Tag: Boston Herald
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Naughton: Discount weight loss drugs becoming riskier
According to a recent study, nearly three in four Americans are overweight. Worse, this report predicts that for decades to come, an increasing percentage of people in this country will be overweight or obese. So, it’s not surprising that a relatively new class of weight-loss drugs, like Wegovy, is popular. While these medications are effective, they’re
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Ticker: Court OKs social media age verification; Trump sets limits on Mexican flights
A Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect, a federal court has ruled. A tech industry group has pledged to continue challenging the law, arguing it infringes on users’ rights to privacy and free expression. A three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals overruled
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Fast fashion fraud: Startup founder charged with $300M fraud freed on $1M bail
A former chief executive of two clothing technology companies was released on $1 million bail Friday after pleading not guilty to charges alleging she cheated investors of over $300 million over the past six years. Christine Hunsicker, 48, of Lafayette, New Jersey, was charged with six counts, including fraud, aggravated identity theft and false statement