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An Ozempic Relative Slowed Parkinsons Disease in a Small Study - The New York Times The trial lasted only one year but offered embers of hope to some experts.
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Work 'Very best of humanity': the seven aid workers killed in Israeli airstrikeThe World Central Kitchen has described the seven aid workers who were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza as the "very best of humanity". Three British nationals, an Australian, a Polish national, an American-Canadian dual citizen and a Palestinian were killed when their convoy was hit as it was leaving the Deir al-Balah warehouse on Monday.
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Work Can Ozempic be a breakthrough drug and overpriced at the same time?Last month, Medicare announced that it will cover the new class of anti-obesity drugs, including Wegovy and Ozempic, for patients at risk of stroke or heart attack. It’s a watershed moment for a novel class of medications, one sure to amplify debates about their long-term value — and whether their high price tags are worth it.
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Work Taiwan earthquake: 9 dead, workers stranded in quarriesTaiwanese chipmaker TSMC, which supplies semiconductors to companies such as Apple, said it evacuated employees from some of its factories in Hsinchu, southwest of Taipei. Hsinchu authorities said water and electricity supplies for all the factories in the city’s science park were functioning as normal.
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Work Cedar Hill man arrested, accused of assaulting police during Jan. 6 breach of U.S. CapitolBefore Jan. 6, 2021, court documents said Saxiones was part of online chats with other members of the Proud Boys and the Ministry of Self Defense (MOSD) discussing travel to Washington D.C. and the potential for violence at the Capitol. Investigators said in a message to Proud Boys members Saxiones wrote, \"What\'s the deal with flying with body armor? Does TSA f— with you?\" and \"I\'m thinking of carrying a IIIA Kevlar vest I have it has more coverage than my plate carrier and it\'s lighter I\'m also flying AA.\"
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Work Arlington officer involved in a crash in PantegoArlington Police said the other driver involved in the crash did stop after the collision. From Texas Sky Ranger, officers were seen investigating a damaged vehicle stopped on a grassy area near the entrance to the Morada Senior Living center. A police motorcycle was upright next to the car on the grass.
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Work Is pet insurance worth it? Consumer Reports researches top pet insurance providersA survey by Consumer Reports revealed pet owners are pretty unhappy with pet insurance coverage. In the survey, over 2,000 members shared their experience with pet insurance covering everything from what’s actually covered to the premiums they paid and the claims process for getting reimbursed. And overall, there was no real top dog. Most of the results found that the insurance companies were all pretty middle of the pack.
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Work What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the USThis bird flu was first identified as a threat to people during a 1997 outbreak in Hong Kong. In the past two decades, nearly 900 people have been diagnosed globally with bird flu and more than 460 people have died, according to the World Health Organization.
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Work When Is All This Rain Going to End? - WashingtonianIn the near future, we can expect the rain to subside soon: the NWS projects a 60 percent chance of rain on Thursday, dropping to 30 percent on Friday, followed by clear skies and warm weather through Tuesday. Coupled with the end of El Niño, it’s likely we’re seeing an end to the once-in-a-Gen-Z-lifetime rain—for now. In the long run, like most things under climate change, it’s a lot harder to predict.
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Work Where to Get Solar Eclipse Glasses in the DC Area - WashingtonianThe eyeglass retailer is offering up specs quite different—and cheaper—than its usual fare. The chain is giving away eclipse glasses at all locations until Monday, and with several stores across the DMV, you’re spoiled for choice. If you can’t make it, don’t fret: they also have a DIY guide on their site.
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Work Men’s basketball: CU Buffs turn focus to spring recruiting“We’re not going to just recruit a guy just because of a certain body type or position. But we do need some size. And we really need some experience. So size and experience and skill level, in addition to character and toughness, are the things we’re looking for.”
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Work STK Steakhouse, Kona Grill parent paying $365M for Benihana chainThere are two Benihanas in Colorado, in Denver’s Hampden neighborhood and Broomfield, both of which have an RA Sushi inside, according to the company’s website. The sushi concept was founded in 1997 and bought by Benihana in 2002. RA Sushi has 17 locations across nine states, according to its website.
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Work Reports: CU Buffs, Nuggets legend Chauncey Billups set to get Hall callBillups weathered a slow start to his NBA career, including two seasons with his hometown Denver Nuggets, before breaking out with the Detroit Pistons, winning the NBA Finals MVP while leading Detroit to the 2004 title. Billups returned to the Nuggets in 2008 and finished his career with five All-Star nominations. He currently is in his third season as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Work What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the USThis bird flu was first identified as a threat to people during a 1997 outbreak in Hong Kong. In the past two decades, nearly 900 people have been diagnosed globally with bird flu and more than 460 people have died, according to the World Health Organization.
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Work LAPD lieutenant arrested after DUI wreckAt least 22 LAPD officers have been punished for driving while intoxicated since January 2023, including two officers who were fired and two others who resigned, according to the department\'s public disciplinary disclosures.
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Work Here's how to watch next week's total eclipse safelyDr. Menghani recommended against removing eclipse glasses at any point during the solar eclipse, contrary to what some people on social media plan on doing right as the sun is completely blocked because there’s no way to tell when that dangerous light is coming back.
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Work What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the USThis bird flu was first identified as a threat to people during a 1997 outbreak in Hong Kong. In the past two decades, nearly 900 people have been diagnosed globally with bird flu and more than 460 people have died, according to the World Health Organization.
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Work LA begins removing piles of trash from Fairfax homeMayor Bass added the City Attorney’s Office will be giving a statement to the homeowner and tenant, alerting them the condition at the property is an “imminent public safety and health risk. That would also allow city officials to go inside the property line to clean up.
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