Pharmaceutical giants are making headlines again, but this time, it's not about new drugs. Merck and eight other big players have joined Pfizer, Lilly, and Novo in signing Most Favored Nation (MFN) deals. These agreements aim to make medicines more affordable by tying drug prices to the lowest price
On Christmas Eve, former President Donald Trump was in a festive mood, chatting with kids about Santa's whereabouts. He seemed to enjoy the lighthearted moment, telling reporters, \"Nice, right? Could do this all day long. \" But the holiday spirit didn't last long. Later that day, Trump posted a m
Stroke recovery is a complex journey. It's not just about time and therapy. It turns out, certain chemicals in the body might give clues about how well someone can walk again after a stroke. Researchers looked into this by studying a group of stroke survivors. They focused on a specific chemical ca
Florida is famous for its theme parks and beaches, but it also has a lot of protected areas. About 67% of southern Florida is covered by national and state parks. That's around 3. 5 million acres of land and water south of Lake Okeechobee. Most people don't realize this when they visit Orlando or th
The FX market is the world's largest financial hub, vital for global trade and investments. It's a place where currencies are traded, and it's always changing. To keep up, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York is hosting its second FX Market Structure Conference on December 17, 2025. This conference
Russia's big dreams of becoming a top dog in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) world are taking a hit. Why? Because Western sanctions are making it tough for them to get the money and tech they need to grow. This isn't just a small setback; it's a major delay in their plans to boost LNG production to
Sports fans might have to juggle their schedules this Christmas. The NBA and NFL are both planning big games on the holiday. This has sparked some debate, especially from NBA legend Charles Barkley. He's not happy that the NFL is encroaching on what he sees as NBA territory. Barkley has been vocal
In late 2025, the Federal Reserve made three interest rate cuts, hoping to cool inflation and boost jobs. But crypto markets didn't cheer. Instead, Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and other cryptocurrencies dropped, losing over $1. 45 trillion in value from their October highs. This unexpected reaction
Bitcoin's price in 2025 was a rollercoaster, but what really drove it? It wasn't just the headlines or political events. Sure, those things got people talking and made prices jump, but the real story was about money moving in and out of the market. Think about it. When big investors put money into
In a stroke of fortune, an Arkansas ticket holder became an instant billionaire after winning the Powerball jackpot worth $1. 8 billion. This massive win comes just in time for the holidays, making it one of the largest lottery prizes in U. S. history. The winning numbers—4, 25, 31, 52, 59, and the
