Dr. John Whyte Prescription weight loss drugs, known as GLP-1s, are sweeping the country. The drugs, which include blockbuster medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, have helped millions of Americans quickly shed excess pounds. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they’ve taken one. But as a doctor, I must caution that these drugs might not be the miracle they…
In the aftermath of Japan’s 2011 tsunami, which claimed over 19,000 lives, entire towns were destroyed, and critical infrastructure — including roads, power systems and communication networks — was crippled. The Japanese response went beyond simple rebuilding; they reimagined their communities with resilience in mind, moving towns further inland and creating natural buffers along the…
About 250,000 people unsubscribed from The Washington Post after the newspaper broke a decade-long tradition and announced that it would not endorse a presidential candidate for the 2024 election. The decision was made by The Post’s billionaire owner Jeff Bezos, who defended it in an op-ed published Oct. 28, citing a goal to eliminate bias….
For most of U.S. history, presidents since George Washington have been unwavering in the use of their clemency power. They understood their actions not only as a way to remedy overly harsh sentences but also to help restore public faith in the justice system. President Joe Biden now has a chance to use his clemency…