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In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the havoc of generic drug pricing, companies looking to cash in on the coming peptide bonanza, the ongoing cyclosporiasis epidemic, Tempus’ acquisition of a cancer testing company and more. To get it in your inbox, register here.PTrump resident he said that it will impose a 100% tariff on all generic drugs from August 2028 – rising to 200% next year.About 90% of prescriptions are filled by generic drugs, which are largely manufactured overseas, where the cost of producing these cheap drugs is cheaper. India, for example, is a major hub for…
EVIAN-LES-BAINS, FRANCE – JUNE 17: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a working lunch with G7 leaders, G7 outreach partners and global technology CEOs on innovation and artificial intelligence during the G7 Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. Leaders from the Group of 7 (G7) countries convened in Evian, France, near the Swiss border, to discuss peace and security challenges for Ukraine and Europe, the situation in the Middle East and other geopolitical issues. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Getty ImagesAmerica’s effort to allay fears of an AI kill switch may be giving foreign governments another reason to…
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA – NOVEMBER 01: Former US President Barack Obama speaks while campaigning for Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate former Rep. Abigail Spanberger during a campaign rally at Chartway Arena on November 1, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. Spanberger will face Republican candidate Winsom Earle-Shears in the Commonwealth of Virginia’s off-year elections for governor and other statewide offices on Nov. 4. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)Getty ImagesSocial media has made socialism cool and the war in Iran cool. At least according to Wall Street Journal columnist Allysia Finley. Actually, it’s not all social media that has Finley up its sleeve, it’s TikTok.…
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Spraying glyphosate in a fieldGETTY IMAGESIt was the best time. It was the worst of times. It was the time when America was made healthy again. It was time to turn a blind eye to glyphosate. Glyphosate is the elephant that remains throughout the Trump cabinet. On June 25, the Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a 7-2 decisionstating that Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto’s Roundup, is protected from state-level lawsuits because federal regulation does not require them to warn about alleged cancer risks from such products. “Millions of voters who identify as MAHA are extremely disappointed,”…
How today’s NYT Connections answers and red herrings match up.gettyNote: Be sure to complete today’s NYT links before reading further! We will get into spoilers for today’s game very quickly. If you need some help completing the grid, you can find mine NYT links hint and answer column for today via my author page.Hello, Connectors! Welcome to my deepest dive into today Connections answers. The idea behind this is to help clear things up for anyone who isn’t sure how the current teams match up.If I missed any red herrings or misunderstood something, please let me know via email or…
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WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 11: Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Fla.) prepares for a televised interview on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on July 11, 2024. (Photo by Allison Robbert/The Washington Post via Getty Images)The Washington Post via Getty ImagesThe unfortunately revived App Store Freedom Act encroaches on property rights. But the latter is not its only drawback. The law is reminiscent of 2008. Back then, everyone wanted to “rent” Warren Buffett’s name. “They” were financial institutions. With investors questioning their present and future, banks and investment banks sought Buffett’s highly valuable authority. If Buffett was buying your stocks, it was a…
Woman cooling her sweaty neck with an ice cube during hot summergettySummer is supposed to be a time of renewal. We have longer days, outdoor events and plenty of excuses to enjoy the sun. But this year, record temperatures they shatter our expectations and make many of our indoor winter habits our new summer habits. When you factor in extreme weather events and a dramatically changed climate base, the holiday season is quickly becoming a season of survival.For decades, researchers have understood that heat triggers physiological stress responses, and it’s among them the deadliest weather threats. Elevated cortisol, melatonin disruption…
KYIV, UKRAINE – JULY 16: Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov gives a briefing after being fired from his post by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kiev, Ukraine, on July 16, 2026. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images)Anadolu via Getty ImagesThe last column – which was widely circulated – predicted that Vladimir Putin is headed for a fall…if things continue on the same trajectory. The trajectory has not changed completely. But almost. And all because Ukrainian President Zelensky decided to fire the highly popular young Defense Minister Mikhailo Fedorov (35) after only six months on the job, six very successful months.…