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Healthcare

Wegovy-Maker Novo Teams with Online Pharmacies as Lilly Rivalry Heats Up

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Novo Nordisk, maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy, struck a deal with online telehealth storefronts that sold cheap knockoffs during shortages.

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Industries

America’s Passenger Rail has a New Ticket to Ride

The US’ often neglected railways might be on track for better days as the country pumps billions of dollars into outdated infrastructure.

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Consumer

Beer Sales Propel Constellation Brands to Strong Quarter

The company’s flagship Modelo brand continues as top dog after surpassing Bud Light in sales last year.

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Electric Vehicles

Ford Is Enticing Tesla Owners With Special F-150 Lightning EV Discount

Ford is offering a $1,500 rebate to Tesla owners who may not want to wait around until 2025 for a pricey Cybertruck.

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Consumer

Starbucks Slings High-Speed Drinks in Caffeinated Comeback Plan

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Reducing beverage-wait times is part of Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround plan, which includes tech updates focused on efficiency.

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Healthcare

Moderna Inches Nearer to Successful Cancer Vaccine

The company announced positive results in an early-stage trial of the individualized cancer vaccine it developed with Merck.

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Patent Drop

Google Patents Explore Convergence of AI and Healthcare

The filings signal the growing use cases for AI in healthcare settings, but also the risks that may accompany using AI in clinical care.

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Industrials

Boeing CEO Scored $33 Million Payout in 2023

David Calhoun enjoyed a 45% jump from 2022, but the aerospace giant has started to tie executive pay to broader safety goals.

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International Economics

Retailers Prep for Supply Chain Breakdown

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To prepare for a slowdown of global trade, US retailers spent months building a massive inventory to prevent empty shelves.

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International Economics

Canada Chooses Prime Minister Set on “Dramatically” Loosening US Trade Ties

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Canada’s Liberal Party won a majority promising to distance the country from the US, a major importer of Canadian crude.

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