Industries

Healthcare

Trump Prescribes Deep Discounts for Big Pharma

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The Trump administration promised to drastically cut prescription drugs prices in the US, where the industry makes most of its money.

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Healthcare

FTC, US Health Dept Launch Probe Over Chemo Drug Shortages

The investigation is targeting so-called middlemen that broker deals between hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.

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Consumer

Uber, Lyft Drivers to Spend Valentine’s Day on Strike

Thousands of gig-economy workers plan to walk out on Wednesday in a bid for higher wages.

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Consumer

Temu Picks Up Suppliers Jilted by Rival Shein

The e-commerce upstart has been able to acquire supply chains left behind as Shein polishes its images ahead of a possible IPO.

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International Economics

UK-US Strike Trade Deal Affirming ‘Special Relationship’

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The UK and US announced a “historic” trade deal Thursday that does little to reduce Washington’s overall global trade war.

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Patent Drop

Roku Patent Could Make Ads Better Without Violating User Privacy

Roku wants its previews to make you feel the same way the movie does.

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Media & Entertainment

Amazon Prime Scores NFL Playoff Game for 2024 Season

After a trial run with Peacock, the league will step up to a bigger base of streaming spectators.

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Healthcare

Psychedelic Biotech Firms Record Major Fundraising Mark

The growing sector scored its second-highest month ever for total money-raising.

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Industries

Lab-Grown Diamonds? Turns Out They’re Not De Beers’ Best Friend

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De Beers, the world’s largest diamond producer, said it plans to shutter its lab-grown jewelry brand LightBox.

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Media & Entertainment

Will Hollywood’s Labor Peace Be Short-Lived?

This year, a slew of unions representing Hollywood’s less heralded below-the-line workers have their turn at the negotiating table

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Consumer

Big Brands Gear Up For Another Super Bowl Ad Rush

The cost of a 30-second spot is going up, and so is the use of celebrity endorsers.

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Patent Drop

Ford Balances Charging Demand to Get More EVs on the Road

The lack of charging infrastructure in the US has hurt consumer sentiment towards EVs. Ford may be looking at ways to fix it.

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Media & Entertainment

Netflix’s New Homepage Pushes Users to Watch, Not Scroll

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Netflix is rolling out the first major redesign of its home hub since 2013, hoping people might watch more if inundated with less.

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