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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 - 5h -
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.The New York Times - 10h -
Tech Employers: Please Get Smarter With Your Job Titles
Vague job descriptions and titles are making hiring even harder.Inc. - 14h -
U.S. Employers Add 256,000 Jobs in December
A December gain of 256,000 blew past forecasts, and unemployment fell to 4.2 percent. But markets recoiled as interest rate cuts seemed more distant.The New York Times - 3h -
How Delivery Startup DroneUp May Survive the Loss of Walmart’s Business
After the retailing giant consolidates its aerial deliveries with two bigger specialists, DroneUp will need to pivot to working with smaller, local customers.Inc. - 7h -
UK government borrowing costs rise towards 16-year high
Yields jump after strong US jobs data, threatening to wipe out room for extra borrowing under Labour’s budget rulesFinancial Times - 9h -
'Three-weight champion & retire by 30' - Dubois dreams big
World champion Caroline Dubois plots her journey to superstardom within six years and addresses the publicised family feud with her father and brother.BBC News - 14h -
Penn State WRs held without a catch in Orange Bowl loss as fatal flaw costs shot at national championship
It can't be Tyler Warren all the time in Penn State's passing gameCBS Sports - 16h -
Loss estimates, including health effects and rebuilding costs, surge.
As fires raged, the economic toll of the disaster climbed into the tens of billions of dollars, according to analyst estimates.The New York Times - 1d -
Ohio governor signs bill requiring schools to notify parents of ‘sexuality content’
Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday requiring educators to reveal a student’s gender identity to their families and allow parents to opt their kids out of lessons that ...The Hill - 1d -
With TikTok’s Future Uncertain, Livestream Shopping Startups Are Making Moves
How TikTok Shop’s rivals are preparing to swoop up the e-commerce giant’s market share.Inc. - 1d -
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may be up for Medicare price negotiations — will Trump support it?
Medicare’s drug pricing negotiations — the first of their kind in the United States, passed under President Joe Biden — face an uncertain future in the incoming Trump administration.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
The forces driving Turkey’s resurgence as a superpower
Peter Frankopan on a book that argues that Sunni Islam has reversed the declining influence of religion on Turkish societyFinancial Times - 1d -
AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation
The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.Inc. - 2d -
AI Startup Anthropic Raising Funds Valuing It at $60 Billion
The Amazon-backed OpenAI rival was valued at $18 billion last year.The Wall Street Journal - 3d -
Ketamine could be reclassified as Class A drug
Illegal use of the drug reached record levels last year, the Home Office said.BBC News - 3d -
WPP becomes latest global employer to tighten working from home rules
Advertising group says its 110,000 staff must be in office at least four days a weekFinancial Times - 3d -
Your Customers Are Costing You Dearly
The customer is not always right. And some of them are more expensive than they’re worth.Inc. - 3d -
British AI startup with government ties is developing tech for military drones
Exclusive: Concerns raised over role of Faculty AI, which has worked with NHS and government safety body. A company that has worked closely with the UK government on artificial intelligence safety, ...The Guardian - 3d -
How the Cowboys cost Cooper Rush $250,000 by starting Trey Lance in Week 18 loss to Commanders
Lance's gain is Rush's financial lossCBS Sports - 4d -
Driving into Manhattan? That’ll Cost You as Congestion Begins
Congestion pricing is intended to reduce traffic gridlock and fix New York’s public transit infrastructure.Inc. - 4d -
UK businesses plan price increases as Budget drives up costs
Tax and wage rises have caused confidence to ‘slump’, warns British Chambers of CommerceFinancial Times - 5d -
Williams requires oxygen during match
Three-time World Snooker champion Mark Williams requires oxygen during the interval of a match at an exhibition event in Tibet.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ex-world champion Williams requires oxygen during match
Three-time World Snooker champion Mark Williams requires oxygen during the interval of a match at an exhibition event in Tibet.BBC News - 5d -
Edwards nets career-high 53 in loss to Pistons
The Pistons overcame Anthony Edwards' career-high 53 points to beat the Timberwolves on Saturday night.ESPN - 5d -
5 Ways This Startup Puts Values in Action
This AI company’s values help drive its booming biotech business.Inc. - 5d -
Nutritional supplements and vitamins are more popular than ever. Do they work?
Dietary supplements — vitamins, minerals, botanicals and probiotics — are more popular than ever. Do they make a difference? Research is mixed.NBC News - 5d -
UK altnets count cost of ‘gold rush’ end after collective losses surpass £1bn
Alternative network providers under pressure to demonstrate they can be profitable businesses not just buildersFinancial Times - 5d -
Anthony Edwards scores career-high 53 of Timberwolves' 105 points in lopsided loss to Pistons
The Timberwolves might have the most one-dimensional offense in the league.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
6 Rules for Startup Fundraising
Lessons learned from my startup’s most recent fundraising round.Inc. - 6d -
Da Silva scores career-high 25 points, Magic overcome loss of Suggs to beat Raptors 106-97
Tristan da Silva scored a career-high 25 points and the Orlando Magic overcame the loss of guard Jalen Suggs to back spasms to beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 106-97 on Friday nightABC News - 6d -
5 Employment Law Changes Set to Hit the Workplace in 2025
New legislation and ongoing legal battles mean employers have a lot to keep on top of this year, from pay transparency to workplace safety issues.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
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 -
This Colorado Startup Is Challenging NASA in the Concorde 2.0 Race
Boom Supersonic is trying to build a quieter, 21st century supersonic jetliner.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
The path forward for Georgia after bad Sugar Bowl loss: Three fixes that don't require a big-name transfer QB
The parity sweeping through college football has finally hit the mighty Georgia BulldogsCBS Sports - 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 -
Balatro's Secret Sauce Is Not Requiring Perfection
One of the best feelings in a roguelike is when the pieces all come together to create a perfect run. In Hades it's a powerful combination of powers, in Dead Cells it's a perfect set of weapons, ...GameSpot - Jan. 1 -
Lakers coach JJ Redick says beating Cavaliers requires 'close to perfect basketball' after 122–110 loss
The Lakers cut their deficit to five points with three minutes remaining, but the Cavaliers put the game away with a 10–3 run.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 1
