Natural hormone may offer obesity path beyond appetite suppression
A University of Oklahoma mouse study found FGF21 acts in a brain region also targeted by GLP-1 drugs, but human safety and effectiveness remain unproven
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- Workplace allegations MrBeast’s company sued by former employee over harassment claims Lorrayne Mavromatis alleges sexual harassment, gender bias and retaliation after pregnancy-related leave. Beast Industries says the claims are false and denies wrongdoing
- Human evolution Red hair gene appears to have been favored by natural selection A Harvard Medical School study of ancient DNA suggests variants linked to red hair rose over thousands of years, though researchers say the reason remains uncertain
- UK bird flu vaccine trial begins for possible pandemic strain The H5N1 mRNA vaccine is being tested in at-risk groups as health officials stress the current risk to people remains low
Top Chef’ Is Being Noted for a Gentler Competitive Edge
More than 20 seasons into its run, the cooking series is being framed as taking a more humane approach to a high-pressure restaurant world
Art market
Christie’s to Offer $450 Million in Newhouse Art in May Sale
The auction house plans a special evening sale of 16 works from the collection of S.I. Newhouse Jr., the longtime Condé Nast chief
Mother hospitalized with ‘broken heart syndrome’ after veteran son’s suicide
Dawn Turner said severe chest pain and breathlessness sent her to emergency care before doctors diagnosed takotsubo syndrome, a stress-triggered condition that can mimic a heart attack
New York retrial
Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial opens with focus on 2013 hotel encounter
The pared-down trial centers on Jessica Mann’s allegation after an overturned conviction and a later jury deadlock left the Manhattan rape charge unresolved
Employment tribunal
Claudia-Liza Vanderpuije withdraws claims involving Dan Walker
ITN and Channel 5 agreed an undisclosed payment to resolve the tribunal matter, with no admission of liability, after denying the claims in full
Music
Paul Weller readies BBC live album with Billie Eilish cover
The former Jam frontman says family listening helped lead him to cover “What Was I Made For?” as Weller At The BBC Volume 2 arrives Friday