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Obesity Drug's Promise Now Hinges On Insurance Coverage

Obesity Drug's Promise Now Hinges On Insurance Coverage

Clinical trials show Wegovy triples the average weight loss seen with other drugs. Whether it will reach many patients l... Read more

6 Jul 2021

4mins

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It's A Tricky Balancing Act For Countries Awaiting Vaccine Doses

It's A Tricky Balancing Act For Countries Awaiting Vaccine Doses

They have to figure out how to distribute the vaccines — and keep their citizens interested in getting their jab — witho... Read more

5 Jul 2021

3mins

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A California Town Has No Reliable Running Water During A Heat Wave

A California Town Has No Reliable Running Water During A Heat Wave

Teviston is home to some 700 people, mostly farmworkers. Since early June, residents have been forced to use stored and ... Read more

3 Jul 2021

3mins

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Marathons, Triathlons And More: What Motivates Us To Undertake Physical Feats?

Marathons, Triathlons And More: What Motivates Us To Undertake Physical Feats?

Whether you’re new to running or you’ve finished your tenth triathlon, we want to hear from you about what motivates you... Read more

2 Jul 2021

16mins

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With Newsom Recall Election Date Set, We Check In On The Challengers

With Newsom Recall Election Date Set, We Check In On The Challengers

California on Thursday scheduled a Sept. 14 recall election that could drive Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office, t... Read more

2 Jul 2021

17mins

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FilmWeek: ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business,’ ‘Long Story Short,’ ‘No Sudden Movement,’ And More

FilmWeek: ‘The Boss Baby: Family Business,’ ‘Long Story Short,’ ‘No Sudden Movement,’ And More

Larry Mantle and KPCC film critics Lael Loewenstein, Wade Major and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie rele... Read more

2 Jul 2021

30mins

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COVID-19 AMA: J&J Says Its Vaccine Is Effective Against Delta Variant, WHO Says All Authorized Vaccines Should Be Recognized By The West And More

COVID-19 AMA: J&J Says Its Vaccine Is Effective Against Delta Variant, WHO Says All Authorized Vaccines Should Be Recognized By The West And More

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Annab... Read more

2 Jul 2021

17mins

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FilmWeek and Chill: How ‘Airplane!’ Made Its Mark On Parody In The 1980s

FilmWeek and Chill: How ‘Airplane!’ Made Its Mark On Parody In The 1980s

The iconic 1980 film “Airplane!” from the ZAZ directing team, Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker parodies the p... Read more

2 Jul 2021

19mins

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Business Should Be Booming — If Only There Were Enough Workers For The Job

Business Should Be Booming — If Only There Were Enough Workers For The Job

Small businesses are struggling to find enough workers to keep pace with booming demand.

2 Jul 2021

4mins

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Domestic Violence Is The Number One Driver Of Homelessness For Women In LA County— Why Is It Rarely Addressed In Policy?

Domestic Violence Is The Number One Driver Of Homelessness For Women In LA County— Why Is It Rarely Addressed In Policy?

The majority of unhoused women across the nation — 57% according to recent data — say domestic violence is the direct ca... Read more

1 Jul 2021

29mins

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