Obesity Drugs Would Be Covered by Medicare and Medicaid Under Biden Proposal

How we're thinking about Eli Lilly after Trump picked obesity-drug critic RFK Jr. to run HHS

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been a vocal critic of obesity drugs belonging to the fast-growing GLP-1 class.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Amgen says obesity drug caused up to 20% weight loss after a year, with no plateau

The results shed light on how MariTide may measure up to weight loss injections from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly and other experimental treatments.

Business - CNBC - 15 hours ago

New Obesity Drug MariTide Helps Patients Lose Up to 20% of Weight, Early Data Shows

The drug, which is named MariTide and delivered in a monthly injection, is some time away from being sold.

Business - The New York Times - 17 hours ago

Cheap Ozempic? How millions of Americans with obesity may get access to costly weight-loss drugs

Millions of obese Americans would get access to popular weekly injectables that would help them shed pounds quickly if a $35 billion proposal from the Biden administration is blessed by ...

Health - ABC News - 9 hours ago

Mehmet Oz once proposed massive changes to Medicare. Now he could run it.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Donald Trump's pick to oversee Medicare and Medicaid, has evolved on health care policy over the years.

Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago

Trump proposes eliminating the income tax. Here's what experts think.

Experts cast doubt on whether the lost revenue could be replaced with tariffs.

Arizona businesses worry immigration proposal on ballot would exacerbate worker shortage

Mass deportation plans, racial profiling concerns and a broken immigration system could harm businesses and the economy.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Trump's proposed tariffs would raise prices for these products, experts say

“This will directly impact people’s pocketbooks,” one expert said.

Proposal would allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools

Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.

Australia proposes 'world-leading' ban on social media for those under 16

The Australian government said it would legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16, in what it calls a world-leading package of measures.

RFK Jr. may start a food and drug ‘culture war.’ Investors are running for cover.

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services is one of several unorthodox appointments rolled out in recent weeks, and ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 20

This retirement expert saved her mom $1,200 on Medicare drugs — and she’s got advice for you, too

It took many frustrating years for Marcia Mantell to convince her mom to let her help.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Biden proposes to restrict pollution from new gas plants

The Biden administration has proposed a rule that it says will reduce pollution stemming from new gas-fired power plants and other industrial facilities. The proposal would require these plants to ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Pelicot trial: young vineyard worker proposed drugging and raping his own mother

Video showed Charly A, one of 51 men accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot, discussing plan with Dominique Pelicot. A young vineyard worker accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot on six occasions over four ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

Under-18s would not have conceded six goals - Rooney

Plymouth Argyle head coach Wayne Rooney says the club's junior team could have done better than his first team in the 6-1 loss at Norwich City.

Trump's proposed tariff increases would boost inflation by nearly 1%, Goldman Sachs estimates

The proposed tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico could raise prices for United States consumers, according to Goldman.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Short-term struggles, long-term gains for KFT grads under proposed Tour policy

While 2026 should provide reorder-category PGA Tour members with a more level playing field, 2025 will be a difficult transition year.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Pelosi: If Biden exited sooner, 'it would have been different'

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D) suggested Democrats may have won the presidency if President Biden stepped aside sooner, saying “it would have been different.” “Had the president gotten out sooner, ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Trump and vows ‘different path’

Democrat evokes January 6 Capitol riot to depict Republican rival as extremist in primetime speech

World - Financial Times - October 30

The parts of Joe Biden's legacy that are most — and least — in danger under Trump

What Biden laws and executive actions Donald Trump could undo, including on immigration, student loan forgiveness and transgender rights.

Politics - NBC News - November 15

How Biden’s Antitrust Fight Could Play Out Under Trump

Experts suggest Trump would be open to more corporate mergers and deals than the Biden administration.

Business - Inc. - November 17

Halozyme says €2 billion takeover of Evotech would create leader in drug discovery

Halozyme says the combined company would have an estimated $2 billion in revenue in 2025.

Business - MarketWatch - November 18

Trump attorney general pick Matt Gaetz under scrutiny as House Ethics report on sex and drug claims takes focus

GOP Sen. John Cornyn said he "absolutely" wants to see the House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's attorney general pick.

Business - CNBC - November 14

Merck says blockbuster cancer drug met main goals in trial of new under-the-skin formulation

The news may help Merck retain sales of Keytruda, which is the world’s best-selling drug.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

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