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GLP-1 drugs are quietly remaking Americans’ grocery carts

Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications are linked to noticeable shifts in U.S. household food spending, according to a Journal of Marketing Research study matching GLP-1 user surveys with transaction data. Within six months, grocery spending fell about 5.3% on average (over 8% for higher-income households), and limited-service restaurant spending dropped around 8%. The biggest declines hit ultra-processed, calorie-dense items like savory snacks, sweets, and baked goods, while smaller increases showed up in categories like yogurt and fresh fruit. About one-third of users stopped taking the drugs during the study, and their spending patterns largely snapped back, with purchases becoming slightly less healthy after discontinuation.

Milwaukee County judge resigns as impeachment effort advances

Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan resigned on Jan. 3 as an effort to impeach and remove her from the bench moved forward. The resignation comes weeks after a federal jury found her guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents who were seeking to make an arrest outside her courtroom.

Reports: Maduro removed and detained, Trump proposes temporary US administration of Venezuela

After reports of a military operation that removed Nicolás Maduro from power and led to the detention of him and his wife, Donald Trump said the United States would temporarily administer Venezuela, seek access to the country’s oil reserves, and pursue prosecutions.

Maduro reportedly flown to New York to face criminal charges

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reportedly arrived in the United States after being captured and ousted from power. Senior law enforcement officials said he was taken to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, after being flown into the city by helicopter.

Venezuelans in Philadelphia react with relief and uncertainty

Venezuelans in Philadelphia described a mix of relief and reflection after reports that Nicolás Maduro was captured, while noting ongoing uncertainty about what comes next for Venezuela.

Countries ranked by proven oil reserves at end of 2024

A visualization ranks countries by proven oil reserves as of the end of 2024, showing how concentrated global reserves are. Venezuela leads with about 303 billion barrels, followed by Saudi Arabia (267 billion) and Iran, with Canada and Iraq rounding out the top five. The data emphasizes the continued influence of OPEC and Middle Eastern producers, while noting Canada’s oil-sands-based reserves and oil’s ongoing geopolitical weight despite growing renewables.

Common Lisp gets a new TLS 1.3 implementation to replace OpenSSL dependency

A new TLS 1.3 implementation written entirely in Common Lisp was released as a drop-in replacement for cl+ssl in ocicl, removing the project’s dependency on OpenSSL.

Thousands line up in Delaware to honor slain trooper

Thousands of Delaware residents formed a line more than a mile long on Saturday to pay tribute to Trooper Matthew “Ty” Snook, who was killed on Dec. 23 while working overtime at a Division of Motor Vehicles office.

SpaceX plans to lower 4,400 Starlink satellites to reduce collision risk

SpaceX said it will shift about 4,400 Starlink satellites to a lower orbit this year to reduce collision risk and improve space safety, citing fewer debris objects below 500 kilometers and faster removal if a satellite fails. Starlink engineering vice president Michael Nicholls noted solar-driven atmospheric changes that can affect orbital behavior. SpaceX recently lost contact with one satellite at about 418 kilometers and expects it to reenter within weeks, while coordinating with NASA to monitor it.

Weather: sunshine returns Sunday, but it stays breezy and chilly

AccuWeather forecasts sunshine returning on Sunday, with continued breezy, chilly conditions. Temperatures are expected to stay below average through Monday, with a warming trend arriving midweek.

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