December 5, 2024

NATION

Even though Brian Thompson led one of the biggest health insurers in the U.S., he was largely unknown to the millions of people affected by his decision-making. Wednesday’s fatal shooting of the United Healthcare CEO on a midtown Manhattan sidewalk — which police call a targeted killing — thrust the executive and his business into the spotlight.

WORLD

Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a symbol of Paris, is set to reopen on Sunday after a five-year restoration following a devastating fire. Beyond its architectural grandeur, the cathedral harbors intriguing stories and historical nuances. See article for five lesser-known facts about this iconic landmark.

BUSINESS

HEALTH

In a head-to-head comparison of the two GLP-1 drugs, adults living with obesity or overweight who were taking Zepbound, the brand name for tirzepatide, lost more than 20% of their weight on average after about a year and half, compared with an average of about 14% weight loss among those taking Wegovy, the brand name for semaglutide.

ENTERTAINMENT

The folk-rock legend, 83, officially threw his support behind Chalamet, 28, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday, Dec. 4, exactly three weeks before the James Mangold-directed movie opens in theaters.

TRAVEL

Southwest Airlines will start landing procedures at a higher altitude, requiring travelers to fasten their seatbelts and put away laptops and tray tables earlier in the flight.

FOOD

America may run on Dunkin’ but we’re running to our nearest location for the debut of its newest menu item. See article for details.

NOSTALGIA

Liza Minnelli is set to publish her memoir, Life is a Cabaret: The Liza Minnelli Memoir, in the spring of 2026. Furthermore, a TV version of her story is also in the works, visually depicting her personal struggles, rise to fame, being Judy Garland’s daughter, and everything in between.

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