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WorkWorkThe Allure of 'Microdosing' Ozempic Erica Liebman wanted to lose weight, but she was nervous to try a drug like Ozempic. Ms. Liebman, a psychologist in Philadelphia, had heard horror stories of side effects -- nausea, vomiting, intense constipation. So Ms.
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WorkWork WorkWorkWorkCan You Copyright a Vibe? The oversize beige cable-knit sweater. The center-parted hair. The right knee pointed out, creating a curve at her left hip. Practically every detail in the photo -- right down to the matching short set -- looked familiar to Sydney Gifford. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkJustice Gorsuch Recuses From Supreme Court Case That Could Benefit Colorado Billionaire Justice Gorsuch’s recusal is particularly significant for two reasons. During his 2017 confirmation to the Supreme Court, his web of ties to Mr. Anschutz attracted attention, raising questions over whether he would step aside in cases involving the billionaire’s business interests. He appeared to leave that door open, despite having systematically sought to recuse himself from such cases as an appeals court judge. WorkUniversity of Michigan Ends Required Diversity Statements Michigan’s decision may add momentum to growing efforts to restrict the use of diversity statements, which have proliferated widely in academia in recent years. Schools that employ them typically ask job applicants to discuss how they would advance diversity and equity through their scholarship, teaching or community service. In states like Michigan and California, which ban direct racial preferences in hiring, the statements have been credited with helping public universities hire more diverse faculties. WorkPete Hegseth and His 'Battle Cry' for a New Christian Crusade Mr. Hegseth’s interest in the Crusades — campaigns that featured so many atrocities that many Christian leaders today view them as a shameful stain on the religion’s history — is linked both to his Christian beliefs and worldview. In his books, he says that if the United States cannot mount a successful defense against Islamist and leftist ideology, the nation will be destroyed and “human freedom will be finished.” WorkHow Trump Targeted Undecided Voters Without Breaking the Bank “In the seven states, we were talking to 6.3 million people — they were talking to 44.7 million,” explained David Lee, a top pollster for the super PAC, Make America Great Again Inc. “There’s roughly 38 million people that they’re hitting who’ve already made up their mind. So I don’t care how much more money you have than us to spend, you’re wasting 85 percent of your money.” WorkWorkPlanet A Foods nabs $30M to make tons more cocoa-free chocolate | TechCrunch Natasha is a senior reporter for TechCrunch, joining September 2012, based in Europe. She joined TC after a stint reviewing smartphones for CNET UK and, prior to that, more than five years covering business technology for silicon.com (now folded into TechRepublic), where she focused on mobile and wireless, telecoms & networking, and IT skills issues. She has also freelanced for organisations including The Guardian and the BBC. Natasha holds a First Class degree in English from Cambridge University, and an MA in journalism from Goldsmiths College, University of London. WorkAirline stocks take off after American and Southwest raise targets Wall Street is feeling as excited about these developments as the airlines. American shares were up 16%; Southwest shares were up 4%. What’s good for those two geese appears to good for the gander as well: United Airlines shares were up 5%, and Delta Air Lines (DAL+2.29%) shares were up as well. WorkElon Musk's DOGE has some Democratic friends on Capitol Hill California Rep. Rho Khanna, who represents the district home to Tesla’s Fremont factory, on Thursday joined Sanders, writing on X that he was ready to work with DOGE and its leaders on ensuring “Americans get their money’s worth with DOD spending.” Khanna touted his work on the House Oversight Committee, which helped push defense contractor TransDigm (TDG-1.10%) to return $16.1 million in excess profits to the Defense Department in 2019. WorkClimate change is coming for most expensive property in America The person who ends up purchasing Gordon Pointe, however, will certainly have the resources to attempt to protect the property on their own dime. The future homeowner can expect to pay as much as seven figures in insurance each year, Katherine Frattarola, an insurance advisor to the ultra-rich, told the Guardian. She added, however, that the person purchasing such an expensive property “isn’t really thinking about risk.” WorkWegovy and Zepbound are leading this year's weight loss drug prescription surge The obesity treatment boom shows no signs of slowing down, underscoring the lengths many Americans will go to get these drugs, no matter the price. Previous studies suggest the benefits of GLP-1 medications extend beyond just weight loss. Research has shown that people using these drugs, which also include Ozempic and Mounjaro (LLY-0.48%), are not only shedding pounds but also reducing their alcohol consumption and even curbing substance use disorders. WorkAmerican Airlines just ditched Barclays for Citi CNBC (CMCSA+0.61%) first reported in September that American and Citi were in talks to forge an exclusive partnership. American was one of the few airlines to offer co-branded cards with multiple issuers. Other exclusive co-brand partnerships include United Airlines (UAL+3.20%) and Chase Bank (JPM+0.87%), and Delta (DAL+2.29%) and American Express (AXP-0.69%). WorkWorkMcKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case When The New York Times published a 2018 investigation into McKinsey’s contracts in South Africa, the firm’s questionable work there was considered its biggest mistake in its nearly 100-year history. But the next year, with the United States in the grip of an opioid epidemic, McKinsey’s extensive work to “turbocharge” sales at Purdue Pharma, the maker of the painkiller OxyContin, became public. McKinsey’s work with opioid makers is the focus of an ongoing federal criminal investigation. WorkWorkOPEC Plus Postpones Plan to Increase Oil Output for Three Months It is not going to be easy to find a right time to start increasing output. The combination of tepid global demand growth and anticipated increases in production from countries like the United States, Guyana and Brazil is squeezing out OPEC and its allies. The transition to electric vehicles, even if slower than some anticipated, will also gradually cut into demand. WorkWorld's Priciest Dinosaur Fossil Comes to Museum of Natural History But the auction also stoked fears among academic paleontologists that museums and universities were being priced out of their research field by well-heeled private collectors. After purchasing the stegosaurus, Griffin, the founder and chief executive of the hedge fund Citadel, said he intended to lend the specimen to an American institution so it would be available to scientists and the public. |
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