Don’t Eat the Burger. It’s a Stool.

Jonny Carmack was perusing the aisles of a store in his hometown, Danbury, Conn., when he first saw it: a giant strawberry sitting on a shelf. Mr. Carmack, 32, a content creator, was awe-struck. “I was just like, oh my gosh, it’s so cute,” he said. “It’s so whimsical.” But this strawberry didn’t come from…

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Spain Overhauls Domestic Violence System After Criticism

The Spanish government this week announced a major overhaul to a program in which police rely on an algorithm to identify potential repeat victims of domestic violence, after officials faced questions about the system’s effectiveness. The program, VioGén, requires police officers to ask a victim a series of questions. Answers are entered into a software…

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Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs

Medicare’s prices for the blockbuster weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy are likely to decline starting in 2027, thanks to their inclusion on a list of medicines whose prices will be negotiated directly between the government and drug makers. The Biden administration announced the list on Friday, but the incoming Trump administration will oversee the price…

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Thunder look to keep pressure on vs. Mavericks

Jan 16, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers forward Georges Niang (20) and guard Max Strus (1) during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Oklahoma City Thunder put forth a supreme effort on the front end…

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