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Roche takes big step in weight-loss field with $5.3 billion deal. Novo Nordisk shares fall.

Swiss drugmaker Roche on Wednesday announced a major deal in the weight-loss category, agreeing to pay up to $5.3 billion to Zealand Pharma in a licensing and development deal.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Inside Trump's meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte

President Trump is meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Thursday after calling on Europe to step up its defense resources and become more self-reliant. CBS News senior national security ...

CBS News - 6d

Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block the release of police images and videos

The estate of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead at their New Mexico ranch last month, has asked a court to stop sensitive images from the investigation into the ...

NBC News - 5d

In the subtly powerful 'On Becoming a Guinea Fowl,' stubborn wrongs linger during a funeral

The second feature of writer-director Rungano Nyoni ("I Am Not a Witch") shows her developing strongly with a story graced by buried trauma and female power.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

Eddie George agrees to become Bowling Green's next head coach

George led Tennessee State to the FCS playoffs in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

Legge becomes 1st woman in Cup Series since '18

Katherine Legge, the first woman to drive a NASCAR Cup Series car in seven years, spun out twice and didn't finish her debut race at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday, calling the effort a "baptism by ...

ESPN - Mar. 9

Watch: Key moments in Mark Carney's road to becoming prime minister

Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada's prime minister and Liberal Party leader.

BBC News - Mar. 10

Garlin Gilchrist unveils bid to become Michigan’s first Black governor

Garlin Gilchrist II (D), Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor, announced Tuesday that he is running for governor. Gilchrist, a former software engineer, ran alongside Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Shohei Ohtani to become first MLB player to appear in Fortnite Icon Series

Ohtani's character will be available on March 17, one day before the Dodgers and Cubs meet in the Tokyo Series.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

Meet the Federal Bureaucrat Who’s Become the Face of DOGE Resistance

Karen Ortiz, an administrative judge at the EEOC, went public with her concerns about mass firings and adminstration efforts to pause all LGBTQ discrimination cases, achieving an unusual moment of ...

Inc. - Mar. 11

Kentucky Bourbon Makers Fear Becoming ‘Collateral Damage’ in Trump’s Trade War

Smaller distillers say the uncertainty created by the administration’s erratic tariff announcements is crippling their ability to expand into Canadian and EU markets.

Inc. - Mar. 11

Here’s your chance to become Jeff Bezos’s neighbor—at a $50 million discount

Bezos’s neighbor has lowered the price of a waterfront parcel on the exclusive Indian Creek Island near Miami Beach, Florida.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

4 Success Lessons From Junior Bridgeman’s Path to Becoming a Billionaire

The former NBA player left us a legacy of leadership and generosity.

Inc. - Mar. 12

Stephen Curry becomes first NBA player to reach 4,000 3-pointers

When Stephen Curry began his career, no player in NBA history had ever made 3,000 3-pointers in a career.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Creating art under Trump will become harder but it will remain vital | Seph Rodney

The president’s attacks on diversity and immigration have already affected many artists and will affect many more in the coming months. One of the most pernicious effects of a bully’s intimidation ...

The Guardian - 6d

Northern Ireland risks becoming ‘collateral damage’ in transatlantic trade war

Post-Brexit deal means EU tariffs would apply, putting the region at a disadvantage if UK wins US tariff exemption

Financial Times - 5d

Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s Prime Minister at Crucial Moment

Mark Carney, a central banker turned politician, steps into his role at a crucial moment as President Trump sets his sights on Canada’s sovereignty and keeps threatening more tariffs.

The New York Times - 5d

Labaron Philon becoming the player Alabama basketball needs, and it showed in SEC Tournament

Labaron Philon showed out for Alabama basketball vs Kentucky in SEC Tournament, and he could be a big factor in March Madness

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Nübel still aiming to become number one keeper at Bayern Munich

Alexander Nübel has not given up hope being named first choice goalkeeper at Bayern Munich once veteran Manuel Neuer retires. Nübel, 28, is playing on loan at VfB Stuttgart on a deal until 2026, ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Haaland becomes quickest to 100 Premier League goal involvements

Erling Haaland’s early penality against Brighton on Saturday made him the quickest player ever to 100 goal involvements in the Premier League.The Norwegian has needed just 94 appearances in the ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Why Fanatics' Rookie Debut Patch cards could become the biggest in sports

Fanatics plans to create Debut Patch Cards for football and basketball players to follow up on its success in baseball.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

For the teams still look for starters, Joe Flacco becomes a viable option

As a quartet of teams in need of veteran quarterbacks consider options that include a couple of Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks who were once the highest-paid players in the NFL, a third one who ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Derry girl becomes Liverpool's official mascot for cup final

Hannah O'Carolan, 11, from Londonderry, was chosen from thousands of children to be Liverpool's only official mascot.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

West Warwick cheerleading becomes the winningest program in the state — here's how

Sunday’s double-dip championships are the Wizards 15th and 16th overall titles, which broke a tie with La Salle for the most in the state.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Ja'Marr Chase becomes highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL with Bengals extension

The Cincinnati Bengals and wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase have agreed to terms on a four-year, $161 million contract extension, per reports.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

'RFK'ing the french fries': Steak 'n Shake becomes a MAHA darling

Over a double cheeseburger and fries, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

NBC News - 2d

10 players primed to become household names in NCAA Tournament

Field Level Media The last time a freshman was the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament was 2015, when point guard Tyus Jones piloted Duke to its fifth national championship. Jones — and ...

Yahoo Sports - 2d

David Kramer to become UTA chief, replacing Jeremy Zimmer

Jeremy Zimmer, who has served as CEO since 2012, will assist with the succession process in the role of executive chairman through the end of 2025, the Beverly Hills company said.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Former Blue Devil basketball star become football radio voice

Jon Boyce was denied a chance to play football for Lebanon High School. But a radio interview while starring on the basketball court for the Blue Devils set the wheels in motion for the 2003 ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Reddit Becomes a Lifeline for Federal Workers Scared of Losing Their Jobs

The online forum’s pseudonymity lets them vent, share information and find solace. Unpaid moderators, like David Carson, are working overtime to keep up.

The New York Times - 23h

Mark Sears becomes Alabama's first consensus first-team All American

Mark Sears has yet again made history for Alabama basketball. The fifth-year point guard became the Crimson Tide’s

Yahoo Sports - 15h

Erdogan rival arrested days before becoming presidential candidate

Protests erupt in the streets of Istanbul after the move, despite a four-day ban on demonstrations.

BBC News - 16h

Lord Coe must become IOC chief – his rivals are fatally compromised

If you were looking to avoid uncomfortable scrutiny, you could hardly choose a better location than Costa Navarino, this clifftop nirvana in the southwest Peloponnese. With its sprawling villas and ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h