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Ozempic and other weight loss drugs could be making people drink less, study says

Still life of Wegovy an injectable prescription weight loss medicine that has helped people with obesity. It should be used with a weight loss plan and physical activity. – Image: UCG / Contributor (Getty Images)

Another study suggests that weight-loss meds like Wegovy (NVO) and Mounjaro (LLY) can help people cut back on drinking alcohol.

The ‘Hawk Tuah’ memecoin launch went just as poorly as you’d expect

Haliey Welch, known as ‘hawk tuah girl,’ at the Weight-Ins of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul and Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas on Nov. 14.

Influencer Haliey Welch, better known as the “Hawk Tuah” girl, has launched her latest attempt to cash in on her fame: a cryptocurrency.

Trump’s tariffs would ‘spell disaster’ for GM, Ford — and the rest of the auto industry

President-elect Donald Trump tours Drake Enterprises, a non-union automotive parts manufacturer, before speaking at a small rally on September 27, 2023 in Clinton Township, Michigan. – Image: Scott Olson (Getty Images)

More than a month before he’s set to take office, President-elect Donald Trump is already spelling trouble for the auto industry.

Jeff Bezos is betting millions on a Nvidia rival

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Billionaire Jeff Bezos is throwing his weight behind a computing company that’s coming for Nvidia’s (NVDA) dominance of the artificial intelligence chip market.

The 5 cars that cost the most to maintain, according to Consumer Reports — and the 5 that cost the least

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Buying a car costs more than just the MSRP. If you want to keep your car in good condition, you’ll need to maintain it over time. But maintenance costs can vary wildly between car brands.

Elon Musk’s DOGE has some Democratic friends on Capitol Hill

Tesla CEO Elon Musk visited the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. – Photo: Al Drago/Bloomberg (Getty Images)

Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk’s pledge to slash trillions of dollars in government spending has found some helping hands from Democrats — some being the keyword.

Bad news for rich stoners: Jay Z’s luxury cannabis line on its last legs

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Anyone hoping to spend a chill night in, spinning “Watch the Throne” on their turntable, while inhaling $50 of Jay Z-branded weed is, regrettably, out of luck: After four years of operations, it appears that the hip hop mogul’s cannabis brand has gone bust.

The 10 most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants on Earth

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One of the most exciting aspects of going on vacation – whether to a new city or a new country – is the opportunity to try new food that isn’t available at home.

Bitcoin is a competitor for gold, not the U.S. dollar, Fed Chair Jerome Powell says

Federal Reserver Chair Jerome Powell at The New York Times DealBook Summit on Dec. 4. – Photo: Michael M. Santiago (Getty Images)

While cryptocurrency fans like to float Bitcoin as a possible replacement for the U.S. dollar, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell doesn’t quite see it that way.

The 4 books Bill Gates read this year to make ‘sense of the world’

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Bill Gates shared a list of the four books he “enjoyed” reading this year, including ones focused on artificial intelligence and love.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is considering a tender offer at a huge valuation

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX is eyeing a tender offer that would value the aerospace company at $350 billion

10 cities where home prices are expected to increase the most in 2025

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After a difficult year, prospective homebuyers can expect a friendlier, less competitive housing market in 2025. But affordability will continue to be a challenge, with high home prices and mortgage rates still on the horizon.

No one knows how often health insurers deny claims. Here’s why

A general view outside the United Healthcare corporate headquarters on December 4, 2024 in Minnetonka, Minnesota. – Image: Stephen Maturen / Stringer (Getty Images)

UnitedHealthcare (UNH) is facing increasing scrutiny for its allegedly high claim denial rate. However, since insurers try to keep these numbers hidden, the true extent of its denials remains uncertain, especially when it comes to private plans.

5 countries that own the most Bitcoin

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The Winklevoss twins, Tyler and Cameron, are among the most prominent figures in the cryptocurrency space, with their Bitcoin holdings estimated at around 70,000 Bitcoin. Similarly, Elon Musk’s Tesla holds 11,509 Bitcoin, further solidifying the involvement of major players in the crypto market.

Elon Musk buying Twitter might not have been such a bad move after all

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Two years after Elon Musk bought Twitter for tens of billions of dollars, the value of the social media platform might be on the up and up again.

Trump Media stock didn’t rally after the election. Here’s why

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Markets and cryptocurrencies soared to new heights after Donald Trump secured a second term at the White House. But one stock, which bears the president-elect’s name, hasn’t gotten the same boost in the month since Election Day.

Elon Musk’s $56 billion Tesla pay package was rejected again

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Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package was rejected by a Delaware judge on Monday after a motion to revise was denied. The ruling follows a legal challenge against the 2018 compensation plan, which Tesla (TSLA) shareholders initially contested, claiming it was improperly granted.

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