FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect, also reported with Wegovy and Mounjaro

FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect, also reported with Wegovy and Mounjaro

Weight-loss drugs can have side effects Health officials raise concern about weight-loss drugs’ possible side effects 05:19 The label for the diabetes drug Ozempic — which has become popular for weight loss — now acknowledges reports of blocked intestines following use of the medication. The change comes after the Food and Drug Administration greenlighted a … Read more

Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Authorize Strike at Major Resorts

Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Authorize Strike at Major Resorts

Hospitality workers in Las Vegas have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike against major resorts along the Strip, a critical step toward a walkout as the economically challenged city prepares for major sporting events in the months ahead. The authorization vote on Tuesday by members of Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Bartenders Union Local … Read more

More than half of Americans say they don’t have enough for retirement, poll shows

More than half of Americans say they don't have enough for retirement, poll shows

Preparing for retirement requires decades of saving and planning, yet the majority of American workers say they are already falling behind in building a nest egg for their golden years. About 56% of surveyed workers feel they are lagging in saving for retirement, with 37% of that group describing themselves as “significantly behind,” according to … Read more

Plan to travel? How a government shutdown could affect your trip.

Plan to travel? How a government shutdown could affect your trip.

If the U.S. government shuts down next week, a lapse in federal funding to agencies that enable air travel could disrupt Americans’ fall travel plans. Though Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, including air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents responsible for keeping the skies safe, are deemed essential and would therefore be required … Read more

Donald Trump and his company

Donald Trump and his company

Donald Trump and his company “repeatedly” violated state fraud law, a New York judge ruled Tuesday. The ruling came in response to a request by New York Attorney General Letitia James seeking judgment on one of the claims in her $250 million civil lawsuit, which is scheduled to go to trial on Oct. 2. Judge … Read more

Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game, boosting sales of Travis Kelce jerseys 400%

Taylor Swift attends Kansas City Chiefs game, boosting sales of Travis Kelce jerseys 400%

Taylor Swift isn’t just sending Eras Tour merchandise flying off shelves, she’s now boosting sales of NFL apparel, too.  Swift attended a Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears Sunday to show her support for NFL star, Travis Kelce, amid speculation that the two are dating, PEOPLE reported. The pop princess’ appearance at the game sent sales … Read more

FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon

FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general on Tuesday filed a much-anticipated antitrust case against Amazon, alleging the retailing giant illegally wields monopoly power to maintain higher prices, harming customers and hurting rivals. “Our complaint lays out how Amazon has used a set of punitive and coercive tactics to unlawfully maintain its monopolies,” … Read more