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FDA Layoffs Could Raise Drug Costs and Erode Food Safety

Trump cutbacks were supposedly aimed at administrators. But scientists in food and drug-testing labs and policy experts who advance generic drug approvals were also dismissed.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump spares drugmakers from tariffs; costs could still go up

President Trump spared pharmaceuticals from the opening salvo in his campaign to transform the economy through “reciprocal” tariffs; however, the global drug market may still be hit by ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump drops Biden's proposal for Medicare to cover obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound

The Biden administration proposal would have significantly expanded access to obesity to millions of Americans but would have cost the government billions.

CNBC - 23h

New drug cuts down genetically inherited heart disease risk factor

An experimental drug decreases the genetically inherited heart disease risk by 94%.

The Hill - 4d

Trump drops Medicare obesity drug proposal

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump officials reject Medicare coverage of anti-obesity drugs The Trump administration says it will not move ...

The Hill - 22h

Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused

A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardy

ABC News - 3d

Tequila maker says tariffs won't affect his prices. Here's why he plans to absorb costs

Colorado-based Suerte Tequila said it will absorb all tariff costs.

CNBC - 3d

Leadership Fail: Texas Withholds $83 Million Lottery Payment From the Woman Who Won It

Retroactively changing the rules erodes public trust in the lottery itself.

Inc. - 4d

DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead

DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.

Inc. - Mar. 29

Trump Rejects Proposal for Medicare to Cover Wegovy and Other Obesity Drugs

Administration officials reversed a decision made during the Biden presidency that would have given millions of people access to weight-loss drugs paid for Medicare and Medicaid.

The New York Times - 21h

Border mission costing hundreds of millions, expected to continue to rise: Sources

The southwestern border mission and the detention operations at Guantanamo Bay have cost close to $330 million through mid-March, according to a U.S. official.

ABC News - Mar. 29

Oregon abandoned its radical drug law. Then came the mass arrests

Last year, the state ended a trailblazing law decriminalizing possession. Drug users in some counties are now in and out of jail, without lawyers, struggling to get treatment. At 7.45am on a cool ...

The Guardian - 5d

Fugitive leader of notorious Ecuador drug gang is indicted in U.S.

José Adolfo Macías Villamar — known as "Fito" — has led Los Choneros and its "network of assassins and drug and weapon traffickers" since at least 2020, federal prosecutors said.

CBS News - 2d

Ozempic is hailed as a miracle drug. But how does it affect people with eating disorders?

Doctors worry about GLP-1s being used by people with restrictive eating disorders – but research also shows they could help others struggling with binge eating. GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic have, in ...

The Guardian - 1d

One dose of experimental drug nearly wipes out stealthy cholesterol in 'remarkable' trial

A single dose of an experimental drug dramatically reduced levels of a deadly form of cholesterol, often thought to be untreatable, for up to one year.

NBC News - 6d

In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts

A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction

ABC News - 1d

Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind

A year ago, Sierra Leone's government declared a public health emergency over the cheap synthetic drug called kush

ABC News - 13h

Free agent David would still cost 34m for Juventus, Inter or Barcelona

Signing Jonathan David in the summer would cost €34m, even if the striker is technically available as a free agent. Sky Sport CH claims Juventus are ‘slightly ahead’ of their competitors in the ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Tracking cost of cars, trucks, groceries as Trump announces new tariffs

CBS News is tracking the rising cost of products most impacted by tariffs already imposed and new ones announced by President Trump, from grocery items to cars and trucks.

CBS News - 3d

Eli Lilly Drug Reduces Mysterious Lp(a) Particle Involved in Heart Attack Risk

The Eli Lilly drug caused a major drop in the blood levels of Lp(a), but further research is needed to show that it will prevent heart attacks and strokes.

The New York Times - 6d

The hidden cost of predictable investment rebalancing

Those basis points add up

Financial Times - 3d

Swamp Notes: The costs of Trump’s tariffs

President Donald Trump’s levies are here. How will they reshape the world?

Financial Times - 17h

Trump Sidelines Justice Dept. Legal Office, Eroding Another Check on His Power

As President Trump claims expansive and disputed powers, his administration has curbed the influential Office of Legal Counsel.

The New York Times - 1d

Obama: Democratic ideals have eroded because ‘we got pretty comfortable and complacent’

Former President Barack Obama discusses the state of democracy and civic engagement at a Hamilton College speaking event.

NBC News - 21h

Outrage in New Zealand after 11-year-old girl sent to psychiatric ward and drugged in identity mix-up

Report finds police mistook girl for missing woman in blunder that has appalled political leaders. An 11-year-old girl was restrained, injected with anti-psychotic drugs and placed on a mental ...

The Guardian - 3d

Sentencing Council’s new guidelines are corrosive and unfair

Varying pre-sentencing approach based on ethnicity risks eroding support for things we know work

Financial Times - 5d

How to Hire for Cultural Fit and Avoid Costly Mistakes

A bad cultural fit can erode trust, create friction, and even drive away top talent.

Inc. - 11h

About a third of Americans stop buying eggs due to rising costs, study shows

Data says 34% of those in US stopped purchasing breakfast staple and won’t buy again until costs lower to $5 a carton. As egg prices have reached record highs, about a third of American consumers ...

The Guardian - 4d

How to Master the Art of Doing Cool Stuff and Take Bold Action

Don’t risk the cost of inaction and regret.

Inc. - 3d

Trump’s Tariffs Are Coming, but at a Cost to U.S. Alliances

President Trump is already showing signs of concern that his targets may team up against him.

The New York Times - 4d

Don’t let cost-cutting aid America’s adversaries

Washington isn’t Silicon Valley, and the operating model of “moving fast and breaking things” being employed by DOGE has real national security implications.

The Hill - 1d

Maresca: My mistake nearly cost Chelsea win

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said he could have blown his side's chances of hanging on for a 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday.

ESPN - 1d

Fraying transatlantic ties will cost companies dearly

Re-localisation opportunities are limited and building new plants and factories will take time

Financial Times - 1d

Fine details cost 'brave' Stoke win - Robins

Stoke City manager Mark Robins hails his side for being "brave" but laments their build-up play in the final third.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Trump’s National Security Firings Come as He Weakens U.S. Cyberdefenses

The firing of the head of the National Security Agency was only the latest move that has eroded the country’s fortifications against cyberattacks, especially those targeting elections.

The New York Times - 12h