Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.

Primary care doctors raise alarm as telehealth companies get involved in obesity drugs

Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.

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An expert panel with Daron Acemoglu, Dean Ball, Ethan Mollick, and Clara Shih discusses AI's impact on jobs and how to prepare for the future of work (New York Times) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

I'm seeing this on Thursday night. I'll have to revisit this article/post after I see it to see if I agree.

@sonnybunch.bsky.social · 2mo ago

It brings me no pleasure whatsoever to tell you the new Steven Spielberg movie is bad. Just a complete mess and, worse, kind of trite. www.thebulwark.com/p/disclosure...

If you were horrified watching elected leaders run & scramble because of gun violence, just imagine how my daughter Jaime felt in school running from an active shooter before she was killed. Now, become a part of the solution & only vote for people determined to address gun violence in America.

Not too early to shop for Halloween.

NEW: This new report, from BBC, is the best takedown of the insanity of Trump you will see anywhere. Calm, coherent and repeating only Trump’s own words. Devastating. Brilliant work once again from Roz Atkins. (🎥 BBC News)

A blizzard is on the way to New England, bringing 1 to 2 feet of snow, power outages, damaging wind and coastal flooding.

Here's the latest forecast on the blizzard arriving Sunday night in New England

A blizzard is on the way to New England, bringing 1 to 2 feet of snow, power outages, damaging wind and coastal flooding.

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Wow.

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory. n.pr/4ayRPUJ

How to register to vote and check your registration status

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory.

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I've said this before and I'll say it again. It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.

This is a major moment in weight loss. Wegovy is now available as a pill, the first oral GLP 1 for weight loss. Trials showed ~17% average weight loss. Starting price is $149 a month and it’s available nationwide.

Montage of Howard Lutnick over the past 9 months constantly moving the goalposts on when the economy is going to be booming - 4Q! 1Q! 2Q! 1 year! He was asked in March when it wasn’t going to be Biden’s fault anymore: “We own the economy in the 4th quarter!”

No other streamer does sci-fi like Apple TV.

Apple TV: 15 of the Absolute Best Sci-Fi Shows You Should Stream Now

No other streamer does sci-fi like Apple TV.

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With subscription fees and privacy issues, what smart home devices make great gifts? Here's what I recommend.

Smart Home Gift Buying Guide 2025: Best Home Upgrades for Your Loved Ones

With subscription fees and privacy issues, what smart home devices make great gifts? Here's what I recommend.

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NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

A new dental gel in development is said to be able to regenerate enamel by working with your saliva. Here's how it works.

A Dental Gel That Regenerates Your Enamel and Removes Cavities? What to Know

A new dental gel in development is said to be able to regenerate enamel by working with your saliva. Here's how it works.

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Wow. Just OMFG WOW!

ESO@eso.org · 9mo ago

For the first time ever, astronomers have unveiled the shape of a supernova explosion just a day after detection, as the blast was breaking through the star’s surface. Achieved by our VLT, this feat will help us understand how massive stars die: https://www.eso.org/public/news/eso2520/ 🔭 🧪 ☄️

If you live in Mass., you can still call Markey and Warren to tell them its time for Schumer to me removed from leadership. Warren: 202-224-4543 Markey: 202-224-2742

Jules Suzdaltsev@jules.su · 9mo ago

Call them: Schumer (NY) 202 224-6542 Booker (NJ) 202 224-3224 King (ME) 202 224-5344 Hassan (NH) 202 224-3324 Durbin (IL) 202 224-2152 Ossoff (GA) 202 224-3521 Shaheen (NH) 202 224-2841 Gillibrand (NY) 202 224-4451 Masto (NV) 202 224-3542 Warner (VA) 202 224-2023 Fetterman (PA) No Point

If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation. Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net

We consulted experts and did the math to find out whether charging an EV will save you money over buying gas.

Is EV Charging Actually Cheaper Than Gas? We Found the Answer With Experts and Math

We consulted experts and did the math to find out whether charging an EV will save you money over buying gas.

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Learn how much money you can save by eliminating the "phantom energy" load in your home.

This Simple Habit Knocks $100 Off Your Electric Bill, and It Takes Zero Effort

Learn how much money you can save by eliminating the "phantom energy" load in your home.

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Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run. n.pr/43pgdVU

A study found lead in popular protein powders. Here's why you shouldn't panic

Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run.

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Don't forget to set @wbur.org as your preferred source in Google! www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...

How to make sure WBUR shows up in your Google searches

If you use Google, one way to ensure that its algorithm is surfacing the best and most relevant of WBUR’s journalism is to set WBUR as a “preferred source.”

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Fascinating historical story! A must read!

WBUR@wbur.org · 10mo ago

Doug Brown collects rare books on early America. But he recently acquired a desk that once belonged to Constance Miekevicz (nee Gore-Booth), an Irish revolutionary and suffragist. He was inspired by the story of her extraordinary life.

Mark Ruffalo stars as a former priest turned FBI agent in Brad Ingelsby's new HBO miniseries. Set in small-town Pennsylvania, Task is packed with action and conflict, but it also has a lot of heart.

'Task' is a new, compelling crime drama from the creator of 'Mare of Easttown'

Mark Ruffalo stars as a former priest turned FBI agent in Brad Ingelsby's new HBO miniseries. Set in small-town Pennsylvania, Task is packed with action and conflict, but it also has a lot of heart.

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ALERT: Green Line D Branch service will be suspended between Riverside and Kenmore for nine days, from September 3 – 11, to accomplish essential infrastructure upgrades, track renewal, and other critical revitalization work.

If your dingy old sneakers used to be bright white, here's how you can restore them to their former glory.

Stop Pretending Those Formerly White Sneakers Are "Vintage" and Clean Them Properly

If your dingy old sneakers used to be bright white, here's how you can restore them to their former glory.

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Even on a wood board, debris and deep grooves dull knives faster than you realize.

Want Knives That Stay Sharp? First, Stop Doing These 7 Things

Even on a wood board, debris and deep grooves dull knives faster than you realize.

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From crispy main dishes to unexpected sides, these air fryer recipes seriously deliver.

Make These Air Fryer Recipes Once and Eating Out Will Never Hit the Same

From crispy main dishes to unexpected sides, these air fryer recipes seriously deliver.

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On a cold, gray Jersey day, Marissa Rothkopf Bates finds comfort in soft middles, crisp edges, and Contrarian Oatmeal Cookies. A tender recipe, a graduation, and a world worth showing up for.

Chewy and crunchy oatmeal cookies

These cookies have soft and tender middles and crispy edges, not unlike how I feel these days.

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