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Ozempic, the viral TikTok weight loss drug, is so popular that its creator has declared a shortage — wreaking havoc on the lives of actual diabetics.
Developments

So Many People Are Using a Diabetes Drug for Weight Loss That Actual Diabetics Are Having Trouble Getting It

"People need it for medical conditions, and pharmacies are out of it."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Astronomers at Johns Hopkins University have made one of the most comprehensive maps of the Universe yet, using data previously unreleased to the public.
Off-World

Amazing Map Lets You Scroll Through the Entire Known Universe

Over 200,000 galaxies are represented in beautiful, stunningly accurate detail.

By Frank Landymore

Lawyer Explains Why He's Suing Celebs Who Shilled FTX Before Its Spectacular Meltdown
Blockchain

Behind the Lawsuit Against Celebs Who Shilled FTX Before Its Spectacular Meltdown

"The issue here is not so much 'did they make an investment in cryptocurrency.' It's the function of the account."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

A group of astronomers has clapped back at a NASA report claiming that it had found no evidence that the original James Webb was homophobic.
James Webb Space Telescope

Experts Excoriate NASA Report Claiming James Webb Wasn’t Homophobic

"Deeply unscientific."

By Noor Al-Sibai

A spaceflight photographer took to Twitter to post a mesmerizing video of the Artemis I launch, only to find himself the victim of an AI error.
Moon

Twitter Claims Video of Moon Rocket Launch Is Revenge Porn

Not THAT kind of rocket, you pervs.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

NASA's astronaut social media handbook just dropped — and they've got some staunch guidelines for safely tweeting on the ISS.
NASA

NASA Tells Astronauts That Tweeting Isn’t As Important as Staying Alive

You've really gotta hand it to 'em.

By Noor Al-Sibai

Elon Musk's ownership of Twitter is somehow going even worse than expected amid reports that he's locked employees out of the company's office buildings.
Elon Musk

Elon Musk Locks Twitter Employees Out Office, Then Asks Them to Meet Him on the 10th Floor

What's going on over there?

By Noor Al-Sibai

The notorious ticket selling service Ticketmaster botched the pre-sale of tickets for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour. Now, everyone's calling for its head.
Future Society

Ticketmaster May Have Finally Met Its Match: Furious Swifties

Ticketmaster is facing its worse PR nightmare in years, and its sins go deeper than just a botched pre-sale.

By Frank Landymore

NASA apparently barred the press from photographing the Artemis moon rocket launch when it lifted its Orion capsule off to space earlier this week. 
Moon

NASA Orders Press Not to Photograph Launch Site After Moon Mission Takes Off

What don't they want us to see?

By Noor Al-Sibai

The James Webb Space Telescope just released an image of a star being born, and it gives Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper a run for their money.
Science & Energy

NASA Drops Stunning New James Webb Image of a Star Being Born

Astonishing.

By Noor Al-Sibai

The FDA has approved a lab grown meat product from Upside Foods for human consumption, which now only needs USDA approval before being sold to customers.
Future Society

FDA Gives First Go Ahead for Lab Grown Meat Product

"The world is experiencing a food revolution and the [FDA] is committed to supporting innovation in the food supply."

By Frank Landymore

Experts Baffled by Why NASA’s “Red Crew” Wear Blue Shirts
NASA

Experts Baffled by Why NASA’s “Red Crew” Wear Blue Shirts

Okay, that's a good question.

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

As crypto exchange FTX continues its demise, 3AC's Zhu Su and Kyle Davies have somewhat unexpectedly crawled out of the rubble.
Cryptocurrency

Guy Linked to Huge Crypto Meltdown Says It’s Just a Coincidence That He’s Hanging Out in a Country With No Extradition to United States

"It's just a good place to be."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

Conviction is easy if you're surrounded by a bunch of yes men — which Mark Zuckerberg just might be. And $15 billion down the line, that may not bode well.
Future Society

Former Facebook Exec Says Zuckerberg Has Surrounded Himself With Sycophants

"He's fallen for their vision of the future, which no one else is interested in."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

The value of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs has absolutely plummeted, leaving celebrities with six figure losses, a perhaps predictable conclusion.
Blockchain

Celebrities’ Bored Apes Are Hilariously Worthless Now

Who could've seen this one coming?

By Victor Tangermann

According to former Uber engineer Gergely Orosz, "far fewer than expected [developers]" are willing to work with Musk at Twitter.
Elon Musk

Panicked Elon Musk Reportedly Begging Engineers Not to Leave

"Sounds like playing hardball does not work."

By Victor Tangermann

Italian startup Energy Dome has designed an ingenious battery that uses CO2 to store energy, and it only needs non-exotic materials like steel and water.
Energy

Startup Says It’s Building a Giant CO2 Battery in the United States

A big, gassy dome of energy.

By Frank Landymore

According to BabyCenter's "2022 Hottest Baby Names Trends," the name "Elon" has cratered in popularity over the last year.
Future Society

“Elon” Plummets in Popularity as a Baby Name for Some Reason

We can't imagine why.

By Victor Tangermann

The first civil suit against the crypto exchange FTX was just filed, naming FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, and 11 of FTX's many celebrity ambassadors.
Blockchain

Celebrities Are Officially Being Sued by FTX Retail Investors

"FTX’s fraudulent scheme was designed to take advantage of unsophisticated investors..."

By Maggie Harrison Dupré

In Twitter DMs, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeared to admit that his "effective altruism" bent wasn't as effective or altruistic as one would think.
Finance

Sam Bankman-Fried Admits the “Ethics Stuff” Was “Mostly a Front”

Oh god, he admitted it.

By Noor Al-Sibai