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Obesity drugs would be covered by Medicare and Medicaid under Biden proposal

Obesity drugs would be covered by Medicare and Medicaid under Biden proposal

November 27, 2024

The Biden administration, in one of its last major policy directives, proposed Tuesday that Medicare and Medicaid cover obesity medications, a costly and probably popular move that the Trump administration would need to endorse to become official.

By MARGOT SANGER-KATZ New York Times • Nov. 27, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Hawaii’s hurricane season is below average

By DAN NAKASO Honolulu Star-Advertiser • Nov. 27, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving. Here’s how it fuels climate change

By KATE LINTHICUM Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Trump tariffs could raise grocery, liquor bills — from beef and pork to avocados and tequila

By Leah Douglas and Ed White Reuters • Nov. 27, 2024 • Updated 12:05 am

Bail maintained for man who allegedly tried to kill wife

By JOHN BURNETT Hawaii Tribune-Herald • Nov. 26, 2024

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BIIF: Soccer, basketball continue to open seasons across isle

November 27, 2024

HILO — Kamehameha Schools-Hawai‘i boys soccer opened up its 2024 season with a 5-2 win over Hilo on the road.

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Water shut off today to some in Waimea

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Letters — Your voice — for November 27

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Obituaries for November 27

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Longtime Hilo barber retiring after 60 years of cutting hair

Let’s Talk Food: Thanksgiving is Thursday

Beware Wailuku River: Effort underway to post more ominous warning signs

Judge releases man charged with traffic and firearms offenses

BIIF basketball: Defending state champion Kohala opens season with win

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