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What we know about Evergrande's financial future
What we know about Evergrande's financial future
by  AFP

A Hong Kong court on Monday gave Chinese property giant Evergrande until the end of January to put together a restructuring plan, offering the embattled firm much-needed breathing room as it teeters on the brink of bankruptcy.

Chasing weight loss dream, many in US seek Ozempic alternatives
Chasing weight loss dream, many in US seek Ozempic alternatives
by  AFP

Like many Americans struggling to lose weight, Marissa Montanino felt compelled to try Ozempic or one of the other new so-called "wonder drugs" described as revolutionary in the fight against obesity. Over 40 percent of Americans suffer from obesity, reflecting a major health crisis and the massive market for new Ozempic-type drugs.

Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 bn
Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 bn
by  AFP

Alaska Airlines announced Sunday that it would buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion, consolidating its position as the nation's fifth biggest carrier if it can attain regulatory approval. Federal regulatory approval of the purchase is not assured.

At COP28, Al Gore takes aim at host UAE's emissions
At COP28, Al Gore takes aim at host UAE's emissions
by  AFP

Armed with satellite images of pipelines, former US vice president and climate champion Al Gore singled out the emissions of the United Arab Emirates at the COP28 talks in the oil-rich monarchy on Sunday. The oil company, known as ADNOC, is headed by Sultan Al Jaber, whose appointment as president of COP28 infuriated climate campaigners.