Today in News History

On June 17, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1591, Joseph Solomon Delmedigo, Greek-Italian physician, mathematician, and theorist (died 1655) was born. In 1806, Edward Davy, English physician and chemist (died 1885) was born. In 1858, John Snow, English epidemiologist and physician (born 1813) passed away. In 1912, Enoch Powell, English soldier and politician, Secretary of State for Health (died 1998) was born. In 1941, Lamont Dozier, American songwriter and producer (died 2022) was born. In 1955, Artemy Troitsky, Russian journalist and critic was born. In 1961, Marcel Junod, Swiss physician and anesthesiologist (born 1904) passed away. In 1993, Gnash, American singer, songwriter, rapper, DJ and record producer was born. In 1999, Screaming Lord Sutch, English singer and activist (born 1940) passed away. In 2013, A multi-day cloudburst, centered on the North Indian state of Uttarakhand, causes devastating floods and landslides, becoming the country's worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Doctors Sound the Alarm on Rising GLP-1 Overdoses

The Daily Beast

June 16, 2026

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Doctors Sound the Alarm on Rising GLP-1 Overdoses

Getty ImagesDoctors are sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in GLP-1 overdoses as blockbuster weight-loss drugs become easier than ever to obtain online.Once primarily prescribed to treat diabetes, GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity since the FDA approved Wegovy for obesity in 2021. A 2025 KFF poll found that 1 in 8 adults reported taking a GLP-1 drug.While celebrities including Serena Williams, 44, have praised the drugs as a tool that makes managing weight easier, a growing number of patients have shared far less glamorous experiences—including persistent vomiting, seizures, and even vomiting blood after receiving incorrect doses.Read more at The Daily Beast.

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