FDA approves Wegovy GLP-1 pill, pushing weight-loss drugs into new era
A significant breakthrough in the weight-loss medication market: the FDA has approved the first GLP-1 pill for obesity treatment. Manufactured by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Wegovy, this drug is scheduled for release in early 2026. It will be accessible via pharmacies and healthcare providers. Novo Nordisk announced that the daily 1.5-milligram pill will be priced at approximately […]
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Tech. Sgt. Peter Dalessandro
By valiantly fighting his way through Europe and surviving as a prisoner of war, Army Tech. Sgt. Peter Joseph Dalessandro became one of the most highly decorated soldiers of World War II.
It’s All in the Packaging: The Engineering Behind MRE Freshness
Engineers at the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center’s Combat Feeding Division in Natick, Massachusetts, spend their days focused on improving packaging, which is a crucial part of preserving military food’s freshness and extending shelf-life stability.
DHS triples self-deportation ‘exit bonus’ stipend to $3,000
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is tripling its cash offer for undocumented migrants to voluntarily leave the country. Under a new holiday campaign, the administration is raising the “exit bonus” from $1,000 to $3,000 for those who sign up to self-deport by the end of the year. The package also includes a free flight […]
Porch pirates steal packages worth billions. Is shooting them justified?
One recent afternoon, Rakim Bradford encountered two teenage boys on the front porch of his Atlanta home. Suspecting them of stealing packages by his front door, Bradford allegedly opened fire with his handgun. Both boys were wounded, one critically. Now Bradford faces charges of aggravated assault amid a debate over how far homeowners should be […]
Flu FAQ: Is the flu worse this year? Here’s what you need to know
U.S. health officials are reporting an early and widespread flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there have been more than 4.5 million cases nationwide and 49,000 flu-related hospitalizations. Nearly 2,000 people have died from the flu so far this season, including at least three children. This time last year, the […]
Flock camera captured kids on a playground. A security failure exposed them online
The technology company Flock Safety left at least 60 of its AI-powered surveillance cameras exposed online, raising questions about the technology’s safety. Among the live images left exposed was footage of unattended children at a playground. The lack of security also could allow the identification of people seen on cameras in public places. The exposure […]
Trump administration halts offshore wind construction, citing national security risk
The Trump administration dealt a serious blow to the offshore wind industry by halting construction of existing wind farms Monday. Citing national security concerns that offshore wind interferes with critical radar, the Department of the Interior announced a pause to all offshore wind leases and ordered construction to stop on five ongoing projects. In a […]
Podcast Episode 62: Holiday Mailbag with Nathan & Jacob
Nathan Gonzales and Jacob Rubashkin tackle tough end-of-the-year questions with a holiday mailbag episode. From the state of the midterm elections, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s electoral future, and each party’s recruitment holes in the fight for the House to the Roman Empire, Star Trek and the Seattle Seahawks, Jacob and Nathan cover a lot of territory. Listen […]
