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Oct 10 2024HEALTH

Weight Loss Drugs: Not Covered by Most Large Companies

Looking into how many large companies cover weight loss drugs, a recent Health Affairs survey reveals a surprising truth. Less than one in five of these big firms include popular, pricey drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound in their health plans. This leaves millions of workers without access to these med

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Prepping Florida Hospitals for Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton heads towards Florida, hospitals are gearing up. Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, an hour south of Tampa, is in the storm's path but won't evacuate. It's the largest and safest hospital in the area, with over 4,000 people—patients and staff—expected during the hurricane. D

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google and the DOJ: A Search for Fairness in Tech

Imagine trying to choose between apples and oranges at the store, but every time you pick an apple, the store starts selling only apples. That's kind of what's happening with Google and its search engine, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). They're suggesting some big changes to make sure

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Stay Connected Anywhere: Texting via Satellite on Your Smartphone

Imagine you're out hiking and lose your way, or your car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. No cell service? No problem! Both iPhone and Android users can now send messages via satellite. Apple's iOS 18 update and Google's Pixel 9 models bring this lifesaving feature to our pockets. For iPhone u

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Lisa Marie Presley's New Book Reveals Unique Way She Honored Her Late Son

Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, has revealed an intimate detail about how she dealt with the loss of her son, Benjamin Keough. In her new memoir, she shares that after Benjamin's death in 2020, she kept his body at home for two months. This was a period where she was struggling to

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Staying Safe: How iPhones Connect by Satellite

Having trouble with your iPhone’s internet or cellular connection during a natural disaster like Hurricane Milton? Fret not, if you have an iPhone 14 or later, it's packed with a unique feature called Emergency SOS via satellite. This technology keeps you connected with emergency services even when

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Deadly Clashes in Gaza: Why and What's Next?

In the north of Gaza, a big Israeli operation has killed many people and put three hospitals at risk. This comes over a year after the war with Hamas started. Jabaliya, a place with a lot of history, is where the fighting is happening. It's hard for people to move around, and hospitals are strugglin

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Phillies' Castellanos Warns Mets: Avoid Game 5 in Philly

Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos has a message for the Mets: they don't want to face the Brotherly Love in Philadelphia again. With the Phillies on the brink of elimination, trailing 2-1 in the NLDS after Tuesday's 7-2 loss, Castellanos is urging his team to seize the moment. "We lose, we're goi

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Betting on Mets vs. Phillies Game 4: A Closer Look

Both the Mets and the Phillies have their backs against the wall in Game 4 of the NLDS. The Mets are looking to clinch their first divisional series win in nine years, while the Phillies want to avoid another elimination game loss. The odds are tight, with the Mets slightly favored. The key for bett

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Oct 09 2024WEATHER

What Really Goes Into Evacuating When a Storm Hits?

Do you know how much it costs to evacuate from a hurricane? Surprisingly, around 40% of Americans can't cover an emergency expense of $400. When Hurricane Harvey hit the Texas Coastal Bend, evacuees spent roughly $1,200 on average. That's just for food, gas, and places to stay! If you have a car, yo

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