Telehealth companies offer lifestyle support so people taking obesity drugs can have the most success losing weight. But employers also want the telehealth providers to limit spending on the drugs.

An expert panel with Daron Acemoglu, Dean Ball, Ethan Mollick, and Clara Shih discusses AI's impact on jobs and how to prepare for the future of work (New York Times) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

I'm seeing this on Thursday night. I'll have to revisit this article/post after I see it to see if I agree.

If you were horrified watching elected leaders run & scramble because of gun violence, just imagine how my daughter Jaime felt in school running from an active shooter before she was killed. Now, become a part of the solution & only vote for people determined to address gun violence in America.

Not too early to shop for Halloween.

NEW: This new report, from BBC, is the best takedown of the insanity of Trump you will see anywhere. Calm, coherent and repeating only Trump’s own words. Devastating. Brilliant work once again from Roz Atkins. (🎥 BBC News)

A blizzard is on the way to New England, bringing 1 to 2 feet of snow, power outages, damaging wind and coastal flooding.

Wow.

For the 2026 primary elections, NPR has collected deadlines and information on how to register to vote — online, in person or by mail — in every U.S. state and territory. n.pr/4ayRPUJ

I've said this before and I'll say it again. It would only take a tiny handful of Republican Congress members or senators to stop the slide of America toward authoritarian fascism, but nope. They're all in.

This is a major moment in weight loss. Wegovy is now available as a pill, the first oral GLP 1 for weight loss. Trials showed ~17% average weight loss. Starting price is $149 a month and it’s available nationwide.

Montage of Howard Lutnick over the past 9 months constantly moving the goalposts on when the economy is going to be booming - 4Q! 1Q! 2Q! 1 year! He was asked in March when it wasn’t going to be Biden’s fault anymore: “We own the economy in the 4th quarter!”

No other streamer does sci-fi like Apple TV.

With subscription fees and privacy issues, what smart home devices make great gifts? Here's what I recommend.

NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen. Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.

A new dental gel in development is said to be able to regenerate enamel by working with your saliva. Here's how it works.

Wow. Just OMFG WOW!

If you live in Mass., you can still call Markey and Warren to tell them its time for Schumer to me removed from leadership. Warren: 202-224-4543 Markey: 202-224-2742

If I were running the DNC, there would be Democratic Party sponsored food relief banks across the country right now that specifically welcomed anyone regardless of party affiliation. Along with the food, there could be voter registration and links to runforsomething.net

We consulted experts and did the math to find out whether charging an EV will save you money over buying gas.

Learn how much money you can save by eliminating the "phantom energy" load in your home.

Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high exposure. Here's what to know before you make your next grocery run. n.pr/43pgdVU

Don't forget to set @wbur.org as your preferred source in Google! www.wbur.org/news/2025/10...

Fascinating historical story! A must read!

Mark Ruffalo stars as a former priest turned FBI agent in Brad Ingelsby's new HBO miniseries. Set in small-town Pennsylvania, Task is packed with action and conflict, but it also has a lot of heart.

ALERT: Green Line D Branch service will be suspended between Riverside and Kenmore for nine days, from September 3 – 11, to accomplish essential infrastructure upgrades, track renewal, and other critical revitalization work.

If your dingy old sneakers used to be bright white, here's how you can restore them to their former glory.

Even on a wood board, debris and deep grooves dull knives faster than you realize.

From crispy main dishes to unexpected sides, these air fryer recipes seriously deliver.

On a cold, gray Jersey day, Marissa Rothkopf Bates finds comfort in soft middles, crisp edges, and Contrarian Oatmeal Cookies. A tender recipe, a graduation, and a world worth showing up for.

Cardiologists share with us how to correctly identify a heart attack and how to help quickly in an emergency.

Microsoft researchers and others detail Aurora, an AI weather model they say makes accurate 10-day forecasts faster and at smaller scales than many other models (Rebecca Dzombak/New York Times) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

Just pre-ordered it. All I needed to know was it is written by @dennisetaylor.bsky.social and narrated by @realrayporter.bsky.social In my opinion, that makes this a guaranteed winner.

AI tools from Google, LinkedIn, Salesforce, and others are helping job seekers sell their skills, identify new roles, and tailor résumés to different fields (Lindsay Ellis/Wall Street Journal) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

Dust, grime, ear gunk -- all of it can mar your pretty Apple earbuds. Get your AirPods back to pristine white with these quick tips.

Gmail accounts are being compromised in a sophisticated phishing attack. If you lost access to your account, here's what you can do – and how to be better prepared.

The Oscar-winning film is about the papal selection process. But how accurate is it to real life? Rev. Thomas Reese and Sister Susan Rose Francois weigh in on whether it checks out.

If you're ready to make your own pizza dough at home, we have seven expert-backed tips to help you out along the way.

That spontaneous restless movement plays an important role in our health. Here's what to do the next time you find yourself bouncing your knee or clicking and unclicking your pen.

NPR's Scott Simon recalls a conversation he once had with the late President Jimmy Carter about the possibility of UFOs.

Morning Edition on @wbur.org will be an hour longer starting Monday. Catch us weekdays from 5-10 AM. BBC moved to 10 and On Point to 11.

We asked seven local chefs around Greater Boston what their go-to soup is and where to get it. They ladled out their soup season recommendations, from ramen to clam chowder.

Can you even imagine getting a birthday card from your 1st grade teacher decades after graduating high school? I love this story. What an absolute gem of a man. Thank goodness for educators. brookline.news/why-a-retire...

If you enjoy staying on top of business & tech news, follow @techmeme.com. I'm catching headlines I do not see anywhere else. My best BlueSky follow so far.

This is the cutest video ever 🥰

Bravo #Costco

Eight years ago, a budding scientist gave a commercial airline pilot a gift that would link the two for life. Since then, they'd met in person and linked up on social media. But when she boarded a flight a week ago, she didn't expect to see him. Then an announcement came over the PA system.

Great story! @shipshavesailed.bsky.social - thought you might enjoy this, especially Art.

That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.