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Why Ozempic, Zepbound, and other weight-loss drug dupes carry risks

Poor purity can cause patients to experience fever, chills, nausea, skin irritation, infections, and low blood pressure.

In just a few years, brand-name injectable drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have rocketed to fame as billion-dollar annual sellers for weight loss as well as to control blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Bacon prices are a hot topic this election. Here’s what you need to know

Here are some factors that have made it more expensive to bring home the bacon.

She blames greedy companies for price-gouging. He blames the Biden administration‘s economic policies.

There’s a name for why social media posts about the election are so toxic

A new study from Tulane University explains why rage clicking is so common, especially when it comes to politics—it’s called the ‘confrontation effect.’

Have you ever found yourself outraged on social media by political posts about the U.S. election—and before you know it, you’re angrily clicking or commenting in disagreement? Well, there’s a name for that.

U.K. workers gain new rights for sick pay, parental leave, and more

The Employment Rights Bill will also increase the likelihood of requests for flexible working arrangements to be granted.

Britain’s new Labour government unveiled Thursday a slew of new rights for millions of workers, including more generous rules for sick pay and parental leave and major restrictions on certain employment practices such as fire and rehire — a package of measures described by ministers as the biggest overhaul of workers’ rights in a generation.

Delta Air Lines says it expects lower travel demand around the election. Is that actually a thing?

With Americans biting their nails in the lead-up to November 5, some could be putting their travel plans on hold.

On Thursday, Delta Air Lines announced that it expects a minor revenue hit in the fourth quarter due to the upcoming presidential election, and lower demand for travel before and after.

How the Mama of ‘Star Wars’ revolutionized science fiction and fantasy books

Over the course of her career, Judy-Lynn del Rey earned a reputation as a superstar editor among her authors.

Think of your favorite fantasy or science-fiction novel. You’ll know the author and title, of course. But can you think of its editor or publisher?

Captain’s gender didn’t cause ship to sink, New Zealand minister says

She added that women in uniform were being abused in the street following the incident.

New Zealand’s Defense Minister on Thursday publicly criticized online trolling of the female captain of a naval vessel that sunk at the weekend, saying while the cause of the incident was unknown, it had nothing to do with the captain’s gender.

How Kamala Harris would continue to rein in ‘junk fees’ for consumers

Expunging ‘junk fees’ has been a central, and popular, plank of Democratic President Joe Biden’s push to bring down prices.

A crackdown by the U.S. consumer finance watchdog on hidden or excessive financial fees could expand to target billions of dollars in mortgage, credit reporting and other fees if Vice President Kamala Harris wins the presidential election.

How debt influences Gen Z and millennial career choices

According to a new Harris Poll, more than half of workers ages 18 to 43 say debt has impacted their career options.

Even as the job market remains strong—with employers adding 254,000 jobs in September—some workers are still reeling from the impact of ongoing layoffs across the corporate world. A new Harris Poll survey found that 28% of Americans are worried about losing their job before the end of the year, with younger workers showing even greater concern than their older counterparts. Among millennials and Gen Z workers, more than a third of people surveyed—35% and 37%, respectively—were anxious about losing their jobs.

It’s time to redesign hurricane season’s most recognizable graphic

The ‘cone’ has been a staple in hurricane communication, but many meteorologists believe it’s misleading.

After the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene and the ongoing impact of Hurricane Milton, it’s clear that extreme weather events won’t stop—and will likely only get worse due to the effects of climate change. Now, more than ever, we need clear communication around the potential impact of storms. To do that, some experts are urging meteorologists to retire one of the most common graphics shown during hurricane season: the hurricane cone.