Semaglutide, the star ingredient in weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, just took a big hit. Two major trials showed it doesn't help people with early Alzheimer's or mild memory issues. Thousands of people aged 55 to 85 took part, but the results were clear: no improvement in memory or daily funct
In a recent turn of events, the crew members of a cargo ship that was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea have been released. The ship, named Eternity C, was operated by a Greek company and flew the Liberian flag. It was targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels in July, leading to its eventual sinking. The c
Amy Gilliland, the head of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), is a strong believer in the power of artificial intelligence (AI). She sees it as a tool to enhance her employees' capabilities, not replace them. GDIT is already using AI to help its staff find new roles within the company.
In Europe, moving goods around is a big job. Many small companies do this work. They use old diesel trucks. These trucks are not good for the environment. They also cost a lot to run. This is a problem. But now, there is a new idea. It is called Trucking-as-a-Service. This idea uses electric trucks.
Macy's recent financial report shows a glimmer of hope for the struggling department store. Despite a tough retail environment, the company managed to post a surprise profit for the third quarter. This success comes as a result of a major overhaul led by the new CEO, Tony Spring. The company's comp
The entertainment world is buzzing with big moves. Paramount is upping its game to grab Warner Bros. Discovery. They're putting more money on the table, with help from investors in the Middle East. This includes Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Meanwhile, Comcast has a different id
The finance world is changing. A big company, BlackRock, is now saying that tokenization could bring together old-school finance and new crypto ideas. BlackRock's boss and another top leader wrote about this. They think tokenization won't replace the old system soon. But it could help mix the two w
New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and the air is filled with excitement. This year, the celebration will be extra special for those who love music, especially for fans of artists from Georgia. The lineup for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" is out, and it's packed with talent from the P
In 2025, crypto companies went on a buying spree, spending a whopping $8. 6 billion on mergers and acquisitions by November. This was a huge jump from previous years, with a record 133 deals closed. The total value of these deals was more than the combined total of the past four years. Coinbase was
The U. S. financial watchdog, the SEC, has put a pause on reviewing new leveraged ETF applications. This includes those for crypto ETFs. They sent letters to nine companies, including ProShares, which already has some leveraged crypto ETFs out there. The SEC's main concern? These funds aim to give
