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It’s Friday, May 24 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• X’s decision to hide likes

• The effectiveness of Ozempic off-ramps

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

X will hide likes

The Verge says X is hiding the ability to see what posts users have liked: The move's is meant to foster more “edgy” content engagement and protect people’s privacy.

A Redditor on r/Technology slammed the move: Hiding likes helps mask toxicity and bots on the site.

But @mjarbo on X thinks the move makes sense, arguing the decision was long overdue.

TechCrunch's take: X's “like” privacy move is confusing and limiting -- why not revive the app's “star” feature instead?

Ozempic off-ramps

Ozempic and similar obesity drugs help people lose weight, but they're expensive and hard to quit. The Atlantic says it's time to explore more affordable alternatives.

But maybe off-ramp treatments are the answer? Bloomberg reports that people are turning to support services for sustainable weight management, post-Ozempic.

On the other hand, this Redditor says Ozempic is dependent by design: To sustainably lose weight, people need to alter their approach to eating.

By the way, if you are quitting Ozempic, eMed says tapering is key: It can help avoid blood sugar spikes and GI symptoms.

Poll

1) Research reveals milk from H5N1 infected cows can be infectious, raising concerns about flash pasteurization efficacy.

2) ICJ orders Israel to stop military operations in Gaza, but Israel is unlikely to comply amid growing global criticism.

3) Cassie Ventura breaks silence on a video showing her assault by Diddy, calls for belief in victims.

4) The Trump hush money trial continues, with speculation on the jury's verdict and defense strategy.