Day: August 22, 2024

Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it

2:00 pm August 22, 2024

Just 9% of older adults age 65 and up say they have taken GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, according to recent data from KFF Health — and only 1% said they take the medications just for weight-loss purposes. Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate the drugs […]

Gold Star dad says Biden-Harris ‘denied’ son’s service as fallen Afghanistan soldiers honored in California

1:30 pm August 22, 2024

EXCLUSIVE — A group of California lawmakers on Thursday will honor four of the 13 U.S. service members who lost their lives in the Biden administration’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. Republican Assemblyman Bill Essayli, who spearheaded the effort, plans to honor Lance Cpl. Kareem Nikoui who, along with his fellow service […]

Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck divorce filing shows power play, but expert warns ‘gloves might come off’

1:30 pm August 22, 2024

Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from estranged husband Ben Affleck with little fanfare, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The “Jenny From the Block” singer filed the divorce herself in Los Angeles County Superior Court Tuesday without using a lawyer, according to People magazine. She listed April 26 as their date of separation. […]

US veterans demand fixes for homelessness, health care crises from future administration, poll finds

1:30 pm August 22, 2024

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Many U.S. veterans are hoping for big changes as the 2024 presidential election nears. Veteran homelessness has spiked nationwide, according to a variety of reports. From 2022 to 2023, 21% […]

GOP veteran-lawmakers drop scathing ‘stolen valor’ letter to Walz as Trump camp rips ‘Freakish Timothy’

1:30 pm August 22, 2024

The Trump campaign distributed a letter Thursday from dozens of veterans serving in Congress hitting back at Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz over claims of “stolen valor.” Journalists were handed the letter condemning Walz, as the Minnesota governor has battled back against questions about the timing of his retirement from military service. In an […]