Biden to Highlight Drug Price Reductions with New Hampshire Visit

Microsoft boss gets 63% pay rise despite asking for reduction

Satya Nadella asked for a reduction because of cyber attacks the firm suffered - but still saw his earnings increase massively.

EU emissions fall by 8% in steep reduction reminiscent of Covid shutdown

Decline over 2023, helped by switch to renewable power, means greenhouse gas pollution is now 37% below 1990 levels. The EU’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 8% last year, the European Environment ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Price tags for Trump, Harris agendas climb in new analysis

The projected price tags for former President Trump's and Vice President Harris’s proposals have climbed in a new analysis, though Trump’s agenda is still estimated to cost roughly twice as much as ...

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Gold prices break a new record, but may be near a peak

Gold topped $2,800 an ounce for the first time ever on Wednesday, but one analyst warned that the upward movement for prices may be “limited” going forward as strength in Treasury bond yields is a ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 30

Trump tells NBC News there is 'no price tag' for his deportation plan

In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Kristen Welker, President-elect Trump discussed how he views his victory over Vice President Harris as a mandate to "bring common sense to the country." ...

Congestion Pricing Will Help New York Democrats Show They Can Govern

But time is running out to do it before Trump becomes president.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

PS5 Price Cut For The Holidays Edited Out Of New Sony Trailer

On November 12, Sony published a marketing trailer for the PlayStation 5 that ended with the announcement that the digital PS5 Slim would be marked down for the holidays. That trailer has since ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 13

New York City revives congestion pricing plan to end gridlock

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul OK'd a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan that would charge $9 to most vehicles entering Manhattan during peak hours.

New York Joins a Global City Club, With a Deal on Congestion Pricing

The city will be the first in the U.S. to adopt a fee on driving in certain areas, with the aim of reducing traffic and pollution. For some other cities, that has long been the norm.

World - The New York Times - November 14

How new producer price data signals potential costs for Americans

New economic data is trickling in and the latest producer price index numbers could signal a potential trend about the state of inflation in the U.S. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has ...

Congestion pricing plan opposed by Trump returns with new reduced tolls

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lowers the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.

NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Gets Federal Approval With Jan. 5 Start Date

The Federal Highway Administration approved the program on Friday, though it could still be stopped by lawsuits. President-elect Donald Trump is also opposed to the plan.

Top stories - The New York Times - 11 hours ago

All-New Kindles Hit Their Lowest Prices Of The Year For Black Friday

Amazon recently launched an updated lineup of its popular Kindle ereaders, and for Black Friday many of these are now seeing generous price cuts. The brand-new Kindle Colorsoft is still full ...

Tech - GameSpot - 17 hours ago

Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan

Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on cars driving into Manhattan as part of an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air ...

Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago

Merck tops earnings estimates on strong demand for Keytruda, new drugs even as HPV vaccine sales fall

The company saw strong sales from its top-selling cancer drug Keytruda, recently launched treatments and its animal health business.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Bristol Myers Squibb tops earnings estimates and hikes outlook, helped by Eliquis and new drugs

The pharmaceutical giant also raised its full-year revenue forecast to an increase of roughly 5%.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Louisiana’s new law on abortion drugs establishes risky treatment delays, lawsuit claims

Louisiana’s new law categorizing two widely used abortion drugs as controlled dangerous substances is being challenged in a state court lawsuit by a physician, a pharmacist, two women who had ...

Health - ABC News - October 31

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Foe of Drug Makers and Regulators, Is Poised to Wield New Power

President-elect Donald Trump has encouraged him to “go wild on health” but has not made clear what role Mr. Kennedy will play.

Health - The New York Times - November 6

Google DeepMind open-sources AlphaFold 3, ushering in a new era for drug discovery and molecular biology

Google DeepMind releases AlphaFold 3's source code to academics, marking a significant advance in AI-powered molecular biology and drug discovery, while balancing open science with commercial ...

Tech - VentureBeat - November 11

Merck says blockbuster cancer drug met main goals in trial of new under-the-skin formulation

The news may help Merck retain sales of Keytruda, which is the world’s best-selling drug.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Pope highlights benefits of migration

World - Yahoo News - October 28

Biden unveils new student debt plan for people with financial hardships

President Joe Biden's plans to forgive student debt have hit legal roadblocks. Now a new plan would look to help people experiencing financial hardships.

Biden administration announces $2.4 billion for new rail projects

The Biden administration announced $2.4 billion in funding for new rail projects Tuesday. Officials are hoping the investment will spur new job opportunities for Americans as they undertake 122 ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Biden and Xi Meet, Delivering Messages Seemingly Intended for Trump

Donald J. Trump has promised a more aggressive approach, after the Biden administration worked to avoid open conflict with Beijing.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Xi tells Biden he is "ready to work with a new administration"

Without mentioning President-elect Donald Trump's name, Chinese President Xi Jinping appeared to signal his concern that Trump's protectionist rhetoric on the campaign trail could send the ...

Biden announces new sanctions against 'extremist' Israeli settlers

The Biden administration on Monday announced sanctions against what it described as Israeli citizens and entities involved in the extremist settler movement in the West Bank, part of U.S. efforts ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Ukraine front could 'collapse' as Russia gains accelerate, experts warn

Moscow's forces have taken more ground since September than they did over the course of 2023, analysts say.

Biden proposes to restrict pollution from new gas plants

The Biden administration has proposed a rule that it says will reduce pollution stemming from new gas-fired power plants and other industrial facilities. The proposal would require these plants to ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

Highlights: Slovakia 2-1 Wales

Watch highlights as Wales lose in their Euro 2025 play-off semi-final first leg against Slovakia.

Suns vs Lakers Game Highlights

Los Angeles defeats Phoenix, 123-116. For Los Angeles, Anthony Davis led the way with 35 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks while aided by Austin Reaves (26 points (5 3PM), 4 rebounds, 8 ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 26

Microsoft CEO Nadella asked for pay reduction after security slip, but total comp still rose 63%

Following cyberattacks from China and Russia, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella asked for his pay to be reduced.

Business - CNBC - October 25

Sweden cuts its key rate by 0.5 percentage points to 2.75%, the largest reduction in over a decade

Sweden’s central bank has cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point to 2.75% in what was described as the largest reduction in over a decade

World - ABC News - November 7

Biden to Highlight Drug Price Reductions with New Hampshire Visit

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