Andrew Buncombe

A growing US longevity industry is attracting wealthy entrepreneurs who seek to extend human life through biohacking, intensive monitoring, supplements, exercise and experimental biotechnology. Bryan Johnson spends about $2 million annually on treatments and claims to be ageing far more slowly, while Dave Asprey promotes specialist training and therapies and Gary Brecka advocates extensive testing and lifestyle adjustments. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Sam Altman have backed life-extension ventures, helping drive a market projected to grow substantially over the next decade. Scientists remain divided: some predict major gains in lifespan from cellular rejuvenation, while critics argue that claims about living to 150 or beyond and reversing ageing are exaggerated or unsupported. The trend has also spawned hundreds of expensive longevity centres offering cryotherapy, infrared light and advanced diagnostics.

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, setting up a general-election contest against Republican Mike Rogers. The progressive El-Sayed has backing from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, supports universal healthcare, opposes big-money politics and has called Israel’s war in Gaza a genocide. The result exposes the continuing divide between the Democratic Party’s progressive and establishment wings, while Donald Trump has attacked both candidates with ideological labels. Stevens conceded and endorsed El-Sayed, whose ability to unite Democrats and appeal to Midwest voters will be crucial to the party’s Senate prospects.

Andy Burnham’s first call with Donald Trump was publicly positive, with both leaders praising England’s World Cup performance and discussing future cooperation. Despite the upbeat tone, Burnham is advised to remain cautious, given Trump’s past shift from warmth to criticism toward Keir Starmer over issues such as the UK’s stance on Iran, the Chagos Islands and North Sea oil. The article argues that Burnham will likely face similar tensions but must maintain the UK-US relationship while managing disagreements. Burnham has emphasized authenticity and respect in dealing with Trump, though the long-term stability of the relationship remains uncertain.