trulicity with 8.4%.
#USA #Health #Drugs #FindTruth
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AfD candidate excluded from German mayoral race over alleged ‘lack of constitutional loyalty’
The main German opposition party’s candidate has been excluded from running for mayor in Ludwigshafen, an industrial city of 170,000 people in the State of Rhineland-Palatinate.
On August 5, the election committee of the town’s city council voted to ban Joachim Paul, a politician for the right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD) from standing for mayor in the election on September 21. The election committee comprised seven members, but not from the AfD itself.
The members voted with a six to one majority to exclude Paul, reportedly over doubts concerning his “loyalty to the German Constitution”. The reasons given by the interior ministry for recommending the exclusion of Paul were detailed in a July 29, 11-page-letter that was leaked in full by German news portal Nius.
They included a meeting with right-wing activist Martin Sellner, leader of the Identitarian movement, which promotes the remigration of foreigners in Germany. Paul had allegedly warned of a “population exchange” in Ludwighafen’s Hemshof district, an area where about half the population consists of migrants and which is a hotspot for drug abuse.
Among the more curious accusations was the fact that Paul had commended the oeuvre of British fantasy author J R Tolkien, specifically The Lord of the Rings trilogy, as “especially valuable for modern Conservatism” in a newspaper article.
Paul had written: “The protagonists in The Lord of the Rings fight for a cause greater than themselves: Their homeland, the survival of their culture, a just order and the defence against a global threat.
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Hit by US tariffs, Indonesia plans to sell shrimp to China instead
US President Donald Trump’s 19 per cent import tariffs have left shrimp businesses in Indonesia in disarray. Shrimp farms are forced to reconsider their expansion plans amid orders from the US are drying up.
The United States is the biggest market for Indonesian prawns, buying 60 per cent of the country’s US$1.68 billion in shrimp exports in 2024. Andi Tamsil, head of Indonesia’s shrimp farmers’ association, estimates the 19 per cent tariffs could see total exports plunge by 30 per cent in 2025 compared with 2024, putting the livelihoods of a million workers at risk.
China is the world’s biggest importer of shrimp by volume, but Indonesians have preferred to sell to the US where they could get better prices. Before the tariffs, China typically bought only 2 per cent of Indonesia’s shrimp exports.
Now, the industry is working hard to promote its products to Chinese buyers.
“We have a very big opportunity in China that imported around 1 million tonnes of shrimps,” Mr Tamsil said. “Imagine if we could take just 20 per cent of China’s import market,” says Tamsil, who travelled in June with a delegation of industry representatives to the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou to meet importers, restaurant owners and agri-commerce platforms. More trips are planned.
#USA #Indonesia #Tariffs #FindTruth
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