Morning Brew Daily Diabetic drug diet craze, Mormon church pays SEC $5M & Bill Gates' beer run
Feb 23, 2023
A shortage of Ozempic drugs stirs controversy as dieters snap them up, leaving diabetics in a bind. Meanwhile, a blizzard hits LA while DC bakes under record heat. Spotify's AI DJ is unveiled, promising a new era of music curation. Bill Gates grabs headlines with a whopping $900 million investment in Heineken, sparking curiosity about his drinking habits. Plus, the Mormon Church faces scrutiny after a $5 million SEC fine, revealing hidden financial strategies and a world of intriguing investments.
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Ozempic Shortage
- Ozempic, a diabetes drug, is experiencing a shortage due to its popularity as a weight-loss drug.
- This has been fueled by celebrities and TikTok influencers promoting it, despite it primarily being for diabetes treatment.
Ozempic's Effectiveness
- The increasing demand for Ozempic is driven by its effectiveness, with some users reporting 15-17% body weight loss.
- This is further complicated by insurance coverage for diabetes drugs but not weight-loss drugs, leading to misuse.
US Weather Disruptions
- A major winter storm is impacting most of the US, causing over 2,000 flight cancellations.
- Unusual weather phenomena include potential snowfall in San Francisco for the first time in 47 years and a blizzard warning in LA.