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Welcome to the August issue of The Highlight
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro have been wildly successful. But as popular as they are, Americans still have very negative feelings about the people using them. In this month’s Highlight cover story, Dylan Scott explains why ‘Ozempic stigma’ hasn’t gone away, how it’s impacting GLP-1 users, and whether it could begin to fade…
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Embattled Republican may survive abuse scandal — and cost GOP a safe seat: analysis
Ohio Rep. Max Miller is trying to survive a domestic abusescandalthe way a lot of Republicans now do, by retreating into the right-wing media bubble, according to a new analysis in Public Notice that argued the strategy could end up costing his party a seat it was favored to win. Miller, a Trump-endorsed Republican, has…
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Rosie O’Donnell confirms Season 30 return to ‘The View’
Rosie O’Donnell will be back on “The View” for Season 30. The former co-host confirmed her return on Monday’s episode of “The Tangle With Kyle Ridley” podcast, saying she will take part in the show’s 30th anniversary special. The 64-year-old plans to take part “in whatever way they want” her “just as a guest.” Rosie…
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HOAs can actually be a force for good
If you build a house in the United States today, there’s a good chance you’ll be living under the dictates of a neighborhood homeowners association. Roughly two out of every three new homes are in an HOA, as are a third of existing homes. Some of these HOAs have evolved to encourage environmentally friendly yards,…
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GOP panics as MIA Republican threatens down-ballot candidates in ruby red state
Florida Republicans are expressing dismay at the low-key re-election campaign of Senator Ashley Moody, who was appointed to her seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis. According to a report from Politico, there are no concerns about Moody winning, but there are about turnout without President Donald Trump on the ticket. Moody’s cautious approach stands in stark…
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The Number of Regular People Being Arrested for Protesting Data Centers Is Astounding
It takes a lot to get your typical white-bread American riled up enough that they’re willing to go to jail. Getting arrested is a massive pain, bringing court dates, fines, and a record that can shadow your job and housing prospects for the rest of your life. For most folks, just the threat of jail…
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In the ‘Beef’ writers room, ‘intrusive thoughts’ are dramatic gold
The showrunner of “Beef” describes the writers room as an “endless sleepover.” But instead of gossiping about who’s dating whom, collaborators batted around their pasts and infused the darkly comedic anthology series with themes of samsara and the Jungian Shadow. “So much of the writing process is, and I know they did this on ‘The…
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‘Trump feels stuck’: Unusual move said to be latest sign that Iran war ‘not working well’
An officer in U.S. Central Command’s intelligence branch sent an email last week to a broad group of military analysts with an unusual request. The military is casting an unusually wide net seeking new ideas for winding down the Iran war launched by President Donald Trump, reported CNN, and that includes an email sent Wednesday…
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LA is exterminating dogs at unprecedented rate. The faces on the ‘kill list’ are heartbreaking
Los Angeles is killing more shelter animals than ever, spending money to euthanize instead of enforcing preventative measures, the California Post has learned. A staggering 2,172 sheltered cats, kittens and dogs were killed through May of this year — compared to 1,630 during the same period in 2025 — a 33% increase, according to LA…
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‘Wonder Man’ may be canceled, but Yahya Abdul-Mateen II’s big year isn’t over
When Yahya Abdul-Mateen II was cast in Marvel’s “Wonder Man,” it was just the latest smash for an actor who’s enjoyed a string of them. But the moment also made him reflect on the days, not long ago, when success hardly seemed guaranteed. “‘Wonder Man’ came out at the 10-year anniversary of me graduating from…