HEALTHA tiny GLP-1 implant is the latest bet to help patients maintain their weight lossVivani Medical is developing an implant of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk's obesity injection Wegovy and diabetes counterpart Ozempic.CNBC·July 11, 2026
HEALTHOpenAI power consolidates under co-founder Greg Brockman ahead of prospective IPOWith Fidji Simo's official departure from OpenAI due to a chronic medical issue, Greg Brockman's role has become clearer.CNBC·July 10, 2026
HEALTHDeadly H5 bird flu found in local Australian seabird for first time<p>Native greater crested tern – a common coastal bird – tests positive for disease after being discovered at Robe on SA’s Limestone Coast</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/10/australia-news-live-pauline-hanson-one-nation-modi-anthony-albanese-royal-commThe Guardian·July 10, 2026
HEALTHOpenAI exec Fidji Simo says she's stepping down due to chronic illness, will transition to advisorFidji Simo stepped away from OpenAI in April for a medical leave, says she now has to focus on recovery.CNBC·July 9, 2026
HEALTHVenezuela earthquakes toll rises to 3,889 as risk of disease growsThe United Nations launched an appeal for roughly $300 million to assist survivors of Venezuela's earthquakesAl Jazeera·July 9, 2026
HEALTHFidji Simo steps down from leading OpenAI’s AGI work due to illnessOpenAI's Fidji Simo is departing her full-time role as the company's AGI chief and is transitioning to being a "part-time advisor," she said on X. The news follows Simo's original announcement in April that she would take a few weeks of medical leave due to a neuroimmune condition, shortly after sheThe Verge·July 9, 2026
HEALTHOpenAI’s CEO of AGI Deployment, Fidji Simo, Is Stepping DownThe move comes after Simo took significant medical leave. She will stay on as a part-time adviser.Wired·July 9, 2026
HEALTHMisinformation fuelling violent attacks on Ebola health workersFalse claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.BBC News·July 9, 2026
HEALTH2026 Emmy Nominations: ‘The Pitt’ and ‘Hacks’ Lead the PackThe HBO Max medical series earned 25 nominations in the drama category. And in comedy, the final season of “Hacks” set a record with 24 nominations.NY Times·July 8, 2026
HEALTHKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Demands Health Update on Mitch McConnellSenator Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14. Speculation about his health has spread in recent days.NY Times·July 8, 2026
HEALTHAmber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976Temperatures are set to rise as high as 36C (97F) for parts of southern England this week.BBC News·July 7, 2026
HEALTHAndrea Shaw, Plaintiff in Anti-Vaccine Suit, Is Charged With Murder of Her TwinsA lawsuit filed by Children’s Health Defense, an organization founded by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., claims that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths. But a grand jury in Idaho has indicted her on charges of suffocating them.NY Times·July 7, 2026