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Health

Is Ozempic crushing the junk food business?

DS Staff | Dec 02, 2024

The rise of Ozempic and similar weightloss drugs has the potential to shake up the junk food industry. As millions of Americans turn to GLP-1 drugs to curb their appetites, many are no longer craving the sugary, ultra-processed foods that the Big Food has banked on for decades.

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Health

Permanent eye color surgery gains popularity amid risks

DS Staff | Dec 02, 2024

A growing number of Americans are opting for a type of cosmetic surgery that permanently changes their eye color. The procedure, known as keratopigmentation or corneal tattooing, involves using lasers to create tunnels in the cornea, which are then filled with pigments.

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Food and Beverage

Coffee prices surge to 47-year high

DS Staff | Dec 02, 2024

Your next cup of coffee could get pricier. Coffee futures rose to their highest in 47 years recently. Arabica beans (used in specialty brew) rose about 71% this year, reaching $3.18 per pound on Wednesday.

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Social Media

Australia passes nationwide social media ban for under-16s

DS Staff | Nov 29, 2024

In a significant move, the Australian parliament passed a world-first ban on social media for kids under 16. The legislation demands tech companies keep minors off their platforms or face fines of up to $32 million.

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Tech

Canada sues Google alleging anti-competitive practices in online ads

DS Staff | Nov 29, 2024

Canada’s competition watchdog is suing Google, alleging that the tech giant unlawfully built and maintained its dominance in the online advertising market.

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Global

Russia strikes Ukraine again, signals more to come after Kyiv used US-made missiles

DS Staff | Nov 29, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to attack Kyiv again, following strikes in the past two days involving over 90 missiles and 100 drones that left over a million Ukrainian households without power.