News Above the Noise—Week of June 30, 2024
1. Americans are Losing Confidence—But the World Knows Better
We are living through a period of deep disruption—in society, politics, economics, and international affairs, writes Fareed Zakaria in an opinion piece for The Washington Post this week. Yet despite many Americans feeling more despair than ever, Zakaria remains an optimist. For the reasons why he remains hopeful, click here.
2. Ozempic’s Surprising Superpower
Known as GLP-1 agonists, Ozempic and other similar weight-loss drugs have transformed how we treat diabetes and obesity. However, in addition to suppressing an appetite for food, these drugs also seem to reduce a desire to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes, too. For more on how, exactly, these medications work and what they could mean in the fight against substance use disorders, click here.
3. This is How Hard it is for Single Women Right Now
Whether it’s having less money, feeling pressured to work more or seeing friends less often, single women face several challenges that can take their toll on their wellbeing and in a world that feels like it’s built to accommodate partnered and married people—the ‘30 years old and single’ crowd could use some TLC. Click here to read on Stylist.com or read on Apple News here.
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