A study published Wednesday found that people taking Ozempic and Wegovy may be at risk of developing a rare and irreversible form of blindness called NAION, which blocks blood flow to the optic nerve. The study indicated that people with diabetes were four times more likely to be diagnosed with NAION if they were prescribed semaglutide, the main ingredient in both drugs, though more research is needed to confirm this link. President Biden met with Democratic governors to bolster support for his campaign following a shaky debate performance, with VP Kamala Harris named as the top candidate to replace him if necessary. California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the massive Thompson fire near Oroville, which has burned over 3,500 acres, amid heat warnings affecting over 110 million people across more than 20 states. Israel and Hamas may be nearing a ceasefire agreement, while a US judge blocked a Biden administration rule aimed at preventing discrimination against transgender individuals in healthcare, challenged by 15 GOP-led states. Former NBA player Jontay Porter was charged with a felony for a sports betting scandal, and a Delta flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was diverted due to passengers falling ill from spoiled food.
Sources:
Going blind by getting skinny (NBC, CNN)
Biden meets with Dem Govs; Kamala potential top replacement choice (AP, Reuters, Reuters)
Cali State of Emergency (CBS, NBC)
A potential ceasefire (CNN)
US Judge blocks anti-discrimination rule (NBC)
Jontay Porter charged with a felony (AP)
What’s the deal with airline food? (CNN)
