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House Speaker Mike Johnson slammed leading Democrats for refusing to condemn anti-Israel and anti-American protests, accusing them of trying to appease the “pro-Hamas” wing of their party after demonstrations engulfed various cities on Monday. Johnson highlighted the importance of standing alongside Israel during “Fox & Friends,” arguing that it is “shameful” politicians aren’t speaking out against the demonstrations as the …

CHICAGO (AP) — Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal kicked off a United States visit Tuesday with multiple stops in Chicago aimed at drumming up investment and business in the war-torn country. He spoke to Chicago-area business leaders before a joint news conference with Penny Pritzker, the U.S. special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery, and her brother, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker. …

A new kind of baby boom could be taking place. Some women taking GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have reported that they’re getting pregnant unexpectedly. The term “Ozempic babies” has been coined on TikTok, with many women posting there about their unplanned pregnancies. OZEMPIC, OTHER WEIGHT LOSS DRUGS MAY STRENGTHEN NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS, EXPERTS SAY This includes Michigan …