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.
Bukayo Saka has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal that will significantly increase his wages and secure his future until 2031. The deal will reportedly lift Saka’s earnings to around £300,000 a week, placing him among the club’s top earners and reflecting his importance to the team. Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta prioritised the renewal after tying down several key players last year. Saka, a Hale End academy graduate, has been in strong form as Arsenal opened a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Manager Mikel Arteta has repeatedly stressed Saka’s value and desire for him…
People who stop taking weight-loss injections regain the weight they lost in under two years, according to a major new study. Researchers found weight returned far faster than after diet or exercise-based programmes. The drugs, known as GLP-1 agonists, were originally developed to treat diabetes and suppress appetite. The analysis was led by academics at the University of Oxford and published in the BMJ. It reviewed 37 studies involving more than 9,300 participants. On average, people regained weight at a rate of 0.4kg per month after stopping medication. Most returned to their original weight within 1.7 years. Weight regain occurred…
Nottingham Forest strengthened their survival hopes with a dramatic late comeback win over West Ham United at a sparsely populated London Stadium. West Ham led early in the second half but saw a goal by Crysencio Summerville disallowed, a turning point that shifted momentum. Forest equalised soon after through Nicolás Domínguez before capitalising on defensive chaos late on. A clumsy punch from Alphonse Areola resulted in a VAR review and an 89th-minute penalty, calmly converted by Morgan Gibbs-White. The defeat leaves West Ham winless in 10 games and sliding towards relegation, with defensive frailty and poor organisation again exposed. Despite…
Manchester City will be without Rúben Dias for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury.The setback deepens a defensive crisis for manager Pep Guardiola.Josko Gvardiol is also sidelined after suffering a broken shinbone.City may enter the transfer market, with interest in Marc Guéhi.The club is close to completing a move for forward Antoine Semenyo.Semenyo is due for a medical after City agreed to trigger his £65m release clause.With multiple injuries and Afcon absences, City have only 13 senior outfield players available.Guardiola said the squad would cope but ruled out a major spending spree.
Novo Nordisk has launched its once-daily Wegovy weight-loss pill in the US at a lower price than injections.The drug is the first and only GLP-1 pill on the market and was approved shortly before Christmas.Cash-paying patients can access the starting dose for $149 a month, far below injectable prices.The pill offers a needle-free option and is expected to broaden patient appeal.Novo aims to regain market share amid strong competition from Eli Lilly.Shares rose after the launch despite a sharp yearly decline.The pill is available through major US pharmacies and telehealth providers.UK approval is under review and a decision is expected…
Fulham rescued a dramatic point through a stunning stoppage-time strike from Harrison Reed.Liverpool stood off the substitute, allowing him space to fire into the top corner past Alisson.The equaliser exposed recurring issues for Liverpool when defending late leads.They had gone ahead moments earlier through Cody Gakpo in stoppage time.Fulham had taken the lead earlier when Harry Wilson finished a clever move initiated by Raúl Jiménez.Liverpool struggled creatively in the first half, missing key attacking players and natural width.Florian Wirtz equalised after the break following a controversial VAR decision.Fulham defended deep but remained dangerous on the counter throughout the match.Liverpool failed…
Reddit has overtaken TikTok to become Britain’s fourth most visited social media site.The shift reflects changing search algorithms and growing appeal among younger users. According to Ofcom, Reddit’s UK reach has risen 88% in two years.Three in five UK internet users now encounter the platform. Usage is growing fastest among 18- to 24-year-olds.More than three-quarters of that group now visit Reddit regularly. A key driver has been changes to Google search rankings.Discussion forums are now prioritised as “helpful” content. Reddit has also signed data deals with OpenAI and Google.Its posts are frequently cited in AI-generated search summaries. The platform is…
West Ham United have launched a £47m attacking rebuild to aid their relegation fight.The club have signed Gil Vicente striker Pablo Felipe and agreed a deal for Lazio forward Taty Castellanos. Pablo joins for £18.3m plus add-ons after scoring nine goals in Portugal this season.The 21-year-old said he is determined to prove himself in the Premier League. West Ham also struck a £26.1m agreement with Lazio for Castellanos.The 27-year-old is viewed as a complementary, deeper-lying forward option. Manager Nuno Espírito Santo drove both deals after rejecting a move for Jørgen Strand Larsen.West Ham sit 18th and were left short of…
Global oil prices fell almost 20% in 2025, the steepest annual decline since 2020.It marked the third consecutive year of losses for oil markets. Analysts blame persistent oversupply despite conflicts in key producing regions.The International Energy Agency expects supply to exceed demand by 3.8m barrels a day. Brent crude ended the year near $61 a barrel, down from about $74 a year earlier.US crude also dropped roughly 20% over the year. High output from producers, including OPEC, has outweighed weaker global demand.Slower growth and US-China trade tensions have further reduced consumption. Banks including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs expect prices to…
Photographers have captured endearing images of grey seal pups at Donna Nook Nature Reserve.The site lies on the Lincolnshire coast near Louth. Hundreds of visitors attend the reserve each year during the pupping season.The season typically runs from October to December. This year, 1,924 seal pups were born at Donna Nook.That figure is 274 higher than last year, which saw a notable decline. Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust confirmed that adult seals have now returned to sea.Twelve pups remain visible from the public viewing area.