Dec 12, 2024

Weight loss drugs see huge gains

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Prescriptions for Wegovy have doubled and prescriptions for Zepbound have tripled in the past year.

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Demand for weight loss drugs is rising, though many insurers won't cover them

by Samantha Fields

Dec 12, 2024

The drugs are expensive out of pocket. Even with insurance, high co-pays can also limit who has access to them.

Despite list prices from around $1,000 to $1,500 a month, weight loss drugs have surged in popularity over the past year.

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Australia introduces a news tax

Australia is bringing in a fresh system to force tech companies to pay media outlets for news that’s republished on their sites. It will require richer tech companies such as Meta or Google to pay publishers for content; otherwise, they’ll face higher taxes. The BBC’s Katie Silver reports.

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What France's political gridlock might cost its economy

by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

Dec 12, 2024

While the country awaits a new prime minister, a budget crisis looms.

France's government was effectively toppled after French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote last week. Now, the country waits for a new prime minister.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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