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The Novo Nordisk diabetes medication was found to cause significant weight loss in users and has since become a blockbuster drug and very big business.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the nation's first coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren once they received final approval from the FDA for various grade levels. Plus, legal scholars are calling for the disbarment of a law professor who worked to keep Donald Trump in office after his election loss. And a preview of the arts happenings this weekend.

The Armstrong Project provides two $100,000 endowments to Howard University and Hampton University.

This weekend in the arts: Dance, art and music in the garden, a three-day outdoor music festival, art from plastics in the ocean, and live graffiti with a silent disco.

Despite the promising signs in the infection rate, health officials are wary of a jump in cases over the summer.

Robert Adams' obsession with the decay and beauty of the American landscape is on display at the National Gallery's exhibition "American Silence: The Photographs of Robert Adams."

Prosecutors allege Pras Michel illegally helped steer money from a Malaysian billionaire who helped finance The Wolf of Wall Street, a 2013 film, in which Leonardo DiCaprio starred.

Havana-born and based pianist Roberto Fonseca honors his deep Afro-Cuban roots while embracing modern music and showcasing what the future of Cuban music can be, thus becoming “one of the most exciting musicians in the new Cuban scene” (BBC Music). Fonseca, who has toured the world’s best venues with Buena Vista Social Club, is known for ripping up the rule book, entwining folkloric sounds with everything from jazz and classical music to rap, funk, reggaeton, and electronica. Date | Thursday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Location | The JAI at The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. Get tickets here! Ticket prices ranging from $63 to $83. A $15 Food and Beverage Voucher is included with each ticket. This event is brought to you by La Jolla Music Society. For more information, please visit ljms.org/events/roberto-fonseca or call (858) 459-3728.

Amid President Joe Biden's announcement that his administration will be forgiving up to $20,000 in federal student loans, scammers may be looking to take advantage of borrowers.

New Village Arts is launching the Final Draft New Play Festival. Performances include 10 never before seen plays written by talented local playwrights, as well as delicious craft beers. The festival will feature a variety of activities including the following: Friday, April 1: • Ten-Minute Play Festival at 6:30 p.m. | Join us for a night of exciting works by local playwrights and theatre makers from all across San Diego county! • Opening Night Party on Friday, April 1 after Ten-Minute Play Festival at Pure Project Brewing. Free admission. Saturday, April 2: • "Weirdo, or (make Nice)" at 4 p.m. – Full length play, written by Simon Martin and directed by Hunter Brown • "We Are the Forgotten Beasts" at 7:30 p.m. – Full length play written by Christian St. Croix and directed by Obinne Onyeador Sunday, April 3: • "All News Radio" at 2 p.m. – 1 Act Play written by Emma Caroline Lias and directed by Jaeonnie Davis-Crawford • "The Somalis & the Semper Fi" at 5:30 p.m. – Full length play written by Morgan Kinally and directed by Milena (Sellers) Phillips Get tickets here! Festival passes are available for $30. For more information on the festival and other productions, visit newvillagearts.org/final-draft-new-play-festival-2 or call (760) 433-3245.