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Baggy pants are out and smaller sizes are flying off the shelves as Wegovy changes how Americans buy clothes
About 15.5 million people in the U.S. have used an injectable weight-loss drug, according to Gallup. Read More About 15.5 million people in the U.S. have used an injectable weight-loss drug, according to Gallup. Read More About 15.5 million people in the U.S. have...
Apple exits buy-now-pay-later business as the sector draws regulatory scrutiny
Users with open loans will continue to be able to manage them within the Wallet app, Apple said. Read More Users with open loans will continue to be able to manage them within the Wallet app, Apple said. Read More Users with open loans will continue to be able to...
A renowned photographer claims Nike ‘snookered’ him out of the picture that would become the Air Jordan logo
A new short documentary that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival recounts the story of Jacobus “Co” Rentmeester, the photographer who shot the famed silhouette of Michael Jordan. Read More A new short documentary that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival...
Investor who started a firm with only $250 to get $7 billion richer after slicing off a stake to sell to private equity
The sale will launch the author and founder back onto the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world’s 500 wealthiest people. Read More The sale will launch the author and founder back onto the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, a ranking of the world’s 500...
A self-proclaimed venture capitalist offered $200 million to buy Virgin Orbit. But he actually had less than $1 and is now being sued by the SEC
Matthew Brown “made false and misleading statements and omissions about his investment experience and funds available to make such an offer,” the SEC said in the lawsuit. Read More Matthew Brown “made false and misleading statements and omissions about his investment...
What to know about ‘preventative Botox’
Are the risks and costs worth it to keep crow's feet at bay? Experts weigh in. Read More Are the risks and costs worth it to keep crow's feet at bay? Experts weigh in. Read More Are the risks and costs worth it to keep crow's feet at bay? Experts weigh in. If...
This is the best grocery aisle to shop for your brain health. Hint: It’s not produce
It's time to spice things up. Read More It's time to spice things up. Read More It's time to spice things up. Dr. Uma Naidoo, a nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and author of This is Your Brain on Food, is dedicated to discussing the critical link...
America’s teachers are the most burned out, stressed out, and unfairly paid workers in society, new survey finds
Teachers feel all three pain points at about twice the rate of comparable working adults. Read More Teachers feel all three pain points at about twice the rate of comparable working adults. Read More Teachers feel all three pain points at about twice the rate of...
‘Overtourism’ crackdown enters Iceland as the country plans new measures to prioritize locals over hot spring-obsessed visitors
“We would like to lean more towards a system where the user pays," Iceland's prime minister said as he's contemplating new measures to tackle the swarms of tourists. Read More “We would like to lean more towards a system where the user pays," Iceland's prime minister...
Typhoon trading: Hong Kong will order its stock exchange to stay open during extreme weather
Hong Kong will no longer stop trading during typhoons, a practice seen as antiquated after the rise of remote work, after Sept. 23. Read More Hong Kong will no longer stop trading during typhoons, a practice seen as antiquated after the rise of remote work, after...
Families warned to prepare for evacuation as wildfires rip through California, and crews battle strong winds to get flames under control
Crews battled blazes in California over the weekend, including a fire along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles. Read More Crews battled blazes in California over the weekend, including a fire along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles. Read More Crews battled blazes in...
The threat of a Europe-China trade war looms as Beijing launches an anti-dumping probe on pork
China’s probe into European pork follows EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Read More China’s probe into European pork follows EU tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. Read More China’s probe into European pork follows EU tariffs on Chinese-made...
Novo Nordisk CEO to face off with Bernie Sanders over 1,300% Ozempic markup in U.S.
Novo's Danish CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will face the U.S. Senate in September to defend Wegovy's and Ozempic's eye-watering prices. Read More Novo's Danish CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen will face the U.S. Senate in September to defend Wegovy's and Ozempic's...
Maryland governor Wes Moore wants to boost economic growth in his state—so he’s pardoning 175,000 marijuana convictions to get the ball rolling
Moore said he planned to "right a lot of historical wrongs" and create inclusive economic growth. Read More Moore said he planned to "right a lot of historical wrongs" and create inclusive economic growth. Read More Moore said he planned to "right a lot of historical...
London snatches the crown from Paris as Europe’s largest stock market after Emmanuel Macron’s snap election sends investors into a spin
London lost its position as the leading stock market last time following political chaos under then Prime Minister Liz Truss. Read More London lost its position as the leading stock market last time following political chaos under then Prime Minister Liz Truss. Read...
U.S. Surgeon General wants Congress to put warning labels on social media just like cigarettes
Dr. Vivek Murthy said that the use of just a warning label wouldn't make social media safe for young people, but would be a part of the steps needed. Read More Dr. Vivek Murthy said that the use of just a warning label wouldn't make social media safe for young...
Elon Musk and his fellow CEOs are outpacing their workers with fastest pay growth in 14 years—but some still justify massive pay packages by ‘fairness’
Americans nowadays would need to toil for nearly three centuries to make what their CEOs can often earn in one year. Read More Americans nowadays would need to toil for nearly three centuries to make what their CEOs can often earn in one year. Read More Americans...
Aeroplan is the credit card transfer partner you didn’t know you needed. Here’s why.
With high point values and a long list of Star Alliance partners, Air Canada is an excellent and underrated transfer partner for Chase, Capital One, Amex and more. Read More With high point values and a long list of Star Alliance partners, Air Canada is an excellent...
Gen Z workers are rediscovering interpersonal skills in the post-pandemic AI era—and the stakes couldn’t be higher
Gen Z workers must re-learn the power of a personal touch in an increasingly digital world. Read More Gen Z workers must re-learn the power of a personal touch in an increasingly digital world. Read More Gen Z workers must re-learn the power of a personal touch in an...
Laurene Powell Jobs buys a fourth Malibu property for $94 million
It’s her fourth purchase in Malibu in 10 years. Read More It’s her fourth purchase in Malibu in 10 years. Read More It’s her fourth purchase in Malibu in 10 years. Laurene Powell Jobs likes Malibu—a lot. The widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has paid $94...
The FAA is investigating a Southwest flight that came within 400 feet of slamming into the ocean
The Boeing 737 Max 8 jet briefly dropped at an abnormally high rate of more than 4,000 feet per minute before the flight crew pulled up to avoid disaster. Read More The Boeing 737 Max 8 jet briefly dropped at an abnormally high rate of more than 4,000 feet per minute...
Six Flags opens its first luxury hotel, which features daily giraffe feedings at safari-themed park
Stays at Savannah Sunset begin at $599 per night during the summer season—with a two-night minimum—which puts it within range of some of Walt Disney World’s most high-end hotels. Read More Stays at Savannah Sunset begin at $599 per night during the summer season—with...
Elon Musk’s Neuralink forced a pregnant employee to work with herpes-infected monkeys that scratched her, lawsuit says
The startup is in the early stages of clinical trials for its device, which is aimed at restoring function for paralyzed patients. Read More The startup is in the early stages of clinical trials for its device, which is aimed at restoring function for paralyzed...