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Hegseth rails against the “fat” to military leaders, makes no mention of the stupid

Hegseth rails against the “fat” to military leaders, makes no mention of the stupid

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a rare, closed-door gathering of flag officers to press a throwback agenda heavy on grooming and fitness mandates and light on the complex realities of modern war, reports the New York Times. The message to 800 admirals and generals: lose the weight and shave the

US government shuts down

US government shuts down

US government funding lapsed as Wednesday began after the White House and Congress failed to reach a deal on FY2026 appropriations, triggering a shutdown halting federal services and furloughing hundreds of thousands of workers. Financial markets signaled concern, with contracts tied to the S&P 500 pointing lower as

GLP‑1 drug’s rare gastric obstruction dissolved with Diet Coke

GLP‑1 drug’s rare gastric obstruction dissolved with Diet Coke

A case study in the New England Journal of Medicine, as reported by Ars Technica, highlights a rare side effect of GLP‑1 therapy—formation of a gastric bezoar—successfully treated with diet cola. In the case, a 63‑year‑old patient taking semaglutide for weight loss presented with severe

Horizon cutting-room links: 26 September 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: 26 September 2025

"Democrats Dig in on Shutdown After White House Layoff Threat," Politico Democrats are standing firm against threats from the White House regarding potential mass layoffs of federal workers. Despite the looming possibility of job losses, lawmakers are denouncing the tactics as intimidation and are urging bipartisan negotiations to

Who runs DHS, asks New York mag

Who runs DHS, asks New York mag

Under the deck “Kristi Noem is the face of Trump’s police state. Corey Lewandowski is the muscle. Who really runs DHS?”, New York **magazine goes Page Six on Homeland Security leadership. The article starts off recounting the firing of acting FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton. After accusations of press leaks

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Horizon cutting-room links: Wednesday, 24 September 2025

"GSA Walks Back Mass Layoffs of Its Federal Buildings Workforce," Federal News Network GSA reinstated nearly 400 employees previously laid off from its Public Buildings Service (PBS) following earlier reduction-in-force notices. * GSA is offering laidoff PBS employees the option to return to their positions by 6 October 2025,