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Feb 6, 2026 Oshin Chine, sports editor covering Winter Olympics investigations into unusual performance claims. Tim Kelly, Tokyo reporter on Japanese politics and youth-driven 'Sanamania'. Amin Agnes, health reporter on semaglutide pricing and market shifts. They discuss high-stakes US‑Iran talks, cheaper weight-loss pills rattling pharma prices, a Japan election wave, and a controversial ski jumping probe.
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Agenda Split Threatens Oman Nuclear Talks
- U.S. and Iran talks in Oman face sharp agenda split with Washington wanting wider issues included.
- Tehran insists on limiting talks to nuclear issues, making quick progress unlikely.
Cheap Compounded Semaglutide Upsets Market
- Compounded semaglutide versions let providers personalize doses and expand access amid Wegovy shortages.
- HIMSS's $49 offering risks pricing pressure and large insurers may push Novo Nordisk to cut list prices.
Weigh Safety Versus Access For Compounded Drugs
- Clinicians should weigh FDA approval risks against patient needs when prescribing compounded semaglutide.
- Consider safety trade-offs when personalizing dosages for gastrointestinal side effects.