Day: November 24, 2025

New weight-loss shot shows major fat reduction, but experts urge caution

5:30 pm November 24, 2025

An experimental medication was shown to help boost weight loss by up to 20%, a study found. Eloralintide, a once-weekly injectable manufactured by Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, led to “meaningful, dose-dependent weight loss” in adults who were overweight or obese but did not have diabetes, according to a press release. The drug was generally well-tolerated […]

How to stop Google AI from scanning your Gmail

5:20 pm November 24, 2025

Google shared a new update on November 5, confirming that Gemini Deep Research can now use context from your Gmail, Drive and Chat. This allows the AI to pull information from your messages, attachments and stored files to support your research. Some people view this as a convenience. They like the idea of faster answers […]

Americans sound off on ‘best time’ to put up Christmas tree, igniting debate

4:30 pm November 24, 2025

As it begins to look a lot like Christmas, many Americans are already discussing the appropriate time to trim their tree. Balsam Hill, the California-based artificial tree company, has released its own guidance about the “best time” to put up Christmas trees. “It’s still a matter of preference, but many people prefer putting up their […]

Chicago public schools blow millions on travel expenses while students can’t read at grade level

4:30 pm November 24, 2025

A scathing report from the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) revealed that the school system spent a staggering $14.5 million in “excessive” travel expenses in FY 2023 and FY 2024 combined. The report comes as data shows that just 30.5% of students in grades 3–8 were proficient in reading, and just […]

Trump kicks off Thanksgiving week with turkey pardon and Christmas tree arrival

4:30 pm November 24, 2025

President Donald Trump is kicking off Thanksgiving week with some classic White House holiday traditions. On Tuesday afternoon, Trump and first lady Melania Trump are expected to take part in one of Washington’s quirkiest traditions, the annual turkey pardon. The lighthearted ceremony takes place in the Rose Garden, where the president spares two lucky birds […]