On Election Day 160 years ago, the Civil War wasn’t going well, and it looked like Abraham Lincoln would not be reelected. So, Lincoln wrote a secret memo and sealed it. Inside, he vowed a peaceful transfer of power. Source
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1 dead, 5 others rescued after boat capsizes off Redondo Beach coast
Rescue teams with the Redondo Beach Fire Department and LACoFD responded to the scene, where crews arrived to find five people clinging to the side of the vessel. The sixth victim was found inside of the overturned boat. Source
With Novo Nordisk success, is there a “Nokia risk” for Denmark?
Correspondent Jon Wertheim revisits 60 Minutes’ coverage of former mobile giant Nokia and discusses potential risks for the Danish economy. Source
How strict abortion bans impact women’s health care
In some states, overturning Roe v. Wade has impacted health care for women, regardless of whether they are pregnant. Source
Keeping ballots and poll workers safe in Georgia’s 2024 election
Ahead of Election Day, Georgia officials are preparing for this year’s contest – both in safeguarding the ballot and in assuring people that the race in the Peach State is fair. Source
Novo Nordisk’s obesity-fighting drugs fatten Denmark’s economy
Danish company Novo Nordisk has a market cap larger than the entire country’s GDP. As it grows, it’s having an impact on other industries. Source
Scientist behind Ozempic started her career developing laundry detergent
Novo Nordisk scientist Lotte Knudsen, whose research led to Ozempic and Wegovy, started her career developing laundry detergent. Source
How a love story launched the company behind Ozempic, Wegovy
Novo Nordisk, the pharma giant behind Ozempic and Wegovy, has surprising love story origins. The founders, a married couple, were looking for a way to tackle diabetes, which the wife suffered from. Source
Weight loss drug industry injects wealth into Novo Nordisk home country
Drugs Ozempic and Wegovy have slimmed down Hollywood stars — and millions of non-celebrities worldwide— while adding great heft to the economy of Novo Nordisk’s home country, Denmark. Source
Texas OB-GYNs leaving state in face of strict abortion laws
Doctors in Texas potentially face huge fines, life in prison and losing their license because of the state’s strict abortion laws. Source