Novo Nordisk weight loss drugs linked to rare eye condition: study

A box of Ozempic and its contents on a table in Dudley, North Tyneside, UK, October 31, 2023. George Frey | Reuters Investors at Novo Nordisk appeared unfazed Thursday by a critical Harvard report linking weight-loss drugs to a rare eye condition. Semaglutide, found in weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, may … Read more

Boil water advisory issued for DC and Arlington due to safety concerns: NPR

The newly constructed DC Water Headquarters across the Anacostia River and the dome of the U.S. Capitol are visible from the Department of Homeland Security’s St. Elizabeths Campus in Washington, Thursday, June 15, 2023. Andrew Harnik/AP hide caption switch caption Andrew Harnik/AP A boil water advisory has been issued for all of Washington, D.C., and … Read more

Walmart faces lawsuit over claims they measure price at checkout

CFRA Senior Vice President Arun Sundaram breaks down Walmart and Target’s earnings numbers, his outlook for their stocks and the shift in the way consumers shop. Walmart is facing a class action lawsuit that alleged the retailer overcharged customers with “deceptive and unfair pricing practices.” Plaintiff Yoram Kahn alleged that the world’s largest retailer “takes … Read more

‘MaXXXine’ review: Ti West’s trilogy closer gives Mia Goth’s wannabe star the send-off she deserves

Justin Lubin/A24 Mia Goth stars in “MaXXXine,” the third film in a trilogy from director Ti West. CNN — In keeping with the current era of cinema, even a slasher/porn-centric franchise gets a “universe” these days, as “MaXXXine” concludes an unlikely trilogy from writer-director Ti West and star Mia Goth. The film is in a … Read more

Fossil of giant salamander unearthed in Namibia

A team of scientists has discovered a top predator with a skull of two feet long, dominated by enormous tusks. This species lived in freshwater before the dinosaurs. A study published Wednesday in Nature calls the species Gaiasia jennyae — a salamander-like tetrapod, or four-legged vertebrate, that lived in what is now Namibia. Its eight-foot-long … Read more

COVID-19 Update July 3, 2024

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Emergency room visits and deaths from COVID-19 are increasing, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While COVID-19-related deaths and hospitalizations remain low compared to previous peaks, they have been increasing this summer. CDC data from June 16 to June 22 shows emergency department visits due … Read more

13-year-old girl ‘tragically murdered’ in Washington mall shooting, police say

A 16-year-old suspect from Edmonds, Washington, has been arrested, police said. July 4, 2024, 2:50 AM ET • 1 min read A 13-year-old girl died Wednesday after she was struck by gunfire during a fight at a mall in Lynnwood, Washington, police said. Jayda Woods-Johnson was “tragically murdered” at the Alderwood Mall, Lynnwood police said. … Read more