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The $50 LOOPHOLE That Could Transform 14 Million Lives

An estimated 14 million Medicare Part D recipients could obtain Wegovy, Foundayo, and Zepbound for $50 per month. Johner Images/Getty Images Federal officials announced the launch of a Medicare GLP-1 Bridge pilot program that reduces the cost of certain GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss. Under the program, Wegovy, Foundayo, and Zepbound KwikPens will cost $50 per month for eligible participants enrolled in Medicare Part D plans. The program begins on July 1 and continues through D

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Tech

Google's New Book Could Finally Break Its CURSED Pattern

Believe it or not, laptops are suddenly interesting again. Apple kicked things off in March with the MacBook Neo, a $599 laptop that felt like an aggressive attempt to do to the low end of the market what the MacBook Air did to the middle. Even with a $100 price hike this week due to the rising cost of components, it remains a cheap and cheerful MacBook that puts its Windows competition to shame on the merits. When Computex Taipei happened earlier this month, it felt like the rest of the industr

Fast Company·Tech·6h ago
Business

Why the UK Just KILLED a Deal America Already Approved

Getty says it’s “not required” to accept approval conditions that would force Shutterstock to offload its editorial business. | Image: The Verge Getty is planning to axe its $3.7 billion merger agreement with Shutterstock after a UK regulator imposed restrictions that would prevent part of Shutterstock's business from being included in the deal. The move comes despite the US Department of Justice granting the deal "unconditional antitrust clearance" in February. In an SEC filing published on T

The Verge·Business·5h ago

What Workers Are DESPERATE For as Offices Force Them Back

Since her employer mandated a return to the office, Alex quickly found herself missing the peace and quiet she had once taken for granted while working from home. As someone who works in healthcare communications, she spends much of her day handling sensitive information and taking confidential calls. But in the office, finding a private space to do that can feel impossible. “Being in the office made it easy to overshare but not do more work,” Alex tells Fast Company. She asked that her real nam

Fast Company·Business·8h ago
Politics
International

The Military Regime's WITCH-HUNT Nobody Saw Coming

Fears of resurgence of HIV/Aids amid loss of access to PrEP drugs as at least 40 people arrested in ‘toxic’ climate A “witch-hunt” is under way in Niger, where dozens of people have been arrested for homosexuality in the west African state following the introduction of a new penal code earlier this year. Up to 40 people have been arrested and 16 men, including high-ranking military officials, have been imprisoned across the country, according to local media. Continue reading...

The Guardian·International·7h ago
Health

The FDA Label Change That Could Transform Men's HEALTH

HHS announced it would request updates to the warning labels for testosterone replacement therapy products. Malorny/Getty Images The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has proposed key changes to the labeling of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) products. The proposed changes could expand access to TRT for men with idiopathic and age-related hypogonadism. According to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the changes reflect the most current scientific evidence on the risks a

Healthline·Health·5h ago

The Knicks Fan Who Nearly DIED Before the FDA Acted

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 18: Fans cheer for the New York Knicks as a float with Karl-Anthony Towns and teammates pass by during the New York Knicks Championship ticker tape parade and victory rally celebrating winning the 2026 NBA Finals on June 18, 2026 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in five games to win their first NBA Championship in 53 years. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) An off-duty EMT saved a man’s life with Narcan during an apparent overd

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The Small Lump That Led to 24 Hours of SURGERY

Jayme Cohen Lynde’s rare tumor diagnosis led to a major surgery and a long recovery. Now, she is a thriving mom of two daughters. Image Credit: Photos by Jayme Cohen Lynde/Collage by Andrew Nguyen A lump in Jayme Cohen Lynde’s neck led to a carotid body tumor diagnosis and a second rare tumor called a paraganglioma. Surgery to remove the paraganglioma lasted 24 hours and required months of recovery, including relearning how to speak and swallow. Years later, doctors discovered a recurring tu

Healthline·Health·5h ago

The 2-Hour Weekly Habit That Could SAVE Women's Hearts

Research shows that 2 hours of weekly strength training may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. Image Credit: COROIMAGE/Getty Images A new study suggests that women who do at least 2 hours of strength training per week have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.  The findings add that women who perform 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise and at least 2 hours of weekly strength training have a lower risk of heart attack.  Strength training is considered highly benefic

Healthline·Health·5h ago

The COVID Study the CDC BLOCKED Is Finally Out

A study on COVID-19 vaccines that was previously blocked by the CDC’s acting director was published in a medical journal. luis velasco/Stocksy A COVID-19 vaccine efficacy study that had previously been blocked by the CDC was published in a scientific journal. Acting CDC Director Jay Bhattacharya blocked the study from appearing in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), prompting months of criticism. The study affirmed that COVID-19 vaccines reduced the risk of hospitalizatio

Healthline·Health·5h ago

The Surprising Psychological BENEFIT Nobody Expected From Fasting

Researchers compared intermittent fasting with calorie counting and found that people following fasting protocols thought about food less often. Anchiy/Getty Images A recent study found that people who bounce from one diet to another — or “yo-yo dieters” — may have better results following an intermittent fasting diet plan.  The study compared intermittent fasting to traditional calorie counting for weight loss.  The results suggest that people following intermittent fasting experienced psyc

Healthline·Health·5h ago

Why Millions Were WRONG About Statins and Muscle Pain

A large new study found that people taking statins are unlikely to develop serious muscle problems. Sol de Zuasnabar Brebbia/Getty Images New research reports that serious muscular disorders are rare for people who take statins to help lower cholesterol levels. Researchers say their findings are important because many people avoid taking statins out of fear of side effects like muscle aches. Experts say statins are an effective tool in lowering the risks of heart disease and stroke. The risk

Healthline·Health·5h ago

The New Heart Failure Definition That Will TRANSFORM Care

A new definition for heart failure emphasizes earlier detection to improve treatment outcomes and survival rates. Halfpoint Images/Getty Images Global health experts have updated the definition and guidelines for heart failure. The experts, including the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, say the guidelines were spurred by the rising prevalence of heart failure. The guidelines include a standard definition of heart failure, emphasize early detection, and discu

Healthline·Health·5h ago

The AI Tool That Spots Heart Disease BEFORE Symptoms Appear

A first-of-its-kind AI tool was cleared by the FDA to detect underlying structural heart disease before symptoms present. ljubaphoto/Getty Images The FDA cleared the first artificial intelligence tool to detect hidden structural heart disease during routine ECGs. EchoNext is a heart screening designed to detect underlying disease before symptoms present. The new tool is credited with spotting severe, undiagnosed heart failure in a 45-year-old man who ultimately received a successful heart tr

Healthline·Health·5h ago
Sports
Entertainment

Shakespeare's Classic Gets a RADICAL Reimagining Nobody Expected

The Royal Shakespeare Company has cast Sharon D. Clarke in the title role of “Othello,” with Monique Touko directing a production that relocates Shakespeare’s tragedy to a climate-threatened future and places a Black lesbian in the seat of military power at its center. The production opens in the Swan Theatre on Feb. 13, 2027 and […]

Variety·Entertainment·5h ago

How Vietnamese Films Just DOMINATED Their Own Box Office

Vietnamese films held a 70.6% share of the domestic box office in the first five months of 2026, up from 62.2% across the full year of 2025 and 42.6% in 2023, according to figures presented by Dinh Thanh Huong, executive chair of Galaxy Studio and CEO of Galaxy Entertainment Holding, at the inaugural DANAFF Industry […]

Variety·Entertainment·6h ago

The 'TOXIC' Video That's Spotlighting Female Power

Yash’s “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has released “Ladies & Ladies,” a promotional video centered on the film’s formidable female cast and their complex, commanding characters within the dark universe of Geethu Mohandas’ forthcoming action drama. The video opens with a provocative age-based disclaimer that reads: “Kids… stay away. Parents… make sure your kids stay […]

Variety·Entertainment·7h ago
Other

What Happened When I Deliberately Chose BOREDOM Over Stimulation

As a knowledge worker who spends a lot of time on the internet, I struggle with distractions and information overload. I’ve tried a lot of practices to stop doomscrolling, some of which have worked. For example, I now read a nonfiction book first thing in the morning and a fiction book before I go to bed. This means I no longer start my morning and end my day staring at my phone. But I was still struggling to stay off screens when waiting in line, commuting, or exercising. I found myself getting

Fast Company·Other·7h ago