West Virginia ends promising subsidy program for GLP 1 weight loss drugs

NYC to end debit card program for migrant families

New York City will end a pilot program that gave prepaid debit cards to migrant families to help them buy food. New York City launched the program earlier this year. It allowed migrant families to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Even with access to blockbuster obesity drugs, some people don't lose weight

Most people taking popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy to lose weight have shed significant pounds

Health - ABC News - 3 days ago

Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, flipping the seat for Republicans

NBC News projects the state's Republican governor Jim Justice flipped the seat currently held by Democratic-turned-independent Joe Manchin, who is retiring.

Trump wins West Virginia and Indiana, CBS News projects

Former President Donald Trump will win West Virginia and Indiana, CBS News projects. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett and CBS News executive director of elections and surveys ...

West Virginia attorney general wins governor's race to replace Jim Justice

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) is the projected winner of the state's gubernatorial race, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Morrisey defeated Democratic nominee Steve ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?

Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the research

Health - ABC News - October 31

Shares in weight-loss drugmaker Eli Lilly fall on disappointing sales

US group revises down upper end of full-year revenue estimates

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Hoping for a weight-loss pill? It could get closer to reality next week.

Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock rose 2% Friday as excitement continued to build about data on its oral weight-loss drug the company will present at the upcoming Obesity Week event.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

The Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy weight loss research

Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide — while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark.

Mother-of-two dies during Turkey weight-loss op

Janet Savage paid £2,750 for the procedure but stopped breathing during surgery.

Not just for weight loss: Wegovy may help curb alcohol addiction

The blockbuster drugs Ozempic and Wegovy may help people cut back on drinking, new research published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry suggests.

Viking Therapeutics is more than just a weight-loss stock, and that’s drawing cheers

The biotech’s liver-disease treatment is also viewed as best-in-class, earning it a full slate of buy ratings from analysts.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

23andMe to slash 40% of its workforce, end therapeutics program to cut costs

DNA-testing company 23andMe Holding Co. will slash its workforce by about 40% and discontinue its therapeutics program as part of a restructuring effort to cut costs, the company said Monday.

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Will Trump Try to End the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program?

There is widespread concern that President-elect Donald J. Trump may end it, since he has tried before. But that may be the wrong thing to fear.

Business - The New York Times - November 14

Election loneliness is real, but 1 program encouraging to vote for kindness

One U.S. city is encouraging people to look beyond political views and build personal connections as the country heads into Election Day.

Adidas ends 'fight' with Kanye West over antisemitism

The two collaborated on the Yeezy collection but cut ties due to the rapper's controversial comments.

Kamala Harris makes surprise visit to 'SNL,' promising to 'end the dramala'

In the show's final episode before election day, Vice President Harris became the latest White House hopeful to appear on the sketch comedy series.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 3

Jon Stewart's election-night scream came with a promise: 'This isn't the end'

Jon Stewart cussed and screamed through his live election-night special, taking aim at pollsters and pundits.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6

Trump Promised to End the War in Ukraine. Now He Must Decide How.

Foreign-policy advisers close to the president-elect put forth different versions of a plan to effectively freeze the front line.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep

Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer dies

World - Financial Times - November 14

Nebraska hires Dana Holgorsen: Ex-West Virginia, Houston coach joins Huskers as offensive consultant

Holgorsen will be tasked with reviving the Nebraska offense as the team spirals late in the season

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Republican Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, CBS News projects

Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of ...

Democrats face uphill fight for Senate majority as Republican flips West Virginia seat

Republican victories in Florida and West Virginia means Democrats need Ohio, Montana and a surprise win in Texas. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

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