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Recently, people around the world began taking the diabetes drug Ozempic to lose weight quickly, and while the product seemed to work, they’re now realizing that it could cause serious health problems. Dozens of lawsuits have been filed, and thousands more are likely on the way, against the creator of Ozempic and Wegovy, Novo Nordisk, for not adequately warning customers of the potential side effects. Novo Nordisk’s Potentially Dangerous Drugs Source: Tim de Waele/Corbis/Getty Images It’s first important to understand that the two drugs in question, Ozempic and Wegovy, were made by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk as a treatment…
The United States of America added the final state to the union, Hawaii, in 1959. However, at the start of 2024, the country became 386,000 square miles larger than it’s ever been before. It’s not an additional state that added this mileage, but a shift in geographic coordinates that annexed thousands of miles of extended underwater continental shelf. Understanding the Extended continental shelf Source: Britannica In order to fully understand this additional land mass, it’s first vital to know what the extended continental shelf (ECS) actually is. Essentially, around every mass of land lies underwater land known as the continental…
California’s Governor, Gavin Newsom, has recently proposed a new plan to crack down on retail and auto crime in the state to better protect his citizens and businesses. Newsom has had a long-standing Real Public Safety Plan, but this new legislation will build on the original plan by creating new penalties for thieves and resellers, increasing enforcement tools, and aggregating theft amounts. Ongoing Theft in California Source: Freepik Before diving into Gov. Newsome’s newest legislation it’s first crucial to understand the theft issues currently troubling California. The state saw a 28.7% increase in shoplifting in 2022, commercial burglary was 15.7%…
Toyota has been making headlines quite a bit recently, but unfortunately for the auto-giant, not for anything they can be proud of. And now, another issue has made its way to the press: Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu has admitted to forging safety tests for more than 30 years and is consequently shut down for the foreseeable future. Daihatsu: The Beginning Source: Daihatsu Daihatsu is known for producing tiny cars and trucks that have been wildly popular throughout Japan for almost 100 years. They initially began making these small and beloved vehicles in 1930, operating as an independent auto manufacturer. Toyota Takeover…
The Colombian Navy recently found over 1,700 pounds of cocaine worth $27 million in a submarine in the Pacific Ocean. The cocaine, which was marked with a scorpion or the words “Winnie” or “Carnal,” was likely on its way to the U.S. or Europe, and by finding it, the Navy reports that two million doses of the dangerous drug will never be ingested. What Is a Narco-Sub? Source: @Inquirer/YouTube A narcotics submarine, or a narco-sub, is the nickname given to submersibles found with drugs inside, and sadly, it’s quite a common practice. These submarines are typically homemade from plywood and…
For 136 years, National Geographic has been one of the leading publications for scholarly information about the physical and human geography of planet Earth. And while National Geographic certainly isn’t closing its doors, it has made some serious changes this year, including an announcement that it would be laying off all remaining staff writers. The National Geographic Announcement Source: @DianaChauHu/YouTube National Geographic’s proclamation explained that the company would no longer employ any staff writers, 17 editorial positions would be eliminated, and the entire podcast team would be removed. Some of these employees have worked for Nat Geo for more than…
The police have noticed a devastating pattern in the popular Colombian city of Medellin; it seems that several American tourists were killed after using dating apps to meet new people on their trip. Tou Ger Xiong, the latest in an ever-growing list of victims, was killed in December during his visit. And the U.S. Embassy in Colombia is finally addressing his and the other seven murders that occurred in 2023. Medellin Is One of Colombia’s Most Popular Tourist Destinations Source: Depositphotos Medellin, Colombia, is known for its vibrant street art, delicious food, and breathtaking skyline. Over the past few years,…
For the first time in more than 50 years, the moon has once again become the focus of space exploration organizations all around the world. In fact, NASA, JAXA, ISRO, and CNSA all have lunar landing projects either happening or in the works. And JAXA, or the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, has recently announced that while their lunar module successfully landed, it’s waiting for the sun to hit just right to start exploring the moon’s surface. It Feels Like Moon Landings Are Happening All the Time Source: Heritage Space/Getty Images After decades of inattention, it suddenly feels as if space…
After catching a glimpse of fully remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have decided that working from home, or from anywhere really, is better than going into the office every day. And while there are a wide variety of remote jobs to choose from, there are some that hardly anyone wants. So, let’s find out which remote jobs are the least popular and, more importantly, why no one wants them. What Adzuna Has to Say about Remote Jobs Source: Adzuna/X Adzuna is a popular job search engine. The site has noted that some of its remote jobs are…
There has been an ongoing debate on the internet regarding Generation Z, who were born between 1997 and 2012. Some say they are lazy and don’t want to work, while others argue the current economy makes it nearly impossible for them to live comfortable lives. One woman went viral on TikTok after sharing a video in which she said not only that Baby Boomers and Gen Xers need to stop calling Gen Z lazy but also that this mess is completely their fault. The Viral Video Source: @chailynt/TikTok Chailyn posted a clip on TikTok in which she speaks directly to…