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The first-ever generic GLP-1 medication to be made available in the US, Victoza (liraglutide), was recently introduced by Teva Pharmaceuticals. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, or GLP-1s or GLP-1 RAs, are a family of incretin medications used to treat obesity and diabetes by acting as the body's natural hormone replacements. In this class, other popular medications include tirzepatide (marketed as Mounjaro and Zepbound) and semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic and Wegovy). The latter stimulates both GLP-1 and GIP receptors, earning it the moniker "dual agonistTrusted Source." Some patients have lost up to 25% of their body weight thanks to the medications, which have shown to be incredibly beneficial, especially for weight lossTrusted Source. Numerous other positive effects, such as decreasing A1C and enhancing cardiovascular outcomes, have also been demonstrated. But occasionally, the medications' popularity has gotten out of hand, creating problems with th

I've seen how  ransomware  attacks can really hurt people and businesses. In 2021, one attack happened every 11 seconds, causing almost $20 billion in damage 1 . These threats can lock your data and demand money to unlock it. But, you can fight back and keep your digital stuff safe. This article will give you key tips to defend against  ransomware  viruses. By following these steps, you can take charge of your online safety. This means keeping your data, privacy, and peace of mind secure. Key Takeaways Ransomware attacks are a growing threat, with one occurring every 11 seconds in 20211 Cybercriminals often use phishing emails and malicious links to deliver ransomware2 Implementing a robust backup strategy is crucial to recovering from a ransomware attack Keeping software and systems updated helps patch vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware Antivirus software, firewalls, and network segmentation are essential for ransomware protection What is Ransomware and How Does it Work? Rans

  Scientists claim that the 2.5-meter-long creature existed 280 million years ago as an apex predator, before the time of the dinosaurs. Namibian fossil hunters have found a massive 280-meter-old salamander-like creature that lived before the dinosaur era and was an apex predator. The creature, named Gaiasia jennyae, was roughly 2.5 metres long, with a head shaped like a toilet seat and menacing interlocking fangs. It lurked in lakes and chilly swamps, mouth agape, ready to snap its strong jaws shut on any unsuspecting victim that dared swim by. Prof. Claudia Marsicano of the University of Buenos Aires, who discovered the fossil alongside colleagues, described their discovery as "really shocking" when they saw the massive specimen "just lying on the outcrop as a giant concretion." "As soon as I saw it, I realised it was something entirely different. We were all giddy with anticipation. Gaiasia would have been one of the biggest land predators at the time and th

DUBAI: Until the Sun Comes Up will be the subject of this year's AZIMUTH festival, which is held annually in AlUla, Saudi Arabia, from September 19–21, organisers announced on Monday. More than thirty local, regional, and international musicians will be included in the 2024 lineup; the performances will be made public in the upcoming weeks. Jason Derulo, The Chainsmokers, Tinie Tempah, The Kooks, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, and Thievery Corporation are some of the previous headliners. Included in the AlUla Moments calendar are five festivals showcasing art, culture, music, nature, wellness, equestrian activities, cuisine, and astronomy. This event is one of those festivals. 2020 saw the first edition, which was followed by two in 2022 and three in 2023. Source arabnews.com

RIYADH: From June 27 to 29, the King Salman Auditorium at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh will play home to the Mechanical Circulatory Support Conference. Over 20 interactive scientific talks, discussion sessions, and workshops led by international specialists will be held throughout the event, which will bring together medical professionals from all over the world, including surgeons, doctors, and nurses. The purpose of the conference is to investigate how people with heart and respiratory failure can improve their quality of life and health outcomes by using technology. Additionally, by focusing on cardiothoracic and cardiac surgeons, critical care physicians, intensive care nurses, respiratory therapists, and perfusionists, it seeks to improve communication among healthcare professionals providing treatment for patients with heart failure. Furthermore, the conference will provide as a platform for colleagues from other specialisations and nations

Source kemlu.go.id Bogor, Indonesia 36 experts in sustainable agriculture from 17 countries that share similar goals convened in Bogor to exchange best practices in capacity building for smallholder-based, sustainable oil palm management (24/6). The International Development Cooperation Fund (LDKPI), the Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are collaborating to provide the training, which will take place from June 22 to July 2, 2024. Experts from a range of fields, including researchers, legislators, businesspeople, and diplomats, attend. They are from developing nations that provide vital agricultural products for global food security, such as coffee, cocoa, rubber, lumber, soybeans, and beef, as well as vital global food commodities like palm oil. Giving participants a more comprehensive understanding of smallholder agriculture that crosses multiple commodities was the goal. The importance of palm oil cultivation to smallholder farmers was underli

                                                                           Source arabnews.com RIYADH: Desalination is a workable way to obtain an abundance of water for cultivation and human consumption in areas with little rainfall. Nevertheless, the conversion of saltwater into freshwater is a well-known energy-intensive process. In the Arabian Peninsula, where water is scarce, desalination does in fact play a major role in carbon emissions. For this reason, Saudi Arabia has been making investments in renewable energy to run its desalination facilities. Sultan Al-Rajhi, a spokesman for the Saudi Water Authority, told Arab News that "using renewable energies for desalination is crucial as it contributes to reducing the operation's carbon footprint and water production costs." He said that saltwater desalination is necessary to meet demand because freshwater resources are limited in an area where the population is expanding quickly. Because of the desert climate, where

Source arabnews.com RIYADH: According to Osama Faqeeha, the deputy minister of environment, water, and agriculture of Saudi Arabia, desertification and drought are two of the most urgent environmental issues facing the globe today. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the minister stated in a statement commemorating the UN Convention to Combat Desertification's 30th anniversary that land degradation might impact as much as 40% of the planet's land area and result in the annual loss of 100 million hectares of productive land. Faqeeha emphasised the Kingdom's dedication to sustainable land management, saying that drought, land degradation, and desertification are three of the most urgent environmental issues of our day. The UNCCD is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and COP16 is anticipated to be a turning point for sustainable management and land restoration. By working together, we can restore our land and turn the tide. The sustainable management of our land will

 Prince Harry goes after his mother Princess Diana's critique of the Royal family When Prince Harry fights with members of the Royal family, including his mother Princess Diana, he is accused of repeating history. According to a royal specialist, Prince Harry appears to be continuing his mother Princess Diana's criticism of the Royal family. Royal scholar Tom Quinn discussed how the Duke of Sussex's public conflict with the Royal Family is a historical recurrence in an interview with The Mirror. "Harry's statement in Spare that he 'wants peace' with the royal family for his mother's sake is certainly sincere, but by concentrating so much on Diana, Harry is really letting history repeat itself," the man said. Quinn pointed out that by concentrating on his mother's struggles and legacy, Harry is ignoring his own route to reconciliation. He said, "Diana spent a significant portion of her adult life criticising an institution she felt had le

 Indonesia Hosts First Meeting of Emerging Development Partners                                                                                 Source kemlu.go.id Bali, Indonesia - The Emerging Development Partners (EDP) meeting in Bali (11/6) was co-chaired by Mr. Rahman Nurdun, Vice President of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) Turkiye, and the Director General of Information and Public Diplomacy (DG IDP). 38 people from 3 international organisations and 9 developing donor nations, including Indonesia, attended the summit. Due to the growing trend of developing countries actively participating in international development cooperation over the past 20 years with the goal of bolstering the position of Global South countries, Indonesia has called for this meeting, which is the first of its kind among emerging donor nations. Ambassador Siti Nugraha Mauludiah, the DG of IDP, stressed that "the initiative to establish a forum for emerging donor countries is cruci

 Riyadh gets ready for the Olympiad in International Chemistry.                                                                                 Source arabnews.com RIYADH: The 56th annual International Chemistry Olympiad organising committee met with Saudi Arabia's Education Minister, Yousef Al-Benyan, in July in Riyadh. Faisal Al-Dweish, the head of the board of directors of the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, Mawhiba, was among the officials present at the event. The Saudi Basic Industries Corp. is sponsoring the event, which is being organised by the ministry, Mawhiba, and King Saud University and will take place from July 21 to July 30, with participation from 89 nations. Al-Benyan spoke with the members of the international steering committee on Saudi Arabia's preparations to host the Olympiad. Source arabnews.com

 Happiness and thankfulness as Indonesian pilgrims start their Hajj this year JAKARTA: When M. Andra Rachmanda arrived in Madinah at the beginning of June, he was overtaken with emotion as he realised a lifetime desire of performing the Hajj. Rachmanda is one of 241,000 Indonesians who are carrying out the one of Islam's five pillars this year: the pilgrimage. "When I first came in Saudi Arabia, I experienced a mixture of surprise, happiness, and humility. Rachmanda told Arab News, "The atmosphere has a deep spiritual aura, and the air feels different here." "I was extremely moved and appreciative when I eventually went to places of worship like Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi in Madinah. I was moved and thought it was a dream come true when I first laid eyes on the Kaaba.” Travellers from Indonesia began arriving in Saudi Arabia in mid-May, leaving earlier to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do their religious duty,

 South America's Rock Art Could Have Marked Territory June 5, 2024, a Wednesday                                                                                              Source archaeology.org London, United Kingdom —A recent analysis of rock engravings near the Atures Rapids on the Orinoco River in Colombia and Venezuela indicates that they might have been used to transmit territorial borders more than 2,000 years ago, according to a statement issued by Antiquity. Drone imagery was used by Philip Riris of Bournemouth University and his associates, in collaboration with local guides, to map artworks at 14 sites throughout the river basin.  While some of these rock art locations were found during the research, others were already known to exist. The pictures, which feature representations of snakes longer than 130 feet, are similar to designs found on ceramics found nearby. According to Riris, "we know that anacondas and boas are seen as lethal beings that can kill people a