SUMMARY: A consortium led by U.S. investment firm RedBird Capital Partners has agreed to buy the Telegraph Media Group, publisher of the 170-year-old Daily Telegraph, for about £500 million ($674 million). This ends a lengthy takeover saga for the conservative-leaning newspaper, formerly owned by Britain’s Barclay family. RedBird plans to grow the brand domestically and internationally, invest in technology, and expand subscribers. The group, also publishing The Spectator (sold separately in September), was put up for sale two years ago to settle family debts. Previous consortium attempts involving foreign state interests were blocked by the UK government.

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SUMMARY: The FDA has approved the weight loss drug Tzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound), a GLP-1 originally for diabetes and weight management, for treating obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea causes breathing interruptions during sleep due to throat muscle relaxation, often linked to excess weight. Pulmonologist Dr. Samuel Gerovich explains that weight loss reduces apnea severity. Patients like Owen Wild report improved sleep and quality of life without significant side effects, though lifestyle habits remain essential. This approval may enhance access and affordability amid previous GLP-1 shortages. The drug’s impact on sleep apnea is largely through its weight loss benefits, not a direct sleep mechanism.

Weight loss drugs known as GLP1s are all the rage right now. They were originally developed for diabetes and weight management, but other “off label” uses are becoming more mainstream.

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SUMMARY: A federal judge is considering whether to block Florida’s House Bill 1205, which critics argue restricts citizens’ ability to propose constitutional amendments. The law shortens the time for submitting petition signatures, introduces new criminal penalties for petition gatherers, and tightens rules for advocacy groups. Opponents, including Florida Decides Healthcare, argue it violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Supporters, including Governor Ron DeSantis, claim it addresses fraud in the petition system. The law’s effects have been severe, with petition circulation dropping significantly. The judge, Mark Walker, has not given a timeline for his ruling .

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