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GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Get Oral Pills and Lower Prices

Sarah L. Montgomery January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance First GLP-1 weight-loss pill, Wegovy, approved and set to launch this month. New oral pills could cut monthly cost to $149 for cash...

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NBA Sports News

Maxey Nears Triple-Double as Sixers Beat Mavs 123-108

Daniel J. Whitman January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Tyrese Maxey nearly records a triple-double, scoring 34 points, 10 assists, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals. Sixers beat the Mavs 123-108,...

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Macaulay Culkin Clarifies Retirement, Returns to Acting

Jordan M. Lewis January 2, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Culkin says he's technically retired but returns for gigs. He took a decade-long break after 1994's "Richie Rich". His latest role is in...

Travis Kelce handing wrapped gift to Taylor Swift with golden kitchen light and roses on a festive table

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Travis Kelce’s Bread Slicer Gift Shows Personal Touch

Olivia Bennett Harris January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Travis Kelce revealed he gave Taylor Swift a bread slicer for Christmas. His dad Ed Kelce shared gifting advice, emphasizing emotional...

Jalen Hurts sits facing away with his eyes on the scoreboard and a crumpled football near his gloves, stadium lights behind.

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Eagles Plan to Rest Starters in Week 18, Still Need a Win

Robert K. Lawson January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Eagles will rest several key starters in Week 18. They still aim to win to move from 3-seed to 2-seed. Backup quarterback Tanner McKee...

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Coyote Attack in Warwick Township Sparks Search

Michael A. Turner January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A coyote attacked a person on Dec. 28 in Warwick Township, Chester County. The victim sought medical care; condition...

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Treb Heining’s 34-Year Confetti Legacy Lights Times Square

James O Connor Fields January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance 3,000 pounds of hand-released confetti light up Times Square each New Year's Eve. Treb Heining has orchestrated the drop for 34 years,...

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Florida Panthers Face New York Rangers in 2026 NHL Winter Classic at Miami’s loanDepot Park

Michael A. Turner January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Florida Panthers will face New York Rangers in the 2026 NHL Winter Classic at Miami's loanDepot Park. It's the first outdoor NHL game in...

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Flyers Trade Defenseman Zamula to Penguins for Forward Tomasino

Jordan M. Lewis January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance Flyers trade defenseman Egor Zamula to Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino. Zamula cleared waivers and was sent to Lehigh Valley AHL a...

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Lakewood Man Pulled to Ground After Rear-End Collision

Emily Carter Reynolds January 1, 2026No Comments

At a Glance A driver was dragged after a rear-end collision on Dec. 28. He sustained rib, neck, knee, and facial injuries. Police are investigating...