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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Why Are U. S. Weight Loss Drug Prices So High?

Lawmakers have been questioning Novo Nordisk, the company behind popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The Senate wants to know why these medications are priced so much higher in the U.S. compared to other countries. For example, Americans with diabetes pay $969 per month for Ozempic, while

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

The Relentless Boxer: Claressa's Story

The film "The Fire Inside," written by Barry Jenkins and starring Ryan Destiny as Claressa, explores the remarkable journey of a young woman from Flint who overcomes her harsh personality and limited opportunities to become an Olympic boxing champion. Ryan Destiny brilliantly portrays Claressa's res

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Rodri’s Season-Ending Injury: A Blow to Manchester City’s Title Hopes

It’s been a tough start to the season for Manchester City, especially after Rodri’s injury during Sunday's match. The midfielder was taken off early in the first half, and initial hope that it wasn’t serious has faded away. After consulting specialists, Rodri faces the possibility of an ACL injury,

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hodor's Take on House of the Dragon: A Casual Chat

Kristian Nairn, known for his role as Hodor in Game of Thrones, shared his thoughts on the prequel series House of the Dragon. He praised season 1, comparing it to the original show's best seasons. However, he felt season 2 didn't quite match up, despite still enjoying it. Nairn appreciated the use

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

White Guys Backing Harris: A Star-Studded Online Event

A virtual rally called "White Dudes for Harris" managed to gather an impressive lineup of celebrities and political figures. The goal was clear: to show support for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The event, organized by Ross Morales Rocketto, aimed to counter the stereotype that wh

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

White Guys for Harris: A Powerful Night for Inclusivity and Fundraising

In the wake of Kamala Harris' endorsement by President Joe Biden, various groups stepped up to support her. This week saw a notable event: white men joined in, showing their backing for the vice president. The "White Guys for Harris" video call on Monday evening drew over 190,000 viewers and raised

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why Korean AI Firms are Switching to TSMC for Their Chips

Lately, some big names in the South Korean AI scene have been turning away from Samsung's foundry and towards Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC). This change is happening because Samsung has hit a few bumps, especially with their 3nm technology. Take Furiosa AI for instance. They use

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

AI Startup OpenAI Raises Big Bucks, Now Worth $157 Billion!

OpenAI, a big name in the world of artificial intelligence, has just completed a massive funding round. The company, known for its ChatGPT chatbot, is now valued at an incredible $157 billion! This shows that people are still really excited about AI, even though some worry about how well and safely

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Campaign Finance Case: Charges Dropped for Defendant

On Tuesday, one of the six people accused in a campaign finance scheme involving Mayor Eric Adams's contributors had their charges dismissed. Ronald Peek, 66, was part of a group indicted last July for allegedly funneling money to Adams's campaign through straw donors between 2020 and 2021. Manhatta

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Humana's Stock Dives After Medicare Rating Drop

It's been a rough week for Humana, the health insurer. Their stock has taken a big hit, dropping 23% since Monday – that’s the worst weekly fall since 2020 and the sharpest two-day drop in 15 years! The cause? Medicare is downgrading some of Humana's key health insurance plans, which could hurt thei

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