Life sciences leaders are feeling a mix of hope and worry as they look ahead to 2026. A recent survey shows that their optimism has dropped by 9% compared to last year. They are facing tough times in the money markets, changing political and regulatory environments, and cybersecurity threats. The s
The U. S. is set to expand its global infrastructure financing with a significant boost to the U. S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This move comes after Congress agreed to increase the DFC's lending capacity. The DFC's maximum lending cap will rise from $60 billion to $205 billion. This cha
UBS, a big Swiss bank, just said goodbye to Mike Dargan, their top operations and tech boss. He'll leave at the end of 2025. This news comes while UBS is still busy merging with Credit Suisse, a huge and tricky job. Dargan has been with UBS since 2021. He helped a lot with tech and operations. UBS
The U. S. is paying close attention to Venezuela. This is because of many reasons. One is drugs. The U. S. says Venezuela helps drug cartels. The U. S. has even charged President Maduro with drug-related crimes. But Venezuela says this is not true. The U. S. also worries about China and Russia. They
Doctolib, a major player in the health tech world, is in talks to secure a massive secondary investment. This deal, potentially worth hundreds of millions, could see Generation Investment Management snag a piece of the company from current shareholders. Doctolib's last big funding round in 2022 saw
The holiday season is a busy time. People travel, eat a lot, and drink more than usual. All this can be tough on the heart. Doctors have noticed more heart problems around Christmas and New Year's. This is called "holiday heart syndrome. " Why does this happen? One big reason is too much alcohol. D
The Democratic Party is facing a wave of change as young, progressive voices push for a shift in leadership. This push comes as many Democratic voters express frustration with the party's current direction, with over two-thirds describing themselves as "frustrated" in a recent survey. Leading the c
PayPal, a well-known payments company based in San Jose, California, has taken a significant step by applying for a bank charter. This move is part of a larger trend where financial technology (fintech) and cryptocurrency companies are seeking bank charters to grow their services. The application w
Rob Reiner was more than just a celebrated actor and director. He was a passionate political activist who didn't just write checks but rolled up his sleeves and got involved. His deep understanding of American politics, gained from his connections with top Democratic figures, set him apart from othe
Elon Musk has made headlines again, this time for hitting a massive net worth milestone. Forbes reports that he is now the first person ever to reach a net worth of $600 billion. This comes just a few months after he became the first to surpass $500 billion in October. A big part of this wealth boos
