The U.S. will begin a five-year pilot program to allow Medicare and Medicaid to cover weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Medicaid coverage starts in 2026, Medicare in 2027. The initiative includes lifestyle support requirements and aims to combat obesity, though concerns over cost and long-term impact remain.
Astronomers have identified asteroid 2025 SC79, a skyscraper-sized space rock completing its orbit around the Sun in just 128 days. It’s now the second-fastest known asteroid, offering new insights into the dynamics of near-Sun objects and the extreme conditions within our solar system.
Gold prices are on track to break a nine-week winning streak as investors book profits and growing optimism over global trade reduces demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts say easing geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar have also contributed to the metal’s recent pullback.
