A 600,000-Person Study Says Ozempic Prevents Addiction
Veterans on GLP-1 drugs had lower rates of every major substance use disorder — alcohol, opioids, nicotine, cocaine, cannabis.
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The Philippines Has 45 Days of Fuel Left and the Lights Keep Going Out
The Philippines declared a national energy emergency on March 24 with roughly 45 days of fuel reserve as brownouts spread.
Cuba's Grid Collapsed Again and the War Reached a Third Continent
Cuba's power grid collapsed three times in March under a US oil blockade, extending the Iran war's toll to the Western Hemisphere.
Ozempic Is Changing Restaurant Menus and Nobody Asked the Chefs
Restaurants from Olive Garden to fine dining are shrinking portions and adding high-protein options to court the growing GLP-1 user base.
Valerie Perrine, Oscar-Nominated Star of Superman and Lenny, Dies at 82
Actress Valerie Perrine, who played Miss Teschmacher in Superman and earned an Oscar nod for Lenny, died March 23 after a decade-long battle with Parkinson's.
Gas Hits $4 National Average for First Time Since 2022
The US national average for regular gasoline hit $4.02 per gallon on Tuesday, more than a dollar higher than before the Iran war began.
Turkey Walks Tightrope as Erdogan Vows Neutrality in Iran War
Turkey is maintaining neutrality in the US-Iran war despite missile debris landing on Turkish soil, with 69% of citizens backing Erdogan's non-intervention stance.
The Wegovy Pill Reached 400,000 Americans
Roughly 400,000 Americans are taking the oral Wegovy pill just ten weeks after its January launch.
Stopping Ozempic Raises Cardiovascular Risk by 22 Percent
A study of 330,000 patients found that quitting GLP-1 drugs for two years raised cardiovascular risk by 22 percent.
GLP-1 Drugs May Also Treat Substance Use Disorders
A BMJ study of 600,000 veterans found GLP-1 drugs associated with reduced risk of substance use disorders and overdose.
The FDA Warned 30 Telehealth Companies About Compounded GLP-1s
The FDA sent warning letters to 30 telehealth companies for false and misleading marketing of compounded GLP-1 drugs.
Catholic Conversions Surged Through Lent
Something is filling the pews — Catholic parishes across America are reporting double last year's adult converts.
The Phone-Free Restaurant Became a Trend
Restaurants are locking your phone in a pouch and charging you more for the privilege — and the waitlist is long.
Regional Indian Cuisine Became 2026's Breakout Dining Trend
Regional Indian cuisine dominated the 2026 James Beard Awards with multiple chef and restaurant nominations, cementing its breakout year.
Hilo Became America's Top Spring Escape
Flight searches to Hilo, Hawaii surged 60 percent year-over-year as the affordable Big Island town became 2026's top trending spring break destination.
Neurowellness Became the Wellness Industry's New Frontier
Neurowellness, the focus on brain health through neurotech devices and mental fitness routines, emerged as the dominant wellness trend of 2026.
Tel Aviv's Weekly Anti-War Protests Continued
Weekly anti-war protests in Tel Aviv grew in size and intensity, with police arresting 21 demonstrators on March 29 as global rallies drew 8 million people.
No New Developments on Noma's Closure
Three weeks after Rene Redzepi resigned from Noma amid abuse allegations, the restaurant's future remains unclear with no new public statements.