Americans' voracious appetite for GLP-1 weight loss drugs has the nation on pace to spend more than $1 trillion on prescription drugs this year, a new report says.
- Heather Schlitz Reuters
Pulses — which include peas, lentils and chickpeas — have been a bright spot for farmers due to rising demand for protein-infused foods beyond traditional sources.
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A new study from the University of Pennsylvania has revealed surprising hidden side effects linked to popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Researchers analyzed over 400,000 Reddit posts from nearly 70,000 users and discovered symptoms that go beyond the commonly known issues like nausea, vomitin…
- ITZEL LUNA Los Angeles Times
As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.
- MATTHEW PERRONE Associated Press
Peptides are often pitched as a quick way to build muscle, heal injuries or appear younger. But most peptides have not been reviewed for safety by the FDA.
- PAUL WISEMAN and YURI KAGEYAMA Associated Press
The world economy is experiencing a flashback to the 1970s. Oil prices are surging in the wake of war in Iran, and that's driving up the cost of gasoline.
- ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated Press
New vehicles now sell for an average of nearly $50,000, and average monthly payments — based on 10% down and a 6-year note — recently hit $775.
The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas on Monday, after weekend talks failed to reach a deal to end the war with Iran, jeopardizing a fragile two-week ceasefire.
The Iran war is highlighting global dependence on petrochemicals, which are used in products from plastics to fertilizers.
The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running.
It's the first read on inflation to capture the effects of the Iran war.
Today on Weird History Food we are talking about a real crowd pleaser - nachos!! These are a favorite appetizer, and even as a loaded main course! But, who invented nachos, and exactly how did they take over this great nation of ours? ...And most importantly, as we travel around the country …
Hundreds of rural hospitals face closure after years of funding problems, compounded last year by the Trump administration's Medicaid cuts.
We know protein is important, but are we all actually eating too much? Nutritionist at @jamieoliver HQ, Rozzie, breaks down why protein is essential, but why more isn't always better. With balance, variety and gut health in mind, she explains what most of us really need (and what we don't.
No passport? Flight anxiety? No problem! Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of more than 50 countries from around the world at the 6th Annual Concord International Festival, presented by El Puente Hispano and the city of Concord. The festival returns to Downtown Concord on Saturday, Oct. 3, from noon to 6 p.m. Applications to sponsor or vend at the festival are available online and close Sept. 1.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
The Cabarrus County Sports Hall of Fame will mark a milestone moment Saturday, May 9, as it unveils its new permanent “Wall of Fame” exhibit during a special ceremony at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center.
Read through the obituaries published today in Independent Tribune.
You couldn't see the full solar eclipse in Lincoln or any part of Nebraska, but a partial eclipse was visible on Apirl 8, 2024. Hundreds of people gathered at Hyde Observatory to view.
Traffic camera footage shows moment two vehicles fall into Pacific Street sinkhole in Omaha. Video provided by Omaha Police Department.
Two vehicles fall into sinkhole on Pacific Street in Omaha.
See photos of the two vehicles fall into sinkhole at 67th and Pacific in Omaha
President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States would begin an effort Monday morning to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
The rankings are based on metrics such as the number of job postings, the growth of wages and estimated median salary.
As President Donald Trump is attempting to make over several parts of Washington, D.C., polling suggests many Americans are uneasy with the scale of his proposed overhaul.
Shult and Sisson post gym photos flexing their physique, co-opting Republicans' ownership of masculinity. They also jab Trump over his Epstein ties. Conservative online commenters respond by calling them gay.
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The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing the vital contributions of its 911 telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week.
The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering free, non-certified CPR classes in 2026 — and you’re invited to attend.
Huntersville police are offering a reward of up to $14,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the 2014 killing of Peter Jordan. Jordan was 19 when someone shot and killed him in The Landings at Northcross Apartments on Feb. 19 of that year, police said. The apartments are on Landings Drive, off Sam Furr Road (N.C. 73) and Interstate 77 exit 25 in the Birkdale area. ...
Illinois jails continue to struggle with the mental health needs of their inmate population, particularly when detainees are unfit to stand trial.
Gov. Josh Stein established the council on the caanabis industry in large part out of concern that "our state’s unregulated cannabis market today is the Wild West and is crying for order." North Carolinians spent about $3.2 billion on unregulated marijuana products just in 2022, according to a U.S. Cannabis Report. About 1.6 million North Carolinians used cannabis in 2022, including 15.8% of high schoolers.
The city of Concord is introducing a new way for residents to easily report non-emergency issues like potholes, street sign damage, streetlights that are out and more. The new Concord Click-2-Fix is a free online reporting tool that replaces the former Concord Mobile Care application.
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Cabarrus County Commissioners will hold their monthly regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Cabarrus County Government Center in downtown Concord.