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The Wegovy weight loss pill is now available in U.S.

By Reuters Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk is launching its once-daily Wegovy pill in the United States on Monday, offering 1.5 milligram and 4 mg doses at $149 per month for self-paying patients in an intensely competitive weight-loss drug market. The pill was approved by the Food and Drug Administration last month, a boon to Novo Nordisk as it

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High School students largely unaware of HBCUs

A new study released by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) reveals a significant disconnect between what high school educators know about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and what students are actually learning about them. The study, “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges,” was released on January 2, 2026, and examines how teachers and school counselors influence college readiness and exposure

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Sadie Sink Thinks Eleven Is Actually Dead in Stranger Things: “Is That a Hot Take?”

Sadie Sink discusses the ending of Stranger Things and what happened to Eleven. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, January 5th, Sadie was asked what she thought of Eleven’s ending. For background information, Eleven, played by Millie Bobby Brown, has been presumed to have died to seal the Upside Down. At the

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Pentagon seeks to reduce Sen. Mark Kelly’s retirement rank over video urging troops to refuse illegal orders

By Rebecca Shabad WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that the Pentagon is taking steps to downgrade Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement rank and pay because of his “seditious statements.” Hegseth said in a statement that Kelly, of Arizona, a retired Navy captain, was part of a group of members of Congress who six weeks ago “released

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Congress returns to Venezuela clash, a shutdown deadline and a health care fight

By Sahil Kapur WASHINGTON — The House and the Senate are scheduled to return this week after the holidays and confront a growing list of tasks and potential agenda items in early 2026. Top of mind for many is President Donald Trump’s decision over the weekend to launch strikes in Venezuela and capture its leader, Nicolás

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Marlon Wayans On Protecting His Trans Son: ‘I’m Gonna Love My Baby Regardless Of What Anybody Says’

Marlon Wayans discussed parenthood and the importance of protecting and accepting his transgender son, Kai, in his appearance on a recent episode of the We in Miami podcast. What did Marlon Wayans say about being a father to a transgender child? During the interview, the comedian and actor was asked if he considers himself a

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McDonald’s Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Claims About The McRib

McDonald’s is facing a class-action lawsuit over its popular McRib sandwich, which alleges the fast-food chain misled customers about the limited-time item and the type of pork meat used in it. What are plaintiffs accusing McDonald’s of? The lawsuit was filed Dec. 23 in the Northern District of Illinois by four plaintiffs, Peter Le, Charles

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Jamal Bryant Pushes Back On Critics Over Wife’s Fundraiser Dress: ‘She Married To Me’

Pastor Jamal Bryant opened the new year by responding to online critics who scrutinized his wife’s attire at an event last month. Bryant addressed the issue involving his wife, Karri Turner Bryant, who holds master’s and doctorate divinity degrees, during a New Year’s Eve service on Wednesday at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta.

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