Announces Weight Loss

Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs

The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.

The New York Times - 12h

Nintendo Officially Announces Switch 2

Following weeks of leaks and wild speculation, Nintendo gave fans a first look at its new slightly bigger, Switch on Thursday. The company also teased a new Mario Kart game.

Wired - 1d

White House says popular weight-loss drug Ozempic subject to Medicare talks

Analysts at Argus Research say the stock is now trading at 22 times its estimated 2025 earnings.

MarketWatch - 10h

Medicare announces weight-loss drugs, including Ozempic, will be up for price negotiations

The Biden administration on Friday released its next round of prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations, which includes Ozempic.

NBC News - 10h

Palestinians celebrate as Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal announced

Celebrations erupted across Gaza as news spread of an imminent ceasefire announcement, with people rejoicing at the idea of more humanitarian aid coming in, and an end to Israeli airstrikes.

NBC News - 2d

Princess Kate announces she is in remission from cancer

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, said Tuesday she is in remission from cancer months after she finished chemotherapy treatment.

NBC News - 3d

Biden announces aircraft carriers will be named for Bush, Clinton

The latest line of U.S. carriers is named for Gerald R. Ford, and another of the multi-billion-dollar ships bears John F. Kennedy's name.

CBS News - 3d

Los Angeles Is Being Crushed Under the Weight of Inaction

At this point, we’d take concepts of a plan.

The New York Times - 3d

Eli Lilly CEO expects new weight loss pill to be approved next year

Eli Lilly and its rivals are working to develop more convenient options than the injectable Zepbound and Wegovy, which dominate the weight loss drug market.

CNBC - 4d

Eli Lilly strikes deal for cancer treatment, gives timeline for weight loss pill

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 4d

Fury announces retirement from boxing again

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury announces his retirement from boxing.

BBC News - 4d

'I feel blessed to get weight-loss jab' - but can the NHS afford it for all?

We meet some of the first NHS patients, as expert says funding everyone eligible would "bankrupt" the service.

BBC News - 4d

Trump announces newest White House aide nominees

President-elect Trump announced several new picks for White House positions in a series of Saturday Truth Social posts. Early in the evening, the incoming president said Steven Gill Bradbury would ...

The Hill - 6d

IRS announces the start of the 2025 tax season

The 2025 tax season will begin on Jan. 27 for individual taxpayers. Here are some options to file your 2024 taxes for free.

CNBC - Jan. 10

US announces $25m reward for arrest of Venezuela's Maduro

The increased reward was announced on the day Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term as president.

BBC News - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 10

'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 - Jan. 10

Last Year’s Hiring Announcements Lowest Since 2015

One firm said that the hiring announcement could be indicative of uncertain economic conditions.

Inc. - Jan. 9

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 - Jan. 9

Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT union

Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal.

BBC News - Jan. 9

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 - Jan. 9

Lee announces candidacy for Oakland mayor

Former Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) announced Wednesday that she is running to be the next mayor of Oakland this year. Lee said in a video posted to the social platform X that she wants to bring ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Sony announces Ghost of Tsushima, Helldivers adaptations

Sony revealed more details about upcoming adaptations of its PlayStation games, including a Ghost of Tsushima anime and Helldivers film.

VentureBeat - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau announces resignation

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as leader of Canada's governing party after nearly a decade in power. Elizabeth Palmer has more on what led to Trudeau's ...

CBS News - Jan. 6

Trudeau announces he will resign as Canada's prime minister

Justin Trudeau, Canada's longtime prime minister, announced he intends to resign as prime minister and head of his party. Trudeau faced growing opposition in Canada over inflation, trade with the ...

NBC News - Jan. 7

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Plunging poll ratings and opposition within his own Liberal party spurred leader to quit

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Watch: The moment Trudeau announces he will step down

Trudeau says he intends to resign as party leader and as prime minister after the party selects its next leader.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Trump announces additional senior White House officials

President-elect Trump has announced additional senior White House officials, further filling out his team ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20. Trump picked Stanley Woodward to join the White ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Oilers Announce Last Minute Lineup Changes

The Edmonton Oilers made a surprise change right before playing the Seattle Kraken.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5

White House announces Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

The White House announced the recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor. The 19 honorees include former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, international ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

Trump announces new treasury and ambassador nominees

President-elect Trump announced several appointments for his Treasury Department and choices for ambassadors for two European countries. In multiple Thursday Truth Social posts, Trump outlined who ...

The Hill - 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

Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate

Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Lexi Thompson rings in new year with engagement announcement

Thompson revealed on Instagram that she was newly engaged.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 2

Meghan announces new Netflix lifestyle show

The show's trailer drops a day after the Duchess of Sussex returned to Instagram.

BBC News - Jan. 2

World's most popular YouTuber MrBeast announces engagement

The world's most popular YouTuber, known for his grand stunts, says he opted for an intimate proposal.