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The Gunners fell at the final hurdle in their push to secure a UEFA Champions League qualification spot last season as they gear up for another Europa League adventure. Arsenal’s winning start to the Premier League season came to an end away at rivals Manchester United last weekend and Mikel Arteta faces a demanding run of games this month. Hosts FC Zurich, under new boss Franco Foda, are aiming to defend their Swiss Super League title in 2022/23....

Experts say Mounjaro represents an exciting advancement in diabetes management and it could benefit patients who need to lose weight. Mounjaro, made by Eli Lilly, is the first diabetes medication to target both hormones that regulate blood sugar levels: glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP). Targeting GLP-1 and GIP can help patients lose weight and manage glucose levels. Unlike insulin, which often requires two shots per day, Mounjaro can be self-administered once a week....

“This is the first kit for consumers to self-collect a nasal sample for COVID-19 in their home that does not require a prescription,” Jeff Shuren, MD, JD, director of the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said in a news release of LabCorp’s Pixel COVID-19 test kit. “While many home collection kits can be prescribed with a simple online questionnaire, this newly authorized direct-to-consumer collection kit removes that step from the process, allowing anyone to collect their sample and send it to the lab for processing....

The warning stated that “unacceptable levels of” certain carcinogenic chemicals had been found in samples of scent-free hand sanitizer produced by the company Artnaturals. The chemicals in question—benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal contaminants—turned up in bottles marked as “DIST. by artnaturals Gardena, CA 90248.” Despite the issue seemingly only affecting one batch of hand sanitizer, the FDA currently advised that consumers avoid all such products made by Artnaturals. This is because, as of the time of the alert on Monday, the company had not responded to the FDA, preventing the identification of the manufacturer and issuance of a recall....

“This is the culture: To stay away from any case, to stay away from inspectors, to say, ‘Let us not do it.’ I think this is the corruption that slows the economy,” he told the AP. While oil minister, Ismail has tried to fast-track projects. He said he is hopeful the coming months will bring signed contracts to develop key projects that could boost Iraq’s gas capacity by 3 billion cubic feet by 2025....

According to Chilean authorities, over 25,000 migrants crossed the border this year via the Atacama Desert, the driest nonpolar desert on Earth, according to Live Science—an increase from 16,500 last year. The U.N. International Organization for Migration estimated there are almost 1.7 million immigrants in the country. Far-right presidential candidate José Antonio Kast has expressed a desire to curb migration to Chile if elected, suggesting digging ditches by the Bolivian border to prevent migrants from crossing....

Common types of fecal occult blood tests are the guaiac smear test (gFOBT) and the fecal immunochemical test (FIT), also known as an immunochemical fecal occult blood test (iFOBT). Purpose of Test Your healthcare provider may order a fecal occult blood test to help determine if you might have an underlying condition such as colon polyps, diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, an ulcer, an inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis, or colorectal cancer....

“I don’t see the likelihood of a recession as particularly elevated right now,” he said. Powell said “no one is good at forecasting recessions very far out.” Right now, Powell said the U.S. economy is “strong,” as is spending. He said business and consumers are “in good shape.” Powell said the Fed’s primary goals are to reduce inflation and achieve what he called a “soft landing.” This means lowering inflation and slowing growth without triggering a recession or high unemployment....

She will play in a doubles rubber match with Lauren Davis in the USA’s Fed Cup tie against the Netherlands. She will take on Dutch pair Lesley Kerkhove and Demi Schuurs. The announcement came after USA captain Kathy Rinaldi deflected questions about Serena’s return earlier Saturday. The international tournament takes place in three weekends spread throughout the year and breaks up the teams into groups depending on the ranking that are calculated based on results from previous years....

“Obviously, it’s the very early stages,” Reginald DesRoches, chair of a NIST construction safety advisory committee, said Monday. “We need to get this right. It’s not something that’s going to happen quickly.” Glenn Bell, an associate lead NIST investigator, estimated that the probe will likely last more than two years because of the intricacy of the case. “It’s a very complex investigation. Everybody’s anxious for answers,” Bell said. The required 40-year safety review for the Champlain Towers building was just beginning when the condominium collapsed suddenly in June, spurring weeks of search and rescue efforts and national outcry....

A federal grand jury on Thursday indicted Tyler Ray Harnden on charges he allegedly provided fentanyl-laced counterfeit oxycodone pills to people with substance abuse disorders in exchange for making illegal straw purchases of firearms. The charges stem from a raid on Harnden’s Salem residence in February. There, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and local police found dozens of homemade firearm components, three drill presses and other manufacturing equipment....

Bengaluru FC meanwhile started the tournament with a well played 3-2 win over Lajong but succumbed to a shocking 0-2 loss to DSK Shivajians who are level on points with the Blues. The loss against Shivajians meanwhile have skewed Bengaluru’s hopes of progress as they need to look at the previous game where Shivajians take on Shillong Lajong. The group is still wide open and a Shivajians win will put all three teams in contention if Bengaluru defeat Mohun Bagan with the three teams on six points a piece....

The Reds from Mizoram are sailing smooth after exiting their group undefeated - two wins and a draw. Khalid Jamil will hope this form aids their expeditions against Albert Roca’s team, against whom Aizawl have interestingly won both times they faced them in last year’s Fed Cup, while never managing a win in the league - 3 defeats and a draw. The title winning coach is expected to field a full strength and refreshed team versus the Southern Eagles....

In an exclusive report from the South China Morning Post, FedEx said it had no choice but to shut down operations since strict COVID policies in Hong Kong have left “no clear timeline” for when life will resume as usual in the megacity. “The decision to close the Hong Kong base reflects this constant evolution and is designed to provide a measure of stability to these team members, as there is no clear timeline when life may return to normal in Hong Kong,” said FedEx System Chief Pilot Robin Sebasco in a memo obtained by the Morning Post....

The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Oklahoma and the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office charged the individuals for participating in the retail theft ring based out of northeastern Oklahoma, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson and Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor announced the charges, the press release said. “Organized retail crime is costly to the economic well-being of our communities....

The 27-year-old joins the Super Lig side just a year after signing for the Hammers from Valencia on a three-season deal. West Ham 7/1 to go down Feghouli has signed a five-year contract with Galatasaray and is their seventh signing of a productive transfer window. Ronaldo ban a positive for Real Madrid “West Ham United would like to thank Sofiane for his efforts and wish him well in his future career,” the Premier League club said in a statement....

Brianna Lyston posted a record-breaking time of 23.72 in the event. MORE: John Ross breaks NFL Combine 40-yard dash record She’s only 2.38 seconds behind the female world record (21.34 seconds) set by Florence Griffith Joyner in the 1988 Olympic Games. Usain Bolt’s fastest 200m time? 19.19 seconds. Lyston clearly has a big future ahead of her.

A crowd had gathered outside the headquarters of the Ferguson Police Department earlier on Sunday evening—exactly six years after Brown, an unarmed Black 18-year-old, was shot dead by a Ferguson police officer, sparking months of often violent protests. Outside the police department on Sunday, there appeared to be a celebratory vibe to the protest that later turned to chaos, according to videos posted on social media. People were dancing in the street, blocking traffic and some protesters removed a temporary gate from the front of the police headquarters, Rachel Rice, a reporter for the St....

The Frenchman is banned from the encounter after being sent off in the 3-1 win over Arsenal for a stamp on Gunners right-back Hector Bellerin. Fernandinho is aware that United have plenty of strength in depth, but insists that Pogba’s absence will hurt them. “Of course, any team that loses such a good player, they are going to miss him,” he said, as quoted by Sky Sports. “But Manchester United have good players and it doesn’t matter who is going to play in his position, they will do a good job....

Ferrari has made four-seat cars before, most recently with the GTC4 Lusso, but it has a long history of “2+2” cars with two front seats and two smaller seats in the rear. However, this is the first time a Ferrari will come with four independently adjustable seats for four separate passengers. The exterior of the Purosangue, or “pure blood,” features an upper and lower level. The lower level is more technical, says Ferrari, while above the beltline the vehicle is more imposing....