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Welcome to the August issue of The Highlight

It sometimes seems like Ozempic (and its ilk) is a miracle treatment, not just for weight loss but for all manner of other conditions and cravings. As GLP-1 drugs grow in popularity, and with the prospect of Ozempic pills on the horizon, it’s time to ask: What’s the catch?

Also in this issue, you’ll find a feature on the terrifying consequences of America’s protein craze and an analysis of the testosterone theory of politics. Plus: Whatever happened to the friend setup? And how to make the hardest choices of your life.


The one, big unanswered question about Ozempic

By Dylan Scott


How to make the hardest choices of your life

By Sigal Samuel


The testosterone theory of politics

By Leo Kim


Most couples used to meet this way. What happened?

By Allie Volpe


The terrifying reality behind one of America’s fastest-growing dairy brands

By Kenny Torrella


The one-sided intimacy of being a fan

By Aja Romano

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