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Bears OT Ozzy Trapilo not quite ready for game action
Bears offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo has been a full participant in practice but will have to wait another week before returning to game action.
Can Omarion Hampton Move Past His Fumbling Woes?
Omarion Hampton has already lost two fumbles through the Chargers’ first two games. With turnovers hurting the team early this season, Hampton needs to fix his ball-security issues quickly and prove he can be trusted with a heavy workload.
Asteroid Bennu may have formed much closer to the Sun than scientists thought
Returned asteroid grains link Bennu, Ryugu and CI meteorites to a mixed dust reservoir shaped by ice and the young Jupiter.
Microsoft Excel can now put multiple values in a single cell
Microsoft is changing one of Excel’s most familiar rules: a cell no longer has to contain just one value. The company has introduced lists, arrays in cells and nested arrays, giving users new ways to keep multiple pieces of information together without turning them into a single block of text. The features are currently rolling […]
Clemson Keeps Finding Ways to Win
Clemson keeps finding ways to win, even if it's not pretty. The Tigers pulled out the 24-10 victory in a game that saw three first half turnovers, and 130 total yards in penalties. Dabo Swinney’s team was able to make a few more plays and less mistakes on the road. Clemson is now 3-1 overall, …
Castlevania celebrates turning 40 by giving away the original game for free
Konami is giving away the original 1986 Castlevania for free to mark the series' 40th anniversary, alongside deep sales and a new game, Belmont's Curse.
'American Idol' reveals which judges are returning in 2027
"American Idol" has secured its stars for Season 25.
Sci-Fi Central returns to Science Central for 11th year
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Science Central is getting ready for a day celebrating all things sci-fi and fantasy. Organizers joined us on First News Saturday to preview the 11th annual Sci-Fi Central…
Tre White’s Return Gives Kansas Basketball Another Experienced Piece
Tre White’s Return Gives Kansas Basketball Another Experienced Piece
Liverpool Legend Steven Gerrard Suggests Rangers to Sign Ryan Jack
Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard hails veteran free agent Ryan Jack as a "proper player" as the midfielder returns to Glasgow to maintain fitness amid swirling transfer speculation.
Wolverine Now Officially Lets Players Turn Off Its Most-Hated Feature
Goodbye, scent trails
Hays Food Business Workshop to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into opportunities
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Jalen Brunson hosts ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 52 premiere tonight
The New York Knicks star makes his hosting debut as NBC’s long-running comedy series returns for a new season.
Marseille’s Derek Cornelius set for three-month absence
Derek Cornelius (28) will be out for around three months, as per a report from L’Équipe, after the defender sustained a hip injury while on international duty with Canada.Cornelius returned to Mars...
ESPN Offers Notable Kyrie Irving Ranking After Year-Long Absence
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving returned to ESPN's NBA Rank at No. 39 after missing all of last season while recovering from a torn ACL.
Scientists Turned the Human Body Itself Into a Wireless Network for Tiny Medical Implants
What if your body became a part of the system?
Zepbound and Mounjaro may turn on the body’s calorie-burning brown fat
Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound, activated calorie-burning brown fat in obese mice, revealing a potential metabolic effect beyond appetite suppression. If confirmed in humans, the finding could help explain the drug’s powerful benefits and inspire more comprehensive treatments for obesity and diabetes.
Two astronauts who flew farther than anyone before are taking new NASA roles
Artemis II astronauts Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman are transitioning to emeritus status at NASA after their historic journey around the Moon earlier this year. The pair will continue advising and mentoring NASA teams as preparations accelerate for Artemis III and future lunar missions. Their experience with Orion and deep-space operations could prove especially valuable as NASA works toward returning astronauts to the lunar surface.
Insomniac lets players turn off the dreaded "fart trail" from Marvel's Wolverine
Insomniac lets players turn off the dreaded "fart trail" from Marvel's Wolverine
Yankees Castoff Returns To All-Star Home After Surprising Cut
The New York Yankees received a surprising update on their former All-Star trade acquisition after he seemed to find a resurgence.
Control Resonant, Rapidfire CEO Turnovers And Other New Indie Games Worth Checking Out
Plus, a major Ball x Pit expansion and a release date for a game I can't wait to play more of.
Business lecture to focus on AI
Wandia Chiuri, a 2005 Ohio Wesleyan University alumna and acclaimed leader in executive branding and innovation, will discuss “Your Human Advantage in the Age of AI: How Judgment, Creativity, and Relationships Help Leaders Turn Change into Opportunity,” when she presents OWU’s 2026-2027 Robert L. Milligan Leaders in Business Lecture.
The full 'Harvest Moon' rises with Saturn this weekend — here's how to get the best views
The famous Harvest Moon will be the first full moon of autumn when it rises on Saturday, Sept. 26. Here's how to get the best view of it, and where to look for bright Saturn nearby.
Funko warned it might not last 12 months. Its new CEO came from Netflix with a plan.
Funko, the company behind the big-headed Pop! figurines, warned last year it might not survive, squeezed by tariffs, canceled retail orders and its own overproduction. A new CEO based in Los Feliz is trying to turn it around.
Funko warned it might not last 12 months. Its new CEO came from Netflix with a plan.
Funko, the company behind the big-headed Pop! figurines, warned last year it might not survive, squeezed by tariffs, canceled retail orders and its own overproduction. A new CEO based in Los Feliz is trying to turn it around.
Laid-Off Google worker turned down 6-figure offer to build AI startup
After being laid off from Google, Rob Waters was offered a new six-figure role. He turned it down and moved to San Francisco to build his AI startup.
The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real
Jose Mourinho only returned to Real Madrid in July but a lot needs to improve in order for there to be a title race in La Liga.
Inside Meta's AI success and how Nat Friedman drove Muse's launch
Meta's Muse became an App Store hit after a rocky start for its AI team. Here's how Nat Friedman, new hires, and AI training turned things around.
Geiger, Byer Vie for Rockland Area House Seat
ROCKLAND — Residents of Rockland, North Haven, Matinicus, and part of Owls Head will decide whether to return Democrat Valli Geiger to the State House or elect political newcomer Melissa
Pellegrini hoping to make first season appearance vs Como
Lorenzo Pellegrini is working to return to the spotlight with Roma. The Giallorossi midfielder is using the international break to regain top form and focus on the match against Como on October 11th a...
Report claims Havertz out for 4 weeks with injury
Kai Havertz has returned to Arsenal for further checks after picking up a muscle injury with Germany, with fresh reports raising concern over how long he could be out.Photo by Lars Baron/Getty ImagesK...
Marvel's Wolverine Dev Adds Option to Turn Off Controversial Scent Trails and More in New Update
Insomniac Games has published a new Marvel's Wolverine update that adds an option to turn off those controversial scent trails for collectibles.
Diamondbacks’ postseason push takes a turn with Gabriel Moreno update
SAN DIEGO — The Arizona Diamondbacks might be on a roll after their sixth straight win Friday, but eyes are now on catcher Gabriel Moreno after manager Torey Lovullo’s latest update. Sep 25, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) is congratulated by right fielder Corbin Carroll (7) after scoring during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.
Lompoc Chalks Returns October 2–4 with 40 Artists, Live Entertainment, and a New Meet the Artists Kick Off
The Lompoc Theatre Project is excited to announce the return of Lompoc Chalks, its free, family-friendly street art festival celebrating creativity,
Sharks Rookie Already Turning Heads After Two Preseason Games
Fans of the San Jose Sharks have got to love what they are seeing in rookie Ivar Stenberg. The second-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has already recorded five points, three goals, and a plus-3 across his first two preseason games, generating even more optimism for one of the league’s brightest up-and-coming hockey […] The post Sharks Rookie Already Turning Heads After Two Preseason Games appeared first on HEAVY.
Renaissance Festival returns with new entertainment lineup
Located just north of Charlotte in Huntersville, the festival transforms a 25-acre outdoor village into a European-style country fair filled with fantasy, history, and live entertainment.
Open for business
Customers turn out for new Burlington Sheetz BURLINGTON — The lot was full of vehicles and dozens of customers were on hand only one hour after the opening of the […]
Jays Edge Reds 6-5
For most of the night, this looked like a typically frustrating 2026 Blue Jays loss. The starting pitching wasn’t very good, the bullpen did enough to keep them in range, and while the offence produce traffic on the bases it failed to turn that into runs. Luckily, things flipped late. The offence woke up and […]
Fruita mom turns home bakery into growing farmstand business
What started as a way to help support her family has quickly grown into a thriving business for one Fruita mother.
Braves Reliever Reflects on Return After Long-Awaited Comeback
After three months sidelined, Robert Suarez provides a crucial bullpen boost as October nears.
2026 Maker Faire in Vallejo intersects art, science and all things inquisitive
Now in its 20th year, Maker Faire returned Friday to Mare Island’s historic Naval Shipyard, bringing together artists, engineers, scientists, students and curious minds from across the region for a weekend of experimentation and creativity.
How To Catch a Predator Turned Crime Stings Into Prime-Time Entertainment - FINCHANNELTo Catch a Predator: How Chris Hansen’s NBC Show Changed Reality TV
To Catch a Predator became a ratings hit by confronting suspected child-sex offenders on camera. Its methods, police cooperation and the death of Bill Conradt sparked a lasting debate over journalism and entertainment.
York County business owner turns family roots into viral bakery
A viral TikTok video is bringing customers to Manna Micro Bakery in York — but owner Zaidy Luyando's story goes far beyond social media.
Latest Midterm Polls Reveal Bright Spots for Republicans
There has been a turnaround in Maine, our new poll shows.
NYFF Turns Up The Heat As ‘Godzilla’, ‘Artificial’, ‘NAZA’, ‘You Can See Everything’ Spark Festival Buzz
The New York Film Festival opens Friday night with a lineup featuring great films of 2026 along with heavy-hitting world premieres. Artistic director Dennis Lim insists the global bows are not “the be...
Melissa Barrera reveals what it would take for her to return to the “Scream” franchise after firing
Barrera was cut from the horror-comedy saga after sharing controversial posts on social media.
Jodie Turner-Smith’s rep slams ‘fictional lawsuit’ against actress and her brother for alleged sexual misconduct and drug use
According to three Jane Does, the “Queen & Slim” actress enabled her brother’s conduct by financially supporting him.
Sam Darnold set to return to lineup in Week 3
Seahawks QB Sam Darnold cleared to play after missing Week 2 because of injury
Flagg’s height, Irving’s return, Lively’s health and more from Mavericks media day
Kyrie Irving is back while Dereck Lively II is hoping to join him.
Trump promised to campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead
While organizers insist the rallies are in locations with media markets that span state lines and they will help bolster broader turnout, Trump's itinerary is yet another sign of the uphill fight that his party faces.
‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Star Diana Jenkins Diana Jenkins Is Leaving America—and Selling Her $23 Million Hidden Hills Compound
The former Bravo cast member is looking to offload her sprawling Hidden Hills, CA, estate to return to her home city of Sarajevo.
Brandi Glanville says health battle forced her to spend 'hundreds of thousands'
Reality star Brandi Glanville explains why her recent financial strain made turning down opportunities more difficult and pushed her to prove she could perform again on FOX's "Special Forces."
“Same confidence”: Ho targets response after West Ham
Tottenham Hotspur return to league action on Sunday against Aston Villa, with Martin Ho using Friday’s press conference to reflect on how rotation disrupted his side’s rhythm in their last outing ...
Ben Affleck says Jennifer Garner was ‘very wise’ to turn down playing his wife in new movie
The actor joked that the decision was “probably for the best,” adding, “That lesson’s been learned.”
Mariska Hargitay offers more hints about Christopher Meloni’s “SVU” return: ‘I got my old partner back’
The actress already confirmed Meloni will appear on the upcoming 600th episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
Barcelona could reignite pursuit of Sporting star in January
The board at La Liga giants Barcelona are giving consideration to reigniting their chase of Sporting CP star Luis Suárez following the turn of the year.That’s according to Spanish outlet Fichajes, ...
Voters are turning to AI on politics. Is it up to the task?
Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in how voters get information about politics and elections, raising fresh questions about how the technology could influence the way voters stay in…
Meta VR Glasses Plan Imax Entertainment Push
Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a major VR product this week, with the company turning to Disney, Imax, Dolby, James Cameron and others to help create a cadence of content.
Earth microbes survive simulated conditions of Saturn moon’s ocean
Experiment suggests organisms could live in harsh environment under Enceladus’s icy crust, strengthening possibility moon could support life
U2 goes back to school to put on a show where it all began 50 years ago
U2 has returned to their roots, surprising students with a rock and roll class at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
U2 goes back to school to put on a show where it all began 50 years ago
U2 has returned to their roots, surprising students with a rock and roll class at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin | WWL
Islander’s interest in Japan turns into business
Damasius collects antiques, vintage objects and more in Japan.
Quick hitters: O-line health, safety depth and Dan Campbell’s first days in Detroit with Glenn
Allen Park — Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell and quarterbacks coach Mark Brunell met with the media on Friday. Here are the noteworthy items from those conversations. Healthier up front, banged up in the back It’s good news, bad news on the injury front. First, the offensive line is going to be far closer to full strength with starters Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) on track to return to the lineup. That provides stability the offense lacked against Buffalo, particularly at right tackle, where backup Larry Borom allowed 11 quarterback pressures and committed a trio of penalties. Subscribe However, with that same unit, veteran Ben Bartch (foot) is likely to miss Sunday’s matchup with the Jets. The left guard competition that’s been ongoing since May has effectively been whichever option is healthy that week. In the back end, safety Thomas Harper (ankle) is also unlikely to be available on Sunday. That leaves the team precariously thin at the position following Avonte Maddox going on injured reserve this week. Christian Izien is expected to get the start alongside Chuck Clark. “Izzy's been working a lot back there and had a full week,” Campbell said. “And he's gotten a ton of work this week, a ton of reps, full-speed reps. ‘This is what you're going to do, this is the calls’ and just dousing him with full-speed reps and he's done a good job this week.” Safety depth is the bigger concern. The team is expected to count on some combination of Jalen Mills, who signed to the practice squad on Monday, Bishop Fitzgerald, the undrafted rookie poached off the Steelers’ practice squad on Tuesday, and rookie cornerback Keith Abney, who doesn’t have experience at safety. “I'll say this about Abney, man, for a rookie, he's a pretty dang smart, conscientious, aware football player that's got a ton of room to really take off,” Campbell said. “…He's young. He's another one, he just needs reps and reps. But, if we need it, that'll be a guy who may have to go in for us.” You can check here for the full injury report, with game designations, later this afternoon. Reflecting on the past Responding to comments made by Jets coach Aaron Glenn this week, Campbell reflected on his earliest days with the Lions, before the coaching staff had been fleshed out and it was just he and Glenn at the facility working through what they wanted things to look like. “It was just he and I in the lab,” Campbell said. The coach said the two would fill the whiteboard that remains in current coordinator Kelvin Sheppard’s office top to bottom with notes about philosophy, coaching style, team identity and the type of players they wanted to target. “He looks different than me,” Campbell said. “I'm taller, I'm whatever. He's quicker. All these different things, man, but we're really the same. I mean we're so much the same. And he's the defensive version, I'm the offensive version. He was my right hand man. …It was fun, man. Those were good days.” Campbell said it was one of the best and worst days of his life when the Jets hired Glenn to be their coach. “AG means the world to me,” Campbell said. “He's one of my dearest friends because I know what he's made of. “…It's because you know you're losing a little piece of you. That's what he meant to me and to us. So, that's hard.” Traits under center A couple of weeks back, Sheppard noted that Brunell had identified Saints quarterback Tyler Shough as the best prospect at the position ahead of the 2025 draft. On Friday, Brunell confirmed his evaluation and explained what he looks for when studying a young quarterback. Here’s the full answer: “Young quarterbacks, you have to look at everything, you know? I look at guys coming out of college just like I look at any free agents that we might be looking at, or guys that we might add to our roster. Do they take care of the ball? Are they on time? How is their decision-making? How are their feet? “It's tough because you look at a college player, you don't understand what they're trying to do offensively, what their reads are, but you can identify when a guy is accurate, obviously, and when the ball's getting there on time. If there are a lot of interceptions, it raises a red flag. And I think with a lot of the spread offenses of what you're seeing, when you see a young player and they're running some pro concepts and he's having to make protection calls, and he's getting the right play out of the run game, and when there's a lot on his plate and he's executing it very well, and he's managing all of that, that really jumps out at you. It’s really hard to find. “That's one thing we saw with Luke Altmeyer. He had a lot of experience. We call it, ‘Hey, he's playing quarterback.’ And what does that mean? It's not just completing passes. It's getting guys lined up, getting the right play, getting the protection call right, just fixing some problems, being able to progress (through reads). And there's still some young guys out there that can do that at a high level, which is good to see.” Regarding Altmyer, who competed for the team’s backup job through the offseason and currently resides on the practice squad, Brunell acknowledged physical development slows once the season starts, because there aren’t reps to go around. However, there’s still extensive mental development that’s ongoing. “The key for him is approach the game as if you're the starter, mentally,” Brunell said. “And that's really all you can do. Approach the game as if you're the starter and be good in the (class)room. You come in alongside Jared (Goff), and you come in alongside Josh (Dobbs) and (do) whatever they need. And if you get an opportunity to talk to Luke, he'll tell you he does have a lot of responsibilities besides just getting donuts for us on Saturday. “For him, it's mentally staying focused, and even though there's really no chance this Sunday of him playing, he has to approach it as if he's taking the first snap and playing the whole game. So what's our game plan? What are our checks? What are we anticipating? And then during the game, we keep him involved as far as looking at coverages and pressures. And so, really, for him, it's just a mental game. And for now, that's all we can do.” Reason for more zone The Lions have significantly increased their usage of zone coverage on defense this season. I asked Campbell if that was a reaction to their personnel or driven by the focus to generate more turnovers, given it can be easier to produce interceptions when you can keep eyes on the quarterback while playing zone. “I think it was a little bit of both,” Campbell said. “We just felt like this would suit us a little bit better up to this point, and then be disruptive and get takeaways, which worked well Week 1. We had two (opportunities) last week against Buffalo we weren’t able to get, but they’re there.” I followed up by asking how much the combination of heavy blitzing with the back end playing zone has contributed to some of the early-season coverage woes, since adding extra players to the pass rush means leaving the coverage short-staffed. “I mean, it’s challenging, and that’s why a lot of the things we’ve done in zone, for the most part, have been to reduce that stress level back there,” Campbell said. “But that also requires the front getting there. And if you don’t get there, we already kind of talked about that, but there (has to be) a trust there.” The alternative, Campbell explained is sending four and it taking longer for the rush to get home, which can create different problems for a defense. “You can bleed yards,” Campbell said about the strategy. “It gets a little longer and it’s dink-and-dunk and run after catch. …So, we do what we think is right by what we feel like our personnel (does well). But also the game plan, who you’re going in to play, the matchups, their offense. “We’re not stuck on one way.” Detroit Football Network is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
NAMI Miami-Dade’s Reel Minds Film Festival Returns October 10, World Mental Health Day, Using the Power of Film to Change the Conversation Around Mental Health
Eight short films will bring stories of resilience, recovery and lived experience to the screen MIAMI, FL – September 23, 2026 – In recognition of World Mental Health Day,the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Miami-Dade County will harness the power of film and storytelling to raise awareness and spark dialogue around mental health with […]
Non-Conference Preview: UAPB
Our friends from Arkansas Pine Bluff return after a brief hiatus from games at Mizzou Arena.
Lionel Richie confirms ‘American Idol’ return amid health issues
Lionel Richie will return as a judge on ‘American Idol’ following a recent heart procedure to address atrial fibrillation.
Lionel Richie confirms ‘American Idol’ return amid health issues
Lionel Richie will return as a judge on ‘American Idol’ following a recent heart procedure to address atrial fibrillation.
Music in the Park returns to Pelham with three Sundays of fr...
Pelham’s Music in the Park series is returning this October, with three separate concerts set to entertain the community at Pelham City Park.
Iconic horror franchise officially returning after years of delays
The “Saw” franchise is officially moving forward with an 11th movie after years of delays, with Mike P. Nelson attached to direct.
Rangers Turn to deGrom in Biggest Series of Season
The Texas Rangers will send Jacob deGrom to the mound as they open a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
‘Forgotten Island’ review: A mythical memory worth making
Staying out all night and partying with your childhood best friend is a surefire way to savor the fragility of youth. But a send-off party that turns into a night
Scientists Find Hidden Information in The Shape of Neurons' Electrical Signals
"When we turn an action potential into a binary event, we throw away information."
Feel Good Friday: Toys 'R' Us' South Sound Return, a New Dog-Wellness Brand, and Local Business Honors
A toy brand plots its local comeback, a spot for pups opens in University Place, and more in this week's Feel Good Friday.
How Ben Affleck’s Kids Have Turned His Hollywood Dating History Into Family Entertainment
Ben Affleck‘s kids are having good laughs from his past romances. The three children, Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel, whom the […]
Falcons soar over the Packers in dominant 35-14 win in Green Bay
The Falcons dominated the Packers on the national stage during Thursday Night Football. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. returned to the lineup and led the team to a convincing 35-14 win in Green Bay
Ace Combat 8 Is a Triumphant Return for One of Gaming’s Best Series
Wings of Theve lands the plane
This 1988 Popular Science article is the equivalent of an Apple event live blog from 40 years ago
Popular Science sent a writer the the announcement of the Apple NeXT Computer and his description of the scene gives us serious FOMO.
Three Prop Bets I Love: Nebraska at Michigan State
Capitalize on Cam Edwards’ workload and Jordan Savoury’s consistency as the Spartans return home, looking to dominate the ground game and exploit Nebraska's defense in East Lansing.
A 60-beam ultraviolet laser flash-vaporized the surface of tiny diamonds so the blast would kick a shock wave through them, melting the hardest material on Earth at 12,680 degrees and 145 million psi, and solid diamond turned out to float on its own melt like ice on water
The experiments ran on the OMEGA laser at the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics, which fires 60 ultraviolet beams into a target
Xi’s visit will fuel more scrutiny over his health
China’s Communist Party does not have clear rules of succession if a leader becomes incapacitated or dies, and Xi Jinping magnified the uncertainties by overturning retirement norms.
Med Center Health celebrated Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care's 30th Anniversary in Scottsville
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‘ARC Raiders’ And ‘Marathon’ Turn To PvE As The Extraction Genre Wobbles
ARC Raiders and Marathon both have flagging playerbases, and they are both trying to same path forward, heading toward PvE content.
Rhett Lashlee 'Confident' In SMU Turnaround vs. Missouri State
The Mustangs hurt themselves in the loss to Louisville, but Lashlee is confident his team has learned its lesson.
India’s ‘cockroach’ movement demands election chief’s resignation
Youth group threatens return to mass protests, sets deadline for Gyanesh Kumar to quit over reports of meddling.
New movies to watch this weekend: See 'Primetime' and 'Heart of the Beast' in theaters, rent or buy 'Super Troopers 3,' stream 'Tuner' on Paramount+
In theaters now: Robert Pattinson wows in his turn as "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen — and don't underestimate the power of Brad Pitt and a dog.
Pioneer of China NewCo model sued in US over trade secret misuse, double-dealing
A legal feud unfolding in New York is putting a spotlight on the work of a business development veteran who is credited for pioneering one of biopharma’s hottest dealmaking mechanism: the China “NewCo” model. In a lawsuit originally filed in New York state court and recently moved to federal court, China’s Lepu Medical Technology has alleged that biopharma business development consultant Su Zhang, who was hired to help shop its GLP-1 weight-loss candidates to Western partners, engaged in corporate double-dealing and trade secret leaks. According to the complaint, while acting as Lepu’s primary dealmaking liaison for a group of obesity and metabolic disease drug candidates, Zhang was secretly double-dipping as the acting chief business officer for a direct competitor, BrightGene Pharmaceutical. “She never adequately disclosed the role, never sought Lepu’s consent, and never proposed any safeguard,” Lepu alleged in its complaint, which was filed in July after Zhang’s consulting firm, CoDevCo, sought certain transaction-based success fees from its angry customer through an arbitration process in Singapore. Lepu, the parent company of Lepu Biopharma, has asked Zhang to pay back its $500,000 retainer and disgorge all benefits she received during the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, plus other damages and relief. The company has also requested the court grant injunctions to protect Lepu’s trade secrets. The ill-fated partnership officially kicked off in December 2024, when Lepu tapped CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism” to identify collaborators for the company’s drug candidates. According to Lepu’s complaint, Zhang personally negotiated and signed the agreement as managing director for CoDevCo, which used her home address. Before the Lepu deal, Zhang made a name following a short stint as the global head of business development for Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. It was during her tenure that Hengrui signed a landmark deal granting exclusive rights for a portfolio of GLP-1 assets to Hercules, which was at that time newly established by a group of private equity and venture capital firms. In addition to the regular upfront and milestone payments, Hengrui also gained an equity stake in Hercules, which later became Kailera Therapeutics. The Hengrui-Hercules deal opened a new paradigm, where a Chinese biopharma company spins off certain early-stage assets to investors for further development through the creation of a new company abroad. The “NewCo” model quickly came into vogue as it allows Western investors to access high-potential assets originating from China at an early stage while giving the Chinese licensors an opportunity to reap long-term benefits through equity stakes in the new firms. The NewCo model proved its value when Kailera staged a record-breaking $625 million IPO on Nasdaq this April, merely two years into the Hengrui deal. Related Kailera CEO 'knew we were in a good spot' before obesity biotech's record-breaking $625M IPO On her LinkedIn page, Zhang described her work at Hengrui as “[b]uilding team and capability from the ground up,” forming NewCo and major pharma partnerships worth billions of dollars. Lepu clearly wanted that kind of track record to help boost its own cardiometabolic portfolio, which includes a range of assets for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and muscle preservation during weight loss treatment. “Lepu’s pipeline is very valuable, but only if Lepu could secure the right international partner to expand into the overseas market during the available commercial window,” the company argued in its complaint. The Chinese biotech said it had little knowledge of U.S. laws, customs or business practices in the business development field, and therefore “needed to rely entirely” on the expertise of Zhang and her team as the firm’s first engagement of a U.S.-based BD consultant. “Zhang’s dominating influence on the business development strategy is further evidenced by the fact that she personally controlled the business-development communications on behalf of Lepu with potential partners,” Lepu said in its complaint. After entering the deal, Zhang introduced Lepu to her four associates. According to Lepu’s version of events, all of them were allegedly employed at different time points to perform similar jobs at other Chinese companies that Lepu described as its competitors, while having access to Lepu’s confidential information. As such, Lepu described Zhang’s team as “a roster of individuals whose primary professional loyalty, by virtue of their concurrent full-time employment, ran to Lepu’s competitors.” As well as the specific examples set out in the case, a look at Lepu’s deals over the period suggests Zhang may have been involved in at least one transaction. During their partnership, Lepu, through its subsidiary Shanghai Minwei Biotechnology, also out-licensed its GLP-1/GIP/FGF21 agonist MWN105 to a NewCo called Sidera Bio in the fall of 2025. The deal included an upfront and near-term payment of $35 million, up to $1.01 billion in milestones, and a 9.99% stake in the Danish startup. It seems likely that Zhang facilitated the Minwei deal given that Lepu is on record as having used CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism.” The big shock for Lepu came in the form of a news article on June 25, 2025. The article, reporting on phase 2 data for BrightGene’s GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist BGM0504, identified Zhang as acting chief business officer of the Lepu rival. Blindsided by her association with BrightGene, Lepu confronted Zhang in July 2025. “Lepu was given assurances that there was nothing to be concerned about and told that Zhang would explain the matter to Lepu,” Lepu alleged in its complaint. “Zhang never did.” Lepu claimed that Zhang had the motive and opportunity to steer potential prospective partners toward BrightGene or other competitors. Later, in February 2026, one of Zhang’s associates joined BrightGene as the vice president for global business development, according to the complaint. Around the same time, Lepu sent written demand letters asking Zhang to account for her BrightGene role, identify what confidential data were shared with the rival firm, and provide any conflict-of-interest or firewall policies during the engagement. According to Lepu, neither CoDevCo nor Zhang answered the questions in their responses. Related Novo vs. KBP: How a $1.3B deal turned into a fraud accusation and an international legal fight In a motion to dismiss filed with the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Sept. 4, Zhang’s legal team argued that Lepu’s agreement was signed with CoDevCo, and that an employee of the contractor does not owe fiduciary duties to the client. In its complaint, Lepu said: “That CoDevCo was the contracting entity does not insulate Zhang from personal liability for duties she personally undertook and personally breached.” Taking the argument one step further, the defending party argued that the consulting agreement “does not create a fiduciary relationship even between CoDevCo and Lepu; instead, it identifies CoDevCo as an independent contractor retained to market Lepu’s business to potential western partners.” Although CoDevCo was Lepu’s exclusive business-development contractor, there were no terms stipulating that the consulting firm should serve only Lepu, Zhang’s lawyer noted. As to Lepu’s claims that Zhang misappropriated trade secrets, the defendant argued that Lepu authorized the use of the information so Zhang’s team could perform their service per the agreement. In a rebuttal filed on Sept. 11, Lepu’s lawyer set out why they believe the Chinese biotech satisfied New York law’s misappropriation definition by alleging that the defendant used a trade secret “in breach of a duty or through improper means.” As an alternative to dismissing the suit, the defendant suggested the action should be stayed pending outcomes from the arbitration of a separate case in Singapore. While NewCo pioneer Zhang is defending her business arrangements, momentum behind the NewCo trend has continued unabated into 2026. Through August, Chinese biotech assets have spurred 15 NewCo deals this year, according to local trade publication PharmaDJ.
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