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The Wall Street Journal - World
The U.S. government negotiated lower prices for medicines for the first time, releasing the new prices it will pay for 10 prescription drugs in a turning point for efforts to rein in heavy healthcare costs.
The U.S. government negotiated lower prices for medicines for the first time, releasing the new prices it will pay for 10 prescription drugs in a turning point for efforts to rein in heavy healthcare costs.2 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Gaza cease-fire negotiations to continue Friday
A new round of Gaza cease-fire and hostage release talks began Thursday, with officials from Israel, Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar participating. Hamas leaders declined to attend the negotiations, which will continue into Friday. CBS News foreign ...6 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Inside the Medicare drug price negotiations
The White House says it has "beat Big Pharma" after Medicare reached agreements with manufacturers to lower the prices of 10 of the most expensive drugs in the U.S. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the negotiations will ...6 hours ago -
The New York Times - Tech
California A.I. Bill Is Tweaked
Silicon Valley companies still worry that state lawmakers are jumping the gun on regulating a still-unproven technology.7 hours ago - California -
NBC News - Top stories
Medicare negotiates historic drug price cuts
The Biden administration announced that Medicare has negotiated lower prices for ten common drugs. Tom Costello reports it's poised to save people who take the medications thousands of dollars and taxpayers billions.7 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Negotiated drug prices for Medicare are here
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Negotiated drug prices for Medicare are here The Biden administration on Thursday announced the first results of Medicare’s new power to negotiate drug prices. ...8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Tech
California A.I. Bill Causes Alarm in Silicon Valley
A California state senator, Scott Wiener, wants to stop the creation of dangerous A.I. But critics say he is jumping the gun.8 hours ago - California -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Canada's Government Rejects Call to Intercede in Rail Dispute
Canada’s government declined to intervene in a dispute between the country’s two biggest rail operators and unionized workers that threatens to disrupt the movement of goods across the country and cross-border trade.9 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Indianapolis set to host WNBA All-Star Weekend for first time in 2025
The festivities are sure to prominently feature Caitlin Clark in front of her home fans10 hours ago - WNBA -
The New York Times - Business
2026 Prices for Drugs That Are Subject to Negotiations
The prices were made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which granted the health secretary the authority to negotiate on behalf of Medicare.11 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Medicare’s negotiated drug prices will save taxpayers $6 billion in first year, White House says
Medicare has reached price agreements for all 10 drugs selected for the initial round of negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act, and those price reductions are expected to save taxpayers about $6 billion in the first year they take effect, ...11 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Schumer says a crypto bill can pass Senate this year; key Dems join 'Crypto4Harris' call
Top Democrats joined virtual town hall to back crypto and a Kamala Harris administration.12 hours ago - Crypto -
The Hill - Politics
To repair our fiscal foundation, we need to bend the health care cost curve
The federal government is spending over $1.8 trillion annually on health care programs, which is projected to double over the next decade. Reforms to these programs could save tens of billions of dollars over the next decade.12 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Menendez Will Be Replaced in Senate by George Helmy
Gov. Philip Murphy has selected George Helmy, his former chief of staff, to finish Senator Robert Menendez’s term, passing over Representative Andy Kim, the Democratic nominee.14 hours ago -
The Hill - Politics
Biden administration reveals Medicare negotiation drug discounts
The extent of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program's ability was unveiled Thursday after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final maximum fair prices they agreed on with drugmakers, and figures suggest ...14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
CNBC - Business
Biden administration releases prices of 10 drugs in Medicare negotiations, says U.S. will save $6 billion in first year
It is a milestone in a controversial process that aims to make costly medications more affordable for older Americans but is strongly opposed by drugmakers.14 hours ago - Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Medicare Negotiated Lower Prices for These 10 Drugs
Lower prices for cancer, diabetes and other drugs are the result of the first-ever talks.16 hours ago -
ESPN - Sports
White Sox to drop season-ticket prices for 2025
The White Sox, who are struggling through one of the worst seasons baseball has ever seen, are lowering season-ticket prices by an average of 10% for 2025.16 hours ago - MLB -
MarketWatch - Business
As Warren Buffett sold Apple’s stock, these funds bought in
Managers at Third Point and Soros Fund Management likely saw success with recent bets on Apple.16 hours ago - Warren Buffett -
The Hill - Politics
Democrats set to intensify attacks on Project 2025
Democrats are ramping up their attacks on Project 2025, the sweeping conservative strategy designed to guide the next Republican president, intensifying their public messaging campaign during the long August recess with plans to escalate those ...20 hours ago -
The New York Times - Business
U.S. to Announce Prices for First Drugs Picked for Medicare Negotiations
The Biden administration said it would have saved $6 billion had the new prices been in effect last year.21 hours ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
Bills work out former first-round pick who's attempting a comeback after retiring last year, per report
Corey Davis is coming out of retirement1 day ago -
The Hill - Politics
Kids online safety bill hits roadblock in the House
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Kids online safety bill hits roadblock in the House A bill intended to boost privacy and safety for children online that had broad bipartisan support in ...1 day ago -
Financial Times - Business
US inflation falls to 2.9% in July
First drop below 3% since 2021 comes as Federal Reserve considers cutting interest rates in September1 day ago - Inflation -
MarketWatch - Business
Social Security’s COLA seen as shrinking in 2025 to 2.6%
The average COLA over the last 20 years has been about 2.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League.1 day ago -
CNBC - Business
World's largest sovereign wealth fund posts $138 billion in first-half profit as AI demand boosts tech
Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund on Wednesday posted first-half profit of 1.48 trillion kroner ($138 billion).1 day ago -
Financial Times - Business
Scotland’s net fiscal deficit widens to £22.7bn
Increase to 10.4% of GDP highlights vulnerability of country’s finances to moves in global oil market1 day ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Krafton leads Eschatology Entertainment’s $11.3M Series A funding
Cyprus-based Eschatology Entertainment has raised $11.3 million in a series A funding round led by Krafton.1 day ago -
The Hill - Politics
Three ideas to restore faith in the federal government
To restore faith in government, let’s try a few changes to how we do business.1 day ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Norway sovereign wealth fund leans on tech as it trims Meta, Novo Nordisk stakes
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund touted its investments in the picks and shovels of the artificial-intelligence revolution as its first-half performance virtually matched its benchmark.1 day ago -
Financial Times - Business
Hedge fund Caxton makes $270mn in market turmoil
Bets on US Treasuries and yen put London-based firm among big winners from early August volatility1 day ago -
The Hill - Politics
Kids online safety bill that had broad Senate support hits roadblock in House
A bill intended to boost privacy and safety for children online that got broad bipartisan support in the Senate is stalling in the House amid resistance from leadership, putting a spotlight on Republican divisions on tech policy. Supporters of the ...1 day ago -
BBC News - Top stories
BBC and ITV agree broadcast deal for Euro 2025
BBC Sport and ITV agree a deal to broadcast next year's Women's European Championship.1 day ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
Nacon delays Terminator: Survivors to 2025 release window
Nacon has moved open-world survival title Terminator: Survivors from an October early access launch to sometime in 2025.3 days ago -
Politico - Politics
Senate blocks bipartisan tax package
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