The drug semaglutide, sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, has become a national talking point. The current buzz around semaglutide stems from its off-label use, mainly for weight loss. Celebrities and influencers are said to use these expensive drugs in an effort to get thinner. This usage strays drastically from the intent of … Read more
News By means of Ronnie Reyes March 30, 2023 | 6:22 pm The Colombian government is about to spend $3.5 million to get about half of Pablo Escobar’s invasive “cocaine hippos” out of their country. Colombian officials said they are dealing with about 150 hippos, all descended from a male and three females that the … Read more
Jeff Sica, founder of Circle Squared Alternative Investments, considers possible Federal Reserve actions following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. Boston Federal Reserve President Susan Collins said Thursday that U.S. central bankers will likely have to raise interest rates at least once more this year to quell ongoing inflation. “Inflation remains too high and recent … Read more
Enlarge / Stills from an AI-generated video of Will Smith eating spaghetti that has warmed up the internet. Amid the past week’s controversies in AI over regulation, fears of an end to the world and job disruption, the clouds have parted for a while. For a brief and shining moment, we can enjoy an absolutely … Read more
The Phillies pounced on Jacob deGrom on Thursday afternoon and ruined his Rangers debut by scoring five runs to chase him down in the fourth inning. Then they gave it all away. The Phils lost their season opener in Texas 11-7. Leading by five, they gave up nine runs in the fourth inning. Aaron Nola … Read more
Every Thursday, Rich and Stoya answer a special question they could only answer together, for Slate Plus members only. Join today to never miss a column again. How to do it is Slate’s column of sex advice. Do you have a question? Send it here to Stoya and Rich. It’s anonymous! Dear How To Do … Read more
Russia is set to chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council as it continues its years-long war against neighboring Ukraine and faces criticism from Ukrainian leaders. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov confirmation upwards Security Council closing at an April meeting in New York “a bad joke” as … Read more
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Thursday he’s still looking for the first sign of a recession, but that’s all everyone seems to be talking about. Unless you were fired from a technology company, or you work at Party City or Bed Bath & Beyond, “you’re probably doing pretty damn well right now,” Cramer said. CNBC’s Jim … Read more
Jonathan Majors’ lawyer has released text messages allegedly sent after his arrest by the woman he is accused of assaulting. In a screenshot provided to TMZ that has not been verified, the woman identifies Majors as her “partner” and tells him that officers “had to” arrest him as per protocol because they saw “the injuries” … Read more
Resume: Glycine, a common amino acid, appears to play a role in the development of major depression, anxiety and other mood-related disorders. Source: University of Florida A common amino acid, glycine, can send a “delayed” signal to the brain, likely contributing to severe depression, anxiety and other mood disorders in some people, scientists at the … Read more
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