A wildfire is causing devastation in Maui, fueled by winds from Hurricane Dora, young voter registration continues to be low in the U.S, and Novo Nordisk is pushing for Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs.
Wildfires in Maui: A wildfire, accelerated by Hurricane Dora, has hit the Hawaiian island of Maui, claiming at least 36 lives and gravely affecting the historic town of Lahaina.
* Hawaii Public Radio reports the combination of wildfires and hurricanes is unusual and dangerous.
* Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke termed the situation as unprecedented.
Medicare and Weight Loss Drugs: Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is campaigning for Medicare to remove a 20-year ban and cover weight loss drugs, a move they believe could reduce obesity rates among Black Americans.
* Experts note that the current generation of weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are more effective than their predecessors.
Disney’s Earning Report: Despite challenges, Disney’s revenue has grown by 4%, with CEO Bob Iger expressing optimism about the company’s future growth potential.
Struggle with Young Voter Registration: States are seeking to improve the traditionally low rates of voter registration and participation among young people in the U.S.
* Many states are now implementing automatic voter registration and allowing for pre-registration of 16- and 17-year-olds.
* Making online voter registration available is seen as the most successful method for engaging young voters.
Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals: The quarterfinals stage of the Women’s World Cup football tournament has commenced with Spain and The Netherlands in the spotlight.
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