Novo Nordisk's new weight loss pill, Wegovy, is off to a strong start in the U. S. Analysts say it was prescribed over 18, 000 times in its first full week. This is a big deal because it shows people are interested in a pill they can take instead of a shot. The race to make the best weight loss pil
A high school band is set to shine at a big music event. The Ottawa Township High School Wind Ensemble has been chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Education Conference (IMEC) in Peoria. This is a pretty big deal. Only four high school bands from across Illinois get this chance each year. The p
Hoth Therapeutics has shared some exciting news from their ongoing cancer trial. The company is testing a treatment called HT-001 on patients who are also taking EGFR inhibitor therapy. The results so far are quite impressive. In the trial, every patient who could be evaluated showed a positive res
Medical students often have packed schedules, leaving little time for exercise. Yet, staying active might be a secret weapon for better grades. Research suggests that physical activity can improve academic performance. This is especially important for medical students, who face high stress levels an
The Minnesota Twins are making a familiar face return to their bullpen. Taylor Rogers, a 35-year-old left-handed pitcher, is coming back to Minnesota on a one-year, $2 million deal. He spent five seasons with the Twins from 2016 to 2021, even earning an All-Star nod in 2021. But bringing him back is
P&G, a giant in the consumer goods world, recently shared its Q2 2026 earnings. The news was a mix of ups and downs. On one hand, the company's earnings per share (EPS) hit $1. 88, which was a bit better than expected. But on the other hand, sales were slightly lower than predicted, coming in at $22
In a world full of investment choices, people are betting on which asset will shine the brightest by 2026. Polymarket, a platform for predicting market trends, has some interesting insights. According to their traders, gold has a 47% chance of being the top performer, while Bitcoin trails slightly a
The New England Patriots are on the brink of reaching Super Bowl LX, but not everyone is convinced they deserve the spotlight. Critics like Skip Bayless argue that their journey has been too smooth, facing mostly weaker teams. He points out that the Patriots have only beaten one team with a winning
The stock market is always on the move, and this week is no different. Let's break down what's happening. First up, the energy sector is leading the pack. It's up by 2. 3%, making it the top performer among the S&P 500 sectors. Companies like EQT, Texas Pacific Land Trust, and Expand Energy are see
Intel is making a strong comeback, and investors are taking notice. The company's focus on AI and data centers is driving demand for its traditional server chips. This shift has sparked optimism among shareholders, who haven't felt this positive in a long time. Last year, Intel secured significant
