Artemis Moon Mission Launched, Paving the Way for Astronauts to Return to the Moon

NASA’s Artemis 1 Moon mission is currently underway after the SLS rocket and Orion capsule launched early Wednesday morning.  The mission is expected to last until mid-December when the capsule will splash back down in the Pacific Ocean.  This mission paves the way for the return of astronauts to the Moon and a new space station to be assembled in orbit there.  Ramin Skibba, space writer at Wired, joins us for what to know.

Next, it’s been described as a “game changer” when it comes to weight loss, but some people who have taken it say it’s changing their taste buds.  Semaglutide is the key ingredient in drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic.  It’s helping people lose as much as 15-20% of their body weight by making you feel full and reducing cravings, but it’s making some disgusted by their favorite foods.  Anna Medaris, health correspondent at Insider, joins us for more.

Finally, now that New York City’s pay transparency law is in place, people are browsing jobs like they were browsing new homes, even if they’re not in the market for a new one.  As employers are now required to post salary ranges, people are dreaming of moving into something new or asking for a pay raise.  Emily Peck, reporter at Axios, joins us for how job listings are the new Zillow.

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