Author: Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers
Andrew Rogers is a freelance journalist based in the USA, with over 10 years of experience covering Politics, World Affairs, Business, Health, Technology, Finance, Lifestyle, and Culture. He earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Florida. Throughout his career, he has contributed to outlets such as The New York Times, CNN, and Reuters. Known for his clear reporting and in-depth analysis, Andrew delivers accurate and timely news that keeps readers informed on both national and international developments.
Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict how well patients with breast cancer will respond to treatment before therapy begins. The test analyses circulating tumour DNA in the blood, released by cancer cells, to indicate whether a specific treatment is likely to work. In a study of 167 patients with advanced breast cancer, low levels of circulating tumour DNA before treatment were strongly linked to better responses and longer periods of disease control. Similar results were seen after just four weeks of treatment, with patients showing undetectable DNA levels experiencing significantly improved outcomes. The test was effective across…
Newcastle United dominated possession at Molineux but lacked creativity and cutting edge in a drab stalemate.The visitors missed the chance to move fifth, controlling territory without troubling the defence or goalkeeper.Nick Woltemade struggled up front, while crosses and set pieces failed to produce clear chances.Wolverhampton Wanderers were organised, resilient and content to counter when space appeared.Mateus Mané provided Wolves’ main spark, while Newcastle’s best efforts came late and were comfortably saved.Both managers praised effort, but the draw underlined Newcastle’s attacking shortcomings and Wolves’ growing stability.
Chinese customs officials have blocked shipments of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips, prompting suppliers to pause production amid growing confusion over trade rules, according to reports. The move comes despite the US government clearing the advanced processors for export to China. Sources said Chinese authorities have warned domestic tech firms against buying the H200 unless absolutely necessary, without clarifying whether the restriction is temporary or a full ban. The decision has disrupted Nvidia’s plans to ship large volumes of the chips to Chinese customers. The situation is further complicated by US policy requiring the Taiwan-made chips to pass through the…
A controversial US-funded study on hepatitis B vaccines for newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been cancelled, according to officials at the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Yap Boum, a senior Africa CDC official, confirmed the decision, citing serious ethical concerns about the trial’s design. The $1.6m study, funded under the oversight of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the US Department of Health and Human Services, drew widespread criticism for potentially withholding a proven hepatitis B vaccine from thousands of infants in a country with a high disease burden. Africa CDC said the trial could only proceed if it were…
West Ham United are willing to sell Lucas Paquetá this month only if the move includes a loan back until the end of the season, but that condition is facing resistance from Flamengo. Flamengo have had an opening €35m bid rejected and may increase it to around €40m, yet believe they can wait until the summer to secure the player more cheaply. Paquetá wants to return to Brazil after a difficult spell in England, despite being cleared of spot-fixing allegations last year. West Ham, however, fear selling him outright could damage their relegation fight, with the club currently seven points…
BP has said it expects to write down up to $5bn (£3.7bn) from its green and low-carbon energy businesses as it refocuses on fossil fuels. The move comes under the leadership of its new chair, Albert Manifold, and reflects weaker performance in BP’s transition businesses, including gas and renewables. The company said the writedowns, largely linked to its low-carbon and gas divisions, will not affect underlying profits when it reports full-year results in February. BP has already scaled back parts of its energy transition, attempting to sell a stake in its solar arm Lightsource and cancelling hydrogen projects in the…
Diageo is reportedly considering selling its Chinese assets as part of a strategic review under its new chief executive, Dave Lewis. The owner of Guinness and Johnnie Walker has enlisted Goldman Sachs and UBS to assess operations in China, where sales have been declining. Key assets include a majority stake in Sichuan Swellfun, a baijiu distributor whose shares have fallen sharply over the past year. Lewis, who took charge in January after leading turnarounds at Tesco and Unilever, is known for aggressive portfolio trimming. Diageo faces mounting pressures from weak Chinese demand, high debt, shifting consumer habits, and the impact…
Same-sex sexual behaviour in non-human primates may play an important role in reinforcing social bonds and maintaining group cohesion during periods of environmental or social stress, researchers suggest. Writing in Nature Ecology & Evolution, scientists from Imperial College London analysed reports across 59 primate species, including chimpanzees, Barbary macaques and mountain gorillas, finding the behaviour to be widespread. The study indicates such interactions are more common in species living in harsher environments with scarce resources, higher predation risk and complex social hierarchies. The researchers found the behaviour was also associated with longer lifespans, pronounced size differences between sexes and intense…
West Ham United edged past Queens Park Rangers in extra time to reach the FA Cup fourth round, with Taty Castellanos scoring the decisive goal and offering respite to head coach Nuno Espírito Santo after a long winless run. The 2-1 victory, West Ham’s first since early November, did little to disguise broader concerns, as Championship opposition pushed them deep into the contest at the London Stadium. Castellanos impressed throughout, raising hope that West Ham may finally have solved a long-running striker problem, while Crysencio Summerville also stood out, scoring once and supplying the assist for the winner. The FA…
Chelsea gave Liam Rosenior a winning start with a 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic in the FA Cup. A rotated Chelsea side dominated possession and progressed comfortably to the fourth round, but supporter anger towards the club’s owners again overshadowed events on the pitch. Goals from Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Guiu put Chelsea in control, though a set-piece lapse allowed Miles Leaburn to briefly give Charlton hope. Further strikes from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernández, after a penalty won by teenage winger Estevão Willian, sealed a convincing win. Despite the positive result, chants against ownership group Clearlake Capital…