WeightWatchers CEO who oversaw diet company's move into weight loss drugs abruptly leaves role
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Helene ravages the Southeast, killing at least 22 and leaving millions without power
Hurricane Helene killed at least 22 people and left millions without power across the Southeast, officials said.Yesterday -
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General Atlantic nears £800mn deal to buy UK’s Learning Technologies
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WW Parts Ways With President, CEO Sima Sistani
The executive led the diet company, better known as WeightWatchers, since 2022 into the burgeoning market for obesity drugs.Yesterday -
Financial Times - Business
WeightWatchers chief quits as company struggles against anti-obesity drugs
Sima Sistani leaves despite effort to transform group into online prescriberYesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Will CEOs have to rescue us from the debt challenge?
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F.D.A. Approves a New Antipsychotic Drug
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Dame Maggie Smith's career highlights
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UK PM Keir Starmer touts pro-business agenda as he woos top Wall Street CEOs
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Mbappé's absence, Endrick's role and Bellingham vs. Gallagher: Madrid face derby test
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Amazon to Stock Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug Narcan at Its Warehouses
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CBS Sports - Sports
Week 4 2024 bold predictions: Packers hand Vikings first loss no matter who QB is, Andy Dalton goes off again
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Inc. - Business
Small Businesses Will Play Key Roles in Rebounding From Hurricane Helene
With the huge storm now weakening as it advances north, company owners can soon join their communities to assess damage, start repairs, and find business opportunities in recovery efforts.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Costco’s sales are strong, but valuation ‘leaves no room for error,’ says analyst
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Financial Times - Business
Everyone’s on Ozempic. So why will no one talk about it?
The fashion world is embracing weight-loss drugs — discreetlyYesterday -
The Guardian - World
OpenAI shift to for-profit company may lead it to cut corners, says whistleblower
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Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany
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Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
John Perrin Flynn on leaving Rogue Machine and the challenges of small L.A. theater
After 16 seasons, Rogue Machine Theatre co-founding producing artistic director John Perrin Flynn has announced his retirement at the conclusion of current season.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Boeing strike costs top $1.4 billion as pressure on company mounts
Two weeks after 33,000 Boeing machinists went on strike, the company is bracing for financial impact. The airplane maker has implemented cost-saving measures including a hiring freeze, temporary ...Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Bristol-Myers Squibb stock jumps on schizophrenia drug approval
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Financial Times - Business
China’s bumper stimulus leaves consumers wanting more
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The Guardian - World
Everyone loses as the Athletics leave Oakland Coliseum for good with a win
After a final win before a sellout crowd, the Oakland A’s are finally moving to Las Vegas as baseball’s inexplicable lose-lose deal continues to move forward. A’s fans lingered long after the third ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
What Does Baseball Lose When the A’s Leave Oakland?
A team’s plan to build a palace in Las Vegas highlights a cultural shift in the American sports experience, driven by a single factor: money.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
California will officially apologize for state's role in slavery and discrimination
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday signed several bills to address the state's history of racial discrimination, including a formal apology for its "role in the perpetuation of slavery." "The ...Yesterday - California -
The New York Times - Top stories
What to Expect From Helene as It Moves North
After landfall, the storm will move quickly into Georgia and the Carolinas, where it promises to bring even more rain.Yesterday -
ESPN - Sports
White Sox avoid loss No. 121 at home with sweep
The White Sox completed a sweep of the Angels on Thursday, avoiding loss No. 121 in front of their home crowd.Yesterday - MLB -
The Wall Street Journal - Business
Cassava Paying $40 Million to Settle Doctored Alzheimer's Drug Data Claims
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that a researcher for the company manipulated trial data to make its drug results look more promising.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
Top executives leave OpenAI amid for-profit push
Top U.S. artificial intelligence startup OpenAI took a hit Thursday after three of its top executives exited the company. The departures come as CEO Sam Altman is reportedly preparing to turn ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Health
F.D.A. Approves a New Antipsychotic Drug
Available antipsychotic treatments work by blocking dopamine receptors. The new drug, Cobenfy, takes a different approach.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
This company had $1 billion in quarterly AI bookings — and it’s not a chip maker
Accenture’s stock rallied toward a six-month high Thursday, after the management consultant got back to beating earnings expectations and continued to tout itself as a play on the boom in ...2 days ago -
The Hill - Politics
New report recommends larger role for CDC in cannabis public health policy
A federal advisory panel is recommending the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) take a larger role in policymaking around cannabis, as its use among Americans continues to grow. A ...2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Rudy Giuliani disbarred in Washington DC over role in Trump election plot
Ex-New York mayor, who played key role in promoting 2020 election lies, permanently suspended from practising law. Rudy Giuliani , the former New York mayor who built a career as an uncompromising ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
Financial Times - World
Chevron will leave John Hess off its board to win merger approval
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Inc. - Business
OpenAI Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati Leaves ChatGPT Maker
As the artificial intelligence compnay transforms to a for-profit enterprise, Murati leads atrio of high-level departures.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Tech
Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, Is Leaving Company
Mira Murati, the chief technology officer, and two others are leaving as leaders including Sam Altman work to transform the start-up.2 days ago