Blockbuster weight loss drugs could slash the risk of developing memory-robbing dementia, a major study suggests. Researchers in Ireland analyzed clinical trials of nearly 165,000 taking drugs to lower their glucose (blood sugar) and treat diabetes. The team found most glucose-lowering treatments had no significant impact on dementia risk. However, people taking GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy were 45 …
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The Perseids, often considered one of the best and biggest meteor showers of the year, is on deck to start soon. Each summer, it lasts for weeks and hits its peak in mid-August. The Perseids are active from around July 17 to Aug. 23. They come at the perfect time of year for backyard viewing – no telescopes needed! They’re …
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Sony has announced the RX1R III, the highly anticipated third generation of the company’s beloved premium full-frame all-in-one camera series. The premium compact RX1R III features Sony’s excellent 61-megapixel image sensor and a Zeiss Sonnar T* 35mm f/2 lens. “The RX1R III combines Sony’s design savvy with the latest innovations in imaging technology to produce a new flagship in our …
Read More »Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Proposed Rule (CMS-1832-P) On July 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that announces and solicits public comments on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), and other Medicare Part B issues, effective on or after January 1, 2026. …
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The number of homeless people across L.A. County declined 4% in 2025, marking the second consecutive drop after years of steady increases, with a 10% decrease of people living in the streets, according to the annual count released Monday. The decline, based on a snapshot taken in February, comes after billions in taxpayer funds spent to solve homelessness in the …
Read More »Homeless Population Declines in Los Angeles for a Second Straight Year The New York Times Homelessness in Los Angeles county declines for second straight year The Guardian Results of LA region’s annual homeless count to be released LAist Number of homeless people in Los Angeles city and county drops for 2nd year in a row, data finds ABC7 Los Angeles The real story of …
Read More »Why U.S. stocks and bonds have ‘healthy’ returns this year despite Trump’s tariff threats MarketWatch The markets are betting against Trump on the assumption the Fed will rescue them if their call is wrong Fortune Trump’s tariff threats are back. What should you do about your 401(k) and investments? San Francisco Chronicle 3 tips for investors to navigate the market with tariff volatility …
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Sarah Michelle Gellar is looking back at the good times with the late Shannen Doherty. The “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” star shared a montage of photos of the two of them on Instagram on Sunday, marking the one-year anniversary of Doherty’s death. Set to Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth’s “See You Again,” pictures included the close friends hugging, riding horses …
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The all-new smart home hub was supposed to be Apple’s star of the show this year. There was just one problem: Siri. After a multitude of Siri hiccups and delays, it begun to look more and more unlikely that the product would launch in 2025. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is reporting that a 2026 launch is almost a guarantee. Originally, …
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