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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.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
"Doomsday Glacier" set to retreat "further and faster," scientists warn
Scientists from the International Thwaites Glacier Collaboration warn of a "grim outlook" for the Thwaites Glacier, also known as the "Doomsday Glacier."2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Trump slams Jewish Americans against him, makes Israel warnings
Former President Donald Trump slammed Jewish Americans who may not support him and warned of Israel's potential eradication if he loses 2024 election. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
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 claims2 days 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 high2 days 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.2 days 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.2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
House Democrats’ campaign arm raises $22M in August
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), House Democrats' campaign arm, raised $22 million in the month after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race. “The DCCC raised ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Children vaping and alcohol warning labels: takeaways from the World Cancer Congress
Event heard findings of research on advertising for tobacco products and estimates of economic cost of ovarian cancer. The World Cancer Congress 2024 , the biannual conference of the Union for ...2 days 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.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Peanut allergy warning over dips and sandwiches
People with a peanut allergy are advised to avoid eating foods that may contain mustard.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
World economy faces pressures similar to 1920s, warns Lagarde
ECB president highlights parallels between two eras but says modern central bankers have tools to manage structural change2 days ago -
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 ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
WHCA raises concern about press access to Biden meetings with Quad leaders
The White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) is raising concerns about press access to an upcoming meeting of "the Quad" world leaders. President Biden is hosting leaders from India, ...2 days ago - Joe Biden -
MarketWatch - Business
Analysts warned about the fallout from a surging yen. But then this happened.
Traders feared Japanese investors would bring money home as the yen carry-trade imploded. They were wrong.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Israel conducts "targeted strike" in Beirut after U.S. warns against escalation
The White House earlier warned both Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group against "escalation of any kind" following pager and walkie talkie explosions targeting Hezbollah members.2 days ago - Israel -
Inc. - Business
FTC Chair Lina Khan Says Antitrust Regulations Help Small Businesses Too
At the Fast Company Innovation Festival, Khan said that monopolies aren't just a consumer rights issue.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
FTC report shows "staggering" amount of personal data collected on social media sites
The FTC ordered nine companies to provide information on their data collection practices. According to the report, through targeted ads on and off these platforms, they gather information like ...2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
64% of U.S. retirement savers make this 'dangerous' assumption—'avoid it at all costs,' says CFP
The majority of Americans aren't planning for more than 20 years of retirement. Things could get ugly if they live longer or leave work sooner than expected.2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
'Painful' Budget warning spooks people's confidence
Some economists have linked a drop in consumer confidence to officials' warnings of a painful Budget.2 days ago -
Financial Times - World
China’s electric carmakers warn of EU investment cuts over tariff threat
Statement comes as talks continue between Beijing’s commerce minister and European trade commissioner2 days ago - China -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Mercedes, BMW Flash Warning Lights on China
Top-end German carmakers have joined expensive French handbags among the products hit by weak consumer sentiment in the country.2 days ago - China -
The Hill - Politics
Child care costs more than rent across 100 largest US metros
Child care for two kids costs more than rent across the nation's 100 largest metros, according to a new report.2 days ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Nelly Korda fighting off fatigue and chasing Ashleigh Buhai at Kroger
Nelly Korda had a tough time getting out of bed Thursday morning. Any Solheim Cup fatigue had no bearing on her standard of golf.2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Trump’s threats to ‘go after’ opponents will subvert rule of law, experts warn
Trump’s escalating legal threats against lawyers, donors and others raise concern as Project 2025 seeks to curtail DoJ. Donald Trump ’s sweeping threats if he wins the presidency again to name a ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Israel’s pager attack has raised the stakes in the Middle East
For Hizbollah the strike is a humiliation, while some Israelis see it as a prelude to a wider offensive in Lebanon2 days ago - Israel -
NBC News - Top stories
Death of young Ernst & Young employee raises questions about workplace culture
Indian authorities are investigating the work environment at Ernst & Young after the death of a 26-year-old employee whose mother said she was overworked.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Nato chief warns EU against setting up ‘competing’ force
Jens Stoltenberg says bloc should not duplicate efforts with US-led military alliance2 days ago - European Union -
Financial Times - Business
Mercedes-Benz shares fall after profit warning
German carmaker lowers full-year outlook on weakness in Chinese demand2 days ago -
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 stage3 days ago -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Social-Media Firms Lack Adequate Privacy Controls, FTC Report Says
The agency said the companies engaged in vast consumer surveillance while failing to provide adequate privacy controls or safeguards for children.3 days ago