Biden Harris administration announces Medicare drug prices plan to cut costs
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Bengals' Higgins plans MNF return: 'I feel great'
After missing the first two weeks of the season, Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins said he plans to return for the team's "Monday Night Football" game vs. Washington.26 minutes ago -
The Hill - Politics
US anticipates announcement to cut back troops in Iraq next week
A long-expected deal to reduce U.S. troop presence in Iraq will likely be announced next week, two administration officials said Friday. The agreement with Iraq, which would reduce American troops ...57 minutes ago - Iraq -
CBS News - Top stories
East Coast ports brace for possible strike by dockworkers
Even a short strike at East and Gulf Coast ports could disrupt U.S. supply chains until 2025, according to one expert.1 hour ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Federal Trade Commission accuses three drug middlemen of inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing three drug middlemen, accusing them of inflating insulin prices.1 hour ago -
ABC News - Health
An appeals court has revived a challenge to President Biden's Medicare drug price reduction program
A constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs has been revived by a federal appeals court2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CBS News - Top stories
Drug middlemen illegally drive up the cost of insulin, FTC says
Regulators say the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers are partly to blame for the soaring cost of insulin in the U.S.2 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
FTC sues three largest drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Friday sued the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for engaging in alleged anticompetitive practices that boosted profits while “artificially” ...3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Oil prices log weekly gains after Fed rate cut, rising Middle East tensions
Oil futures booked solid weekly gains, boosted by the Federal Reserve’s large interest-rate cut and a renewed rise in tensions in the Middle East.3 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
FTC sues drug middlemen for allegedly inflating insulin prices
The FTC suit targets the three biggest so-called pharmacy benefit managers, UnitedHealth Group's Optum Rx, CVS Health's Caremark and Cigna's Express Scripts.3 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
FTC sues prescription-drug middlemen over insulin prices, says drugmakers are also ‘on notice’
Pharmacy-benefit managers owned by CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth “artificially inflated” prices for lifesaving medications, regulator alleges.4 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
What’s Next for Rate Cuts? The Fed Is Watching Jobs and Prices.
A Federal Reserve official predicted quarter point rate cuts if data looked ‘fine’. But he also set out a scenario for a pause — or faster reductions.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
South Carolina prepares for first execution in 13 years after securing drugs
South Carolina inmate Freddie Eugene Owens is set to undergo the state’s first execution in 13 years, about a year after the state obtained the necessary drugs to carry out a lethal injection. ...5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Deadly flood losses mount as insurers and governments tally costs
Brussels’ pledge of up to €10bn following European floods comes as insurers face estimated €3bn in claims5 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
US drug ‘gatekeepers’ face FTC antitrust lawsuit over insulin prices
Complaint alleges pharmacy benefit managers owned by CVS, Cigna and UnitedHealth are keeping prices high6 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Local Teamsters groups announce Harris endorsements after national union declines to do so
The main national body of the Teamsters union may have declined to endorse a candidate for the 2024 presidential election, but that hasn't stopped local units from doing so.6 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
FTC Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices
The Federal Trade Commission sued the drug middlemen that health plans use to keep a lid on drug spending, accusing the firms of inflating the price of insulin.7 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
She dreamed of a second child but now says a little white pill cost her a son
Jennifer Nosek alleges in a complaint that midwife Heather Baker gave her a "homeopathic" that was actually the drug misoprostol shortly before her son's death.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
8 Democrats vote to ax Biden’s EV rule
Eight Democrats voted with House Republicans in favor of overturning a Biden administration rule that’s expected to force automakers to make a significant portion of their fleet electric. The ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Health
F.T.C. Accuses Drug Middlemen of Inflating Insulin Prices
The case takes aim at the major pharmacy benefit managers, agency officials said, claiming that they favored more expensive insulin products and forced patients to pay more.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Stevie Wonder planning pre-election tour
Grammy-winning artist Stevie Wonder recently announced a 10-stop tour across the U.S. ahead of Election Day, now less than two months away. The concert tour — dubbed "Sing Your Song! As We Fix Our ...8 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Up to $400 to change a lightbulb? Appliance repair costs are no joke
It is not uncommon to learn the cost of repairs is more than the cost to replace an appliance, experts say.8 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Four things you need to know about Medicare drug costs and coverage in 2025
With Medicare prescription-drug benefits on the brink of a shake-up, enrollees who hope to minimize their costs at the pharmacy counter next year need to stay vigilant in the coming months.8 hours ago -
Financial Times - Business
Cineworld creditors approve UK restructuring plan
Chain warned it would be unable to make rent payments8 hours ago - United Kingdom -
GameSpot - Tech
Minecraft PS5 Physical Edition Costs $30, Comes With $20 Of In-Game Currency
Mojang is now gearing up to give Minecraft a PS5 upgrade--one that’ll make full use of the console’s processing power, allowing you to run it in 4K at 60fps. The physical version of Minecraft for ...9 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
The surprising math of immigration, Social Security and Medicare
Immigration will have an effect on your retirement — but it’s probably not what you think.9 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Master the Art of Quarterly Planning With These 7 Steps
Effective quarterly planning meetings are crucial for executing strategy and setting priorities. Here's how to master them.9 hours ago -
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NBC News - Top stories
Jill Biden says 'we have to have a peaceful transfer of power' in January
First lady Jill Biden emphasized in an interview with NBC News that "we have to have a peaceful transfer of power," urging Americans to "come together" amid deep political divisions.11 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Von der Leyen announces €35bn EU loan to Ukraine
European Commission president says Kyiv can use money to fund its military in defence against Russian aggression12 hours ago - Ukraine -
CBS News - Top stories
Can Biden surpass Trump's number of judicial nominations?
President Biden is poised to match or even surpass former President Donald Trump's 234 confirmations to the federal courts.13 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
The Price War in Weight-Loss Drugs Is Here
Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are offering discounts to encourage more insurance coverage of the medicines, which carry price tags of over $1,000 a month.14 hours ago -
The New York Times - World
Biden Will Take Cancer ‘Moonshot’ Global at Summit in Delaware
The president will join the leaders of Australia, India and Japan to announce a new initiative for reducing cervical cancer in the Indo-Pacific, a region with especially high rates of the disease.14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration announces $3B for battery projects
The Biden administration on Friday announced that it has selected 25 battery technology projects to receive $3 billion in federal funding. The projects receiving federal funds pertain to various ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Lammy seeks emergency boost to aid cash to offset cost of migrant hotels
Foreign secretary fears domestic drain on development funding will hinder efforts to project UK on global stage20 hours ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Warner Music Increases Layoff Plans
The entertainment conglomerate now expects to cut its workforce by 13%, or about 750 employees—up from a 10% reduction.Yesterday -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
NHL Announces Rule Changes for 2024-25 Season
The NHL recently announced changes to five rules, which will go into effect for the upcoming 2024-25 season.Yesterday - NHL -
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