Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.
- Heather Schlitz Reuters
Pulses — which include peas, lentils and chickpeas — have been a bright spot for farmers due to rising demand for protein-infused foods beyond traditional sources.
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A new study from the University of Pennsylvania has revealed surprising hidden side effects linked to popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Researchers analyzed over 400,000 Reddit posts from nearly 70,000 users and discovered symptoms that go beyond the commonly known issues like nausea, vomitin…
- ITZEL LUNA Los Angeles Times
As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.
- MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
Peptides are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger. But most peptides have not been reviewed for safety by the FDA.
- PAUL WISEMAN and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press
The world economy is experiencing a flashback to the 1970s. Oil prices are surging in the wake of war in Iran, and that's driving up the cost of gasoline.
- ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press
New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000, and average monthly payments — based on 10% down and a 6-year note — recently hit $775.
The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.
The Iran war is highlighting global dependence on petrochemicals, which are used in products from plastics to fertilizers.
The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running.
It's the first read on inflation to capture the effects of the Iran war.
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Hundreds of rural hospitals face closure after years of funding problems, compounded last year by the Trump administration's Medicaid cuts.
We know protein is important, but are we all actually eating too much? Nutritionist at @jamieoliver HQ, Rozzie, breaks down why protein is essential, but why more isn't always better. With balance, variety and gut health in mind, she explains what most of us really need (and what we don't.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
Read through the obituaries published today in McDowell News.
This ocelot has been spotted in four different Southern Arizona mountain ranges.
Coming off an embarrassing loss on Tuesday, the UNC baseball team need to respond in Sunday's battle against archival Duke.
Former Carolina Panthers coach Steve Wilks is back in familiar territory.
“This project supports the City’s broader recovery efforts and reflects our commitment to rebuilding Biltmore Village in close partnership with the community."
The reported investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile ethics investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick.
The White House was briefly placed on lockdown on Monday after a law enforcement officer shot an individual on the National Mall near the Washington Monument.
The U.S. military said Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats as it sought to thwart a new U.S. naval effort to open shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Several U.S. restaurant chains reported weaker-than-expected sales growth in the latest quarter, saying soaring gasoline prices have forced their customers to cut back on other spending.
The case puts the issue of abortion back in front of the justices, who must confront another effort by abortion opponents to scale back access to mifepristone.
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NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s estate has been sued for a combined $30 million by the estates of two others killed in a Dec. 18 plane crash.
He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
Search warrants detail the investigation into the theft of $30,000 from Biffle's home after his death.
It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
“This project supports the City’s broader recovery efforts and reflects our commitment to rebuilding Biltmore Village in close partnership with the community."
“Expanding McDowell Express into Old Fort is an exciting step forward in improving mobility across our county,” said Transit Director Jason Hollifield.
The reported investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile ethics investigations into Rep. Eric Swalwell, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick.
If approved, Duke Energy would increase residential billing rates by 18% over the next two years.

