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Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare but real, studies find

Hair loss with GLP-1 drugs is rare but real, studies find

  • Nancy Lapid Reuters

The risk of hair loss in patients taking GLP-1 drugs for obesity or diabetes, while low, is higher than with other diabetes drugs, new studies suggest.

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

This week's bestsellers from Publishers Weekly

  • Publishers Weekly, Tribune News Service

Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, July 25, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 202…

’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

  • Bruce R. Miller Lee Enterprises

“Strange New Worlds” builds on Star Trek’s legacy by showing characters and stories that challenge viewers without overwhelming them, promoting empathy and a hopeful vision for the future as central themes.

Between the Notes: Waking up with Wynton Marsalis

Between the Notes: Waking up with Wynton Marsalis

  • Dr. Barton Goldsmith Between the Notes

I've listened to jazz for decades, and trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis still makes me discover something new every time I hear him play. His music asks more of a listener than most performers dare demand — it wants you to follow the conversations between instruments, catch harmonies t…

Taking the kids: Check out the latest outdoor travel gear

Taking the kids: Check out the latest outdoor travel gear

  • Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency

Sometimes all it takes is a small tweak to make a trip a lot easier.

Marion Police Department to hold National Night Out Tuesday with free snow cones, music, more

Marion Police Department to hold National Night Out Tuesday with free snow cones, music, more

  • Mike Conley

There will be snow cones, popcorn, inflatables, face painting, live music and a law enforcement car show.

Pulling out the stops: NC church organist reflects on 48-year career

Pulling out the stops: NC church organist reflects on 48-year career

  • Billy Chapman

"Playing the organ really touched my heart, no matter what pieces I played.” 

Pulling out the stops: NC church organist reflects on 48-year career

Pulling out the stops: NC church organist reflects on 48-year career

    "Playing the organ really touched my heart, no matter what pieces I played.” 

    Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

    Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

      Stephen Root isn’t always in a leading role, but that doesn't stop him from remaining incredibly busy. Recent work includes "Widow's Bay" and a return to "King of the Hill."

      McDowell County native helps rural communities in northern Virginia rebuild economies

      McDowell County native helps rural communities in northern Virginia rebuild economies

        “Trust-building isn’t a separate step here, it’s the work,” Landdis Hollifield said.

        Column: What Taylor Sheridan taught me about prison life

        Column: What Taylor Sheridan taught me about prison life

          "How to Not Die in Prison" carries two bylines: One (larger font) is Taylor Sheridan, the North Texas show runner who's built a TV empire on rough-and-tumble characters from "Yellowstone" to "Landman"; the other (smaller font) is his friend Tom Nelson, who served 17 years in prison over multiple sentences, starting with juvie at 14. I'll let you guess who wrote the 200-plus pages of a guide to ...

          Victoria Chang describes the loss at the heart of ‘Tree of Knowledge’

          Victoria Chang describes the loss at the heart of ‘Tree of Knowledge’

            Victoria Chang says her new collection began with the loss of a neighborhood tree, but eventually grew to encompass a variety of influences, poems and art. Chang, the acclaimed author of books that include “OBIT,” “With My Back to the World” and “Dear Memory,” has just published this collection of poems, “Tree of Knowledge,” that explores a range of experiences that involve trees, art and a ...

            South Koreans turn to tarot to glean their pets' thoughts

            South Koreans turn to tarot to glean their pets' thoughts

              A growing niche offering among fortune-telling shops, "pet tarot" is driven by a surge in pet ownership as fewer South Koreans choose to have children.

              There’s an early contender for ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ prize

              There’s an early contender for ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ prize

                A “Dancing with the Stars” staple — the bait and switch — turned up on Monday’s “The Next Pro.”

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                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

                ’Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' drops clues to events already seen

                Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

                Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume | Streamed & Screened podcast

                There’s an early contender for ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ prize

                There’s an early contender for ‘DWTS: The Next Pro’ prize

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                Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ makes the most of the most

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                The Future of E-Commerce Payments: How Crypto Could Cut Transaction Fees for Merchants

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                Provided content. Rising costs, limited supply, and shifting priorities are making starter homes harder to find.

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