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GLP-1 “nutrient-dense” groceries, Sussex charity staff cuts, Clooneys’ French citizenship, travel spotlights (UK smallest city & Baku), Newark measles alert, Philadelphia deaths (Tioga-Nicetown shooting & terriers rescued), Harry/Meghan & Cary Elwes rumors, Davey’s bank-holiday pitch, Democrats’ Texas lesson, Zelensky rebuffs Putin drone-plot claim
M&S rolls out “Nutrient Dense” foods for GLP-1 users
Marks and Spencer is launching a 20-item “Nutrient Dense” range of meals, snacks, and drinks aimed at people using GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, because nothing says “modern wellness” like outsourcing your micronutrients to a branded botanical shot. The line (salads, prepared meals, seeded oaty bread, and an H5O botanical shot) hits M&S Foodhalls January 5, as GLP-1 use surges largely via private purchases while NHS access stays tight.
Prince Harry and Meghan confirm staff cuts at their charity
An adviser named Holt has reportedly resigned as the couple confirmed layoffs at their charity amid ongoing changes. Even philanthropy, it seems, is not immune to the ancient business principle of “restructuring,” which is corporate speak for “brace yourself.”
Cary Elwes speaks out after reported death of Rob Reiner
Actor Cary Elwes issued his first public comments more than two weeks after the reported death of “The Princess Bride” director Rob Reiner earlier this month.
Measles exposure alert tied to Newark Liberty International Airport
New Jersey’s Health Department warned that travelers passing through Newark Liberty International Airport may have been exposed to measles after an infected passenger was at the airport. A reminder that viruses remain wildly committed to travel, even when the rest of us would rather not.
Nine Yorkshire Terriers rescued after owner found dead in Philadelphia
Rescuers saved nine Yorkshire Terriers from a home in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood after the dogs’ owner was found dead.
Philadelphia police investigate fatal Tioga-Nicetown shooting
Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Tioga-Nicetown area after a man was shot multiple times while inside a car and later died.
George and Amal Clooney (and twins) granted French citizenship
George and Amal Clooney, along with their twins Ella and Alexander, were granted French citizenship, with their names appearing in the government’s naturalization decree. Amal was listed under her maiden name, Alamuddin, while the others were listed as Clooney, because even paperwork gets starstruck.
The UK’s smallest city gets a tourism love letter
The UK’s smallest city was described as exceptionally beautiful, calm, and a peaceful contrast to London’s pace, which is travel writing for “you can hear yourself think, terrifyingly.”
Ed Davey pitches a new bank holiday for England’s “1,100th birthday”
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey urged the government to add a bank holiday in 2027 to mark what he called England’s 1,100th birthday, tied to King Athelstan. Ministers pushed back, noting extra bank holidays have economic costs and you cannot hand out a day off for every historic milestone, an argument that has never once stopped politicians from trying anyway.
Baku spotlighted as a city of old streets and modern reinvention
A look at Baku highlights contrasts between historic streets and contemporary city life, emphasizing preserved areas, revitalized neighborhoods, and a multicultural identity shaped by centuries of coexistence.
Texas lessons for Democrats, focus on cost of living for 2026
Analysis from the Lone Star State argues Democrats need to reconnect with everyday Americans and prioritize practical concerns like the cost of living to improve their odds in the 2026 midterms, because “vibes” do not pay rent.
Zelensky rejects Russia’s claim of a Ukrainian drone plot against Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Moscow’s claim that Ukraine tried to launch a drone strike on Vladimir Putin’s residence is false and aimed at disrupting potential peace negotiations. Ukraine dismissed it as a familiar Russian disinformation tactic.
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