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The Co-op has instructed staff to give greater prominence to vape products in stores as part of efforts to recover from a costly cyber-attack that severely disrupted sales. An internal document obtained by The Guardian, titled Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape, reveals that the retailer is increasing the visibility of vapes through new displays, advertising, and a wider range of products. The strategy aims to recapture customers lost after an April cyber incident that caused major stock shortages. According to the document, the Co-op is missing about £1m in weekly sales and recording 100,000 fewer transactions than…

Proposed Shift in Federal Nutrition Guidance Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is preparing to introduce new dietary recommendations encouraging Americans to consume more saturated fats, including those found in red meat, butter, and whole milk. The proposal marks a major break from decades of federal guidance that has urged the public to limit saturated fat intake to reduce the risk of heart disease. Reports indicate the change could influence national programs such as school lunches and military rations. Medical Community Voices Strong Opposition Nutrition and heart-health experts have reacted with alarm, warning that the proposed increase…

Carrier Ordered to Southern CommandThe Pentagon announced the USS Gerald R. Ford will deploy near South America.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered the carrier to support US Southern Command missions.Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell posted that move on social media.The USS Ford sails with five destroyers in its strike group.Commanders currently operate the carrier from the Mediterranean Sea.Sending a carrier escalates military force in an already built-up region. Narco-Strikes Increase in Frequency and LethalityHours before Parnell’s post, Hegseth reported the military carried out a tenth strike.He said the latest strike killed six people aboard a suspected drug-smuggling boat.The strikes began in…

Apple has announced a major investment plan, committing over $500 billion to its U.S. operations over the next four years. The initiative includes opening a new manufacturing facility in Houston and expanding research and development efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) and silicon engineering. The technology giant said the investment will create thousands of jobs across multiple sectors. Apple’s plan underscores its commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing while driving innovation in advanced technologies. The Houston manufacturing facility will focus on producing next-generation products, supporting Apple’s growing hardware portfolio. Company officials stated that the plant will serve as a hub for advanced…

Beef prices in the United States have climbed to historic highs, turning a staple grocery item into a political flashpoint. Donald Trump, who once declared inflation “dead,” now faces criticism as soaring beef costs threaten his promise to make groceries more affordable. This week, he urged ranchers on social media to lower cattle prices. But his demands — and other administration proposals — have angered ranchers, who warn these measures could hurt small producers while doing little to reduce prices for consumers. Declining herds tighten supply The US cattle industry has been shrinking for decades. Domestic beef supply has dropped…

Leading scientists are urging the UK government to introduce cigarette-style warning labels on bacon and ham, saying chemicals used in their production cause bowel cancer. Their demand comes a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans in 2015, putting it in the same risk category as tobacco and asbestos. The chemicals in question – nitrites, added to preserve colour and extend shelf life – have been linked to an estimated 54,000 bowel cancer cases in Britain over the past decade, costing the NHS about £3bn, experts claim. Four of the original WHO scientists,…

US President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on 30 October. The White House confirmed the high-stakes meeting, scheduled on the sidelines of a major Asian summit. The encounter has been planned for weeks, though rising tensions between Washington and Beijing nearly derailed it. This will be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders since Trump returned to office. Trump recently warned he would impose a 100% tariff on Chinese imports in November if Beijing does not ease restrictions on rare earth exports. White House finalizes agenda for Gyeongju summit White House press secretary…

State Investment Ensures Continued Access to Reproductive Healthcare In response to federal efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a state investment exceeding $140 million to sustain the organization’s health centers across the state. This funding aims to maintain services such as contraception, cancer screenings, and STI testing, ensuring that patients continue to receive essential care despite the loss of federal support. Federal Funding Freeze Affects Clinics Nationwide The Trump administration’s decision to withhold nearly $66 million in Title X family planning funds from Planned Parenthood affiliates in several states, including California, has led to the…

Two Russian military aircraft entered Lithuania’s airspace for 18 seconds on Thursday, the Lithuanian military reported. The planes, identified as an Su-30 fighter jet and an Il-78 refuelling tanker, appeared to be conducting a refuelling exercise when they crossed from Kaliningrad into NATO territory around 1600 CET. Spanish Eurofighter Typhoon jets from NATO’s Baltic Air Police immediately scrambled to patrol the area. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda denounced the act in a post on X, calling it a “blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity.” He strongly condemned the incursion, stating that Lithuania must respond firmly to any violation of…

The weight-loss drug semaglutide significantly reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke, even for people who lose little or no weight, according to a major new study published in The Lancet. Researchers from University College London analysed data from more than 17,600 adults across 41 countries who were overweight or obese. Half received weekly semaglutide injections, while the rest were given a placebo. The drug, known commercially as Wegovy, lowered the risk of major cardiovascular events—such as heart attack, stroke, or death from heart disease—by 20%, regardless of how much weight participants lost. While smaller waistlines were linked to…