In China, Rare Dissent Over a Program to Save on Drug Costs

What Is the H-1B Visa Program and Why Are Trump Backers Feuding Over It?

A debate over the program for skilled foreign workers has pitted immigration hard-liners against some of President Trump’s most influential supporters in the tech industry.

The New York Times - 2d

McCabe sent off for dissent after penalty award

Arsenal's Katie McCabe is shown two yellow cards for dissent in quick succession after Chelsea are awarded a late penalty in their WSL encounter at Stamford Bridge.

BBC News - 13h

Trump rolls back effort to lower Medicare, Medicaid drug costs

Trump’s executive order halts an effort to cap the copayment for generic medications at $2 for Medicare beneficiaries.

MarketWatch - 1d

China Is Helping Supply Chemicals for Iran's Ballistic-Missile Program

Tehran’s growing reliance on Beijing—a consequence of the battering its missile program has suffered from Israeli strikes—highlights the alignment of Iran and China with Russia and North Korea.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

China Pushes Neighboring Countries to Rein In Scams After Rare Public Outcry

The abduction of a young Chinese actor, who was trafficked from Thailand to Myanmar, prompted an unusually powerful public-pressure campaign and official actions.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Trump, GOP China hawks at odds over TikTok ban

President Trump’s plan to save TikTok is putting him at a crossroads with some Republicans as questions mount over the legality of delaying a ban on the popular video-sharing app. Trump said over ...

The Hill - 5d

UK Treasury’s cost-saving unit is ‘poorly defined with a vague remit’, say MPs

Committee demands transparency on costs and delivery of the new Office for Value for Money

Financial Times - Jan. 20

'I break the law to buy my child's life-saving cannabis drug'

Parents going to extreme lengths to get medicinal cannabis oils for their epileptic children speak to the BBC.

BBC News - Jan. 19

Dustin Wolf made 38 saves in the Flames' victory over the Jets

Dustin Wolf made 38 saves, Blake Coleman had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Saturday night

ABC News - Jan. 18

The MAGA fight over skilled immigrants could cost us all

Do we really want to live in a country without Nvidia, Tesla or Viggo Mortensen?

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

China currently controls over 69% of global rare earth production

Yahoo News - Jan. 18

Anti-AIDS program in GOP crosshairs over abortion funding

Republicans are fuming at the State Department after learning that recipients of funding from the legacy program to curb HIV/AIDS across Africa, PEPFAR, performed abortions in violation of U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Oil major BP to cut thousands of jobs in cost-saving drive

British oil major BP on Thursday said it is planning to cut thousands of jobs as part of a major cost-cutting drive.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Medicare's new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket drug costs could save patients thousands, AARP says

The AARP report suggests the spending cap could be huge for Medicare enrollees who take costly drugs for cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other conditions.

CNBC - Jan. 16

U.S. sees largest decline ever in drug overdose deaths over a year-long period

New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the largest drop in overdose deaths ever recorded in the U.S. over a 12-month period. Between August 2023 and ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Rising borrowing costs batter UK government and threaten to derail its left-leaning program

Britain’s new government, which is already facing anger over higher taxes, unpopular spending decisions and political scandals just six months after taking office, is now being battered by rising ...

ABC News - Jan. 15

The China commodities supercycle is over. Will there be another?

Chinese demand for steel and iron ore has finally peaked. The industry hopes the energy transition will spark a new boom, but it will be shaped by geopolitical competition

Financial Times - Jan. 15

Christopher Wray on the threat of China's cyber program | 60 Minutes

FBI Director Christopher Wray says China’s cyber program has stolen more personal and corporate data from the U.S. than every other nation combined.

CBS News - Jan. 12

Regulators Tell Baltimore Drug Program to ‘Cease and Desist’

Maryland issued the order after an investigation by The New York Times and The Baltimore Banner traced overdoses and deaths to an addiction program offering free housing.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

High cost of weight loss drugs drives employers to require nutrition counseling, in boost for startups

Startup Virta Health saw 60% revenue growth last year, topping $100 million, driven by demand for its employer weight loss management program.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise

Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Smith dumps Diageo stake over impact of weight-loss drugs on alcohol demand

Veteran stockpicker sells shares in spirits brand because drinks sector is being ‘impacted negatively’

Financial Times - Jan. 9

GSK nears $1bn deal for biotech developing drug for rare tumour

IDRx tests treatment for digestive system cancer that affects 4,000 to 6,000 people a year in US

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Powerful earthquake kills over 100 in Tibet, China's state media say

A strong earthquake killed more than 100 people in Tibet and left many others trapped in the autonomous region of western China, state media say.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Demonstrators block a key Pakistan-China trade route over power outages

Officials say hundreds of protesters angered by power outages have blocked a key road in northern Pakistan

ABC News - Jan. 7

Demonstrators block a key Pakistan-China trade route over power outages

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

China rips US over sanctions in hacking incidents targeting infrastructure

China slammed the U.S. on Monday for sanctioning a Beijing-based cybersecurity firm allegedly behind a botnet targeting American infrastructure, accusing Washington of “using the issue of ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Assad’s fall is an opportunity for a US win over China

Trump may believe that Syria is “not our fight,” but the competition with China is very much ours and will undoubtedly be a focus of his administration.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Filip Gustavsson makes 20 saves in the Wild's 4-0 victory over the Hurricanes

Filip Gustavsson made 20 saves for his third shutout this season, Marco Rossi had four assists and the Minnesota Wild beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0 on Saturday night

ABC News - Jan. 4

China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.

Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

John Blackwell scores 32, Wisconsin makes program-record 21 3-pointers in a 116-85 victory over Iowa

Wisconsin finished 40 of 61 from the field (65.6%), including 21 of 31 from 3-point range.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4

Venture Capitalist Sues Paypal Over Program for Minority Startups

An Asian-American fund manager accused the payments company of discrimination by ignoring her application under a $100 million initiative.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop

Apple Inc. has kicked off the new year with iPhone discounts in China, underlining the challenges facing the tech giant in one of the world’s most populous countries.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Stephen Curry accomplishes rare 3-point feat for first time in his career in Warriors' win over 76ers

Curry got 2025 off to a hot start after a freezing cold December

CBS Sports - Jan. 3

China Adds to Sanctions of U.S. Defense Contractors Over Taiwan Arms Sales

Beijing sent a fresh warning to President-elect Donald Trump of the tools it can use to protect national interests.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3

Millennial saved over $60,000 and bought her first home by 25 — here’s how she did it

Kennie Bukky said she was able to get on the housing ladder by saving 50% of her salary every month and living frugally.

CNBC - Jan. 3

Pharma giant seeks to join lawsuit against FDA over weight loss drugs

Eli Lilly is seeking to end a lawsuit filed by a pharmacy trade group against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by joining as a defendant, stating it wants to end the "entitlement" some ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

In China, Rare Dissent Over a Program to Save on Drug Costs

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