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Cary Spotlight | Issue #018

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

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📅 Lots Of Events This Week!

👩‍🔬 Eli Lilly's Zepbound Wins FDA Nod, Promises Major Weight Loss

Clemson, UNC Set for Showdown in ACC Men’s Soccer Championship Final

🎖️ Spielberg and Hanks Take Flight with WWII Epic 'Masters of the Air'

💡 We Want To Spotlight Your Business

🔍Vanderbilt and Duke Universities Win $1.25M for AI Healthcare Project

🎁Disabled Marine Corps Veteran Receives New Car in 'Keys to Progress' Program"

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Eli Lilly's Zepbound Wins FDA Nod, Promises Major Weight Loss

The FDA approves Eli Lilly's weight loss drug, Zepbound, which has shown to help people lose up to 52 pounds, but its high cost may limit accessibility.

The drug, set to be available in the U.S. by year's end, is priced at about $1,060 per month, a cost that may be prohibitive for many without insurance coverage.

Zepbound works by mimicking hormones that control appetite and food intake, and it has shown results comparable to bariatric surgery in its effectiveness. Despite its price, analysts believe Zepbound has the potential to become the most successful drug in its class. Read full story here.

Vanderbilt and Duke Universities Win $1.25M for AI Healthcare Project

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Duke University School of Medicine have received a $1.25 million grant to enhance artificial intelligence oversight in healthcare.

The funding will support the creation of a maturity model that will define the necessary competencies for health systems to reliably utilize AI.

This project is in collaboration with the Coalition for Health AI and the University of Iowa, and over the next year, it will involve concerted efforts with healthcare stakeholders to ensure a standardized, trustworthy approach to AI in healthcare.

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Disabled Marine Corps Veteran Receives New Car in 'Keys to Progress' Program"

In a heartfelt gesture of gratitude, Raleigh-based disabled Marine Corps veteran Cody Burks and his growing family are celebrating a significant easing of their transportation worries.

The gift of a new Toyota Camry was bestowed upon them through Progressive Insurance's "Keys to Progress" program, which joins forces with various companies to provide vehicles to veterans across the nation.

The timing was perfect for the Burks family, who have a baby on the way and were in need of a vehicle that could accommodate a car seat. The gift, which also included a trunk full of baby and home supplies, offers significant relief from financial and logistical challenges. Read full story here.

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Clemson, UNC Set for Showdown in ACC Men’s Soccer Championship Final

Clemson and North Carolina emerged victorious in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s Soccer Championship, advancing to the finals on Sunday at WakeMed Soccer Park. 

UNC defeated Syracuse 3-1, with Martin Vician scoring twice, while Clemson overpowered Louisville 5-1, with Ousmane Sylla netting two goals. This championship game marks a first-season meeting for the two teams, with UNC making their ninth final appearance and Clemson their 13th.

The event will be televised on ESPNU, and tickets are available for purchase, with free entry for youths and ACC students.

Final – WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary, N.C. – Sunday, Nov. 12
No. 7 North Carolina vs. No. 4 Clemson | Noon | ESPNU

Spielberg and Hanks Take Flight with WWII Epic 'Masters of the Air'

"Masters of the Air," produced by Spielberg and Hanks, follows the 100th Bomb Group's aerial conflict during WWII and will premiere on Apple TV+ in January 2024.

Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks are at the helm of "Masters of the Air," a new Apple TV+ miniseries depicting the 100th Bomb Group's air war against the Nazis during WWII.

The series, based on a nonfiction book, will portray the high-stakes missions and their impact on the airmen's health and psyche. The cast includes rising stars such as Austin Butler and Ncuti Gatwa, with Cary Joji Fukunaga directing.

The first episodes launch on January 26, 2024, with a weekly release schedule through March 15.

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