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Weight-loss drug effective for kids as young as 6: Study
Weight loss injections have become increasingly popular among adults and they’ve been proven to work. Now, there’s evidence that those drugs could be used to treat obesity in kids, as well. Novo Nordisk tested its drug Saxenda on kids between 6 and 12 years old, and found that it helped them reach a healthier weight. Like… -
Australia PM announces plan to restrict access to social media for kids
Australia is set to become one of the first countries to put age restrictions on social media. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced an age verification trial on Tuesday, Sept. 10, before introducing age restrictions later this year. He said the minimum age requirement would likely be between 14 and 16 years old. However, digital rights… -
IDF admits to fatal shooting of American in West Bank, US demands changes
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling for fundamental changes in how Israeli security forces operate in the occupied West Bank. His comments come after the Israeli military admitted it was “highly likely” that its forces unintentionally shot and killed an American citizen during a protest. Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was a 26-year-old who held dual… -
Congress awards Gold Medal to 13 troops killed in Kabul bombing
Congress posthumously bestowed its highest honor, the Congressional Gold Medal, on 13 American troops killed in the Kabul airport bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. The ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda brought together lawmakers and grieving families, transcending partisan divides to pay tribute to these fallen soldiers. House Speaker Mike Johnson,… -
Indian migrants fuel spike in illegal crossings at northern US border
Indian migrants are driving a sharp increase in illegal crossings at the U.S.-Canada border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reported nearly 20,000 migrant encounters this year, marking a 95% surge compared to 2023. Nearly 60% of these encounters involved Indian nationals, highlighting a growing trend in illegal immigration from India. Many Indian migrants enter… -
Chicago implements hiring freeze amid $1B budget shortfall
The city of Chicago implemented a comprehensive hiring freeze across all city departments, including police and fire, in response to a projected $1 billion budget shortfall through 2025. The city faces a $982.4 million gap for fiscal year 2025 and an additional $222.9 million deficit expected by the end of 2024. The budget shortfall is… -
Gov. Greg Abbott goes against President Joe Biden’s border order
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has gone against President Joe Biden’s order to remove barriers from Fronton Island in the Rio Grande between the United States and Mexico. In 2021, Abbott had officials put up razor wire fencing to prevent illegal border crossings as part of his Operation Lone Star initiative. On Sept. 9, Abbott sent… -
Michigan Supreme Court keeps RFK Jr. on November ballot despite withdrawal
In a 5-2 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling, keeping independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s name on the November ballot. This decision effectively closed Kennedy’s legal avenues to remove himself from the ballot after he ended his independent campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump. The Michigan Supreme Court’s… -
NYPD commissioner faces pressure to resign amid expanding FBI investigation
NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is facing mounting pressure to resign after the FBI raided his home on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and seized his cellphone. The federal investigation into the NYPD has expanded beyond individual misconduct. Law enforcement sources said the investigation centers on allegations of sweeping corruption and influence peddling at the highest levels of… -
New report warns the US faces a maternal health care crisis
The U.S. is facing a maternal health care crisis. According to a new report by the March of Dimes, 1 in every 3 U.S. counties does not have a single obstetric clinician. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit that focuses on improving the health of mothers and babies. To make matters worse, it said… -
IRS recovers $1.3B in unpaid taxes from high-income Americans
The IRS has recovered $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes from high-income Americans since late 2023, according to the Treasury Department. The IRS targeted approximately 1,600 individuals who made over $1 million the previous year, and nearly 80% made payments on overdue tax debts. In 2019, Yellen said the top 1% of wealthy Americans owed more… -
Rome considers timed ticket system for Trevi Fountain
It’s no secret that over tourism has been an ongoing issue in Italy, particularly at its famous landmarks like Rome’s Trevi Fountain. Now, city officials are considering new measures to tackle the problem. The government is reportedly looking at a timed ticket system to help manage the crowds at the Trevi Fountain. According to The… -
Trump campaign staffers involved in Arlington cemetery altercation identified
Two campaign staffers have been identified in connection to a dustup that took place when former President Donald Trump visited Arlington National Cemetery for a wreath-laying ceremony. An alleged altercation occurred between Trump’s campaign staffers and a cemetery employee over photographs taken in Section 60 on Aug. 26. Section 60 is the area of Arlington…
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