RFK Jr. Turns to a Discredited Vaccine Researcher for Autism Study

David Geier has been hired as a senior data analyst at H.H.S. According to several people, he will examine any potential links between vaccines and autism that were debunked long ago.

The New York Times - 1d

Weight Loss Drug Will Be Offered for $499 a Month for Some Patients

Some commercially insured patients stand to save $150 per month on Wegovy, a popular obesity medication. Patients on Medicare and Medicaid are not eligible.

The New York Times - Mar. 5

Son of ruthless cartel leader gets life in U.S. prison for trafficking drugs

Rubén Oseguera, known as "El Menchito", is the son of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera, the fugitive cartel boss of the Jalisco New Generation cartel.

CBS News - Mar. 7

Hikma races to launch generic versions of blockbuster obesity drugs

Pharma group looks to take advantage as Wegovy and Ozempic start to go off patent next year

Financial Times - Mar. 9

'We launched a drug war, not a trade war': NEC director

President Trump’s top economic aide Kevin Hassett was interviewed on "This Week."

ABC News - Mar. 9

Novo Nordisk shares fall on latest trial results for new obesity drug

Participants with type 2 diabetes had an average weight loss of 15.7 per cent after 68 weeks on CagriSema

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Former Philippine leader Duterte arrested on an ICC warrant over drug killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested by police at Manila’s international airport on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against ...

ABC News - Mar. 10

Ex-Philippines President Duterte arrested on ICC warrant over drug killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Philippines’ ex-president Duterte sent to The Hague over drug war killings

Former leader arrested on International Criminal Court warrant over alleged crimes against humanity

Financial Times - Mar. 11

Mother of two sons shot in Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ dares hope for justice

Sarah Celiz among tens of thousands feeling relief that ex-Philippines president will finally face the courts. Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest Sarah Celiz wept as she sat at home ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Kuwait frees jailed Americans, including veterans held on drug charges

Private consultant Jonathan Franks said that additional Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait later.

CBS News - Mar. 13

How Much Should Weight Loss Drugs Like Wegovy and Zepbound Cost?

A new study found that fair prices for medications like Wegovy and Zepbound would be hundreds less per month than they are now.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

The People Whose Children Were Killed in Duterte’s Drug War

For many Filipinos, Rodrigo Duterte’s transfer to the International Criminal Court was a milestone in their quest for justice. But some were conflicted.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

‘It’s back to drug rationing’: the end of HIV was in sight. Then came the cuts

The abrupt halt to US funding threatens to undo decades of advances, dramatically increasing infections and deaths, but some see an opportunity for Africa to lead the response. . This year the ...

The Guardian - Mar. 18

Harry's US visa records unsealed after drug claims

They are heavily redacted, and no details have been given as to what he put on his immigration form.

BBC News - Mar. 18

China executed four Canadians for drug crimes, says Ottawa

The Chinese embassy in Canada said evidence for the Canadians' crimes was "solid and sufficient".

BBC News - Mar. 20

A.I. Saved His Life by Discovering New Uses for Old Drugs

Scientists are using machine learning to find new treatments among thousands of old medicines.

The New York Times - Mar. 20

Canada Condemns China’s Execution of 4 Canadians on Drug Convictions

Canada’s foreign minister said the government would continue to ask for leniency from China for other Canadians in similar situations.

The New York Times - Mar. 20

Why a weight-loss drug could become a geopolitical bargaining chip

Ozempic might feature in US negotiations with Denmark over Greenland

Financial Times - Mar. 21

Boxer who fled UK after supplying drugs jailed

Yahoo News - 4d

Prison governor had fling with drug dealer inmate, court hears

When police raided her home they found a toothbrush with inmate Anthony Saunderson's DNA on it.

BBC News - 2d

Former British Boxer Incarcerated For Six Years For Drug Crimes

Yahoo News - 1d

Former British Boxer Incarcerated For Six Years For Drug Crimes

Yahoo News - 1d

11 arrested in Europe-wide drug crime raids across five countries

Yahoo News - 1d

EU regulator declines approval for Eli Lilly’s new Alzheimer’s drug

European Medicines Agency says risks of potentially fatal side effects from donanemab outweigh benefits

Financial Times - 18h

EU regulator declines approval for Eli Lilly’s new Alzheimer’s drug

European Medicines Agency says risks of potentially fatal side effects from donanemab outweigh benefits

Financial Times - 18h

AstraZeneca to invest $2.5bn in China after scandal

London-listed drugmaker will establish research centre in Beijing

Financial Times - Mar. 21

Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know.

At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Why Brussels’ €150bn defence pot is a test case for the EU’s arms strategy

Also in this newsletter: A dangerous drug addiction, and Russia’s reliance on Chinese cars

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Zepbound copycats remain online despite FDA ban

Copycat versions of Eli Lilly's diabetes drug Mounjaro and obesity drug Zepbound were supposed to go away this week. They're still available on some websites.

CNBC - 6d

If Medicaid cuts include work requirements, people may lose health coverage as a result, research finds

Congress may have to implement Medicaid cuts to reach its budget targets. That could include new work requirements in order to obtain coverage.

CNBC - Mar. 9

OpenAI unveils Responses API, open source Agents SDK, letting developers build their own Deep Research and Operator

OpenAI is also making its web search, file search and computer use tools available directly through the responses API.

VentureBeat - Mar. 11

More than half of world’s most populated cities are getting wetter, research finds

Shift in weather patterns also sees cities such as Madrid and Hong Kong flip from wet to dry

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Islamophobic incidents in Australia have doubled over the past two years, research suggests

Islamophobia in Australia report details 309 in-person incidents between early 2023 and late 2024, with girls and women bearing the brunt of the attacks. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...

The Guardian - Mar. 13

Columbia Researchers Find 1 Simple Behavior Separates Confident Leaders From Insecure Ones

Wharton psychologist Adam Grant agrees.

Inc. - Mar. 13

Oxford historian faces deportation from UK after doing research on India … in India

Home Office told Manikarnika Dutta to quit Britain for spending too many days abroad for study. A high-achieving academic has been threatened with deportation from the UK because the Home Office ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

Animal poo can be used to save endangered species from extinction, research finds

Some cells are still alive within the dung, and could be used to boost genetic diversity in certain species. Turning animal poo into offspring sounds like a zoo keeper’s conjuring trick, but it ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16