The CEOs of two major pharmaceutical companies, Merck and Johnson & Johnson, have voluntarily agreed to testify at an upcoming Senate hearing on high drug prices in the United States. This decision comes as lawmakers ramp up efforts to rein in healthcare costs for Americans. The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has scheduled
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In a shocking revelation, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Friday that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo subjected at least 13 women to a “sexually hostile work environment.” The DOJ’s findings were a result of their investigation launched in August 2021, the same month Cuomo resigned amid mounting sexual harassment allegations. According to
In a significant move towards consumer protection, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it has fined Kubota, one of the leading tractor manufacturing companies globally, a sum of $2 million. Kubota had been found guilty of mislabeling some of its replacement parts as “Made in the USA,” a violation of the Made in
Runners are known for their obsession with time and constantly pushing themselves to get faster. However, a new trend in the running community has emerged in recent years – slow running. This approach challenges the notion that running must always be done at high intensities and aims to make running accessible to everyone, regardless of
In a recent analysis of the FRAME-AMI trial, fractional flow reserve (FFR) guidance emerged as a potential solution to enhance cost-effectiveness and improve the quality of life for individuals with acute myocardial infarction (MI) undergoing complete revascularization. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, demonstrated that the implementation of FFR strategy led to an increase
In October 2023, Xiaomi launched its highly anticipated Xiaomi 14 series in China, featuring the new HyperOS interface. However, recent rumors and leaks suggest that Xiaomi might have another surprise in store for its fans—the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. A leaked image of the alleged cover glass for the Xiaomi 14 Ultra has surfaced online, providing
A heartbreaking incident shook the community of Harrow, northwest London, when 14-year-old Mia Janin took her own life on March 12, 2021. Mia’s death has been ruled by the coroner as a result of “bullying behaviour.” This devastating tragedy has ignited discussions about the impact of bullying on young individuals and has brought forth the
It’s been nearly two decades since Britney Spears made her foray into the world of acting with her first film role in “Crossroads.” Now, fans and movie enthusiasts alike will be able to relive the nostalgia as the 2002 film finally makes its way to Netflix on February 15th. “Crossroads” centers around the character of
Intel, the largest semiconductor maker by revenue, faced a sharp decline in its shares during extended trading on Thursday after the company issued a disappointing outlook for the first quarter of 2024. Despite beating Wall Street estimates for the latest quarter, Intel’s forecast for the upcoming quarter fell short of analyst expectations. The chipmaker expects
In recent years, the tech industry has witnessed a massive push towards artificial intelligence (AI) investment and hiring, leading to a surge in job cuts in other areas. Tech giants like Google and Amazon are prioritizing AI as a strategic focus, resulting in significant layoffs. According to industry experts, this trend is expected to continue