Jacob Van Naarden is busy. In addition to running Eli Lilly‘s oncology business, he’s now responsible for finding the drugmaker’s next opportunities as head of business development. And Lilly, now the world’s largest pharmaceutical company, is hungrier than ever for deals. “The company’s financial strength right now, driven mostly by the weight loss business, is…
African proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Not every proverb ages well. Some feel tied to a different century and a different way of looking at the world. Yet now and then, an old saying hangs around because people still recognise something in it. This African proverb is one of those.“A man will never heed…
Rep. Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., deleted a homophobic comment he posted from his official congressional X account on Tuesday and blamed a staffer for posting it following backlash from Democrats and some Republicans. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The now-deleted post, which came at the beginning…
The justice department on Monday said it was temporarily suspending the compensation scheme, citing the court decision. But critics, including some Republicans, demanded the administration go further and make clear it was giving up on the idea altogether. Blanche finally pulled the plug on Tuesday, telling House lawmakers: “We’re not moving forward with the fund.”…
Kendia Barrett (R) speaks with Broward Health recruiter, Nelia Zh, during the Mega JobNewsUSA South Florida Job Fair held in the Amerant Bank Arena on April 30, 2026 in Sunrise, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Private hiring expanded at a brisk pace in May, providing further indication of a stable labor market, ADP reported…
OpenAI chief Sam Altman will be attending the G7 conference in France later this month, CNBC has learned, as President Emmanuel Macron steps up efforts to court tech leaders across the globe in support of the country’s AI ambitions. France is hosting 2026’s G7 conference — an annual meeting of heads of state or government…
Macy’s posted its strongest fiscal first-quarter comparable sales performance in four years on Wednesday, as the legacy department store’s turnaround continues to show progress. Led by the 200 so-called reimagined stores Macy’s has upgraded, comparable sales grew 3% overall during the quarter and 1.6% at its namesake banner. At Bloomingdale’s, comparable sales grew 10.2%, helped…
Scientists found living yeast inside Oetzi the Iceman, a man frozen for over 5,300 years. This ancient microbe survived for millennia. Researchers successfully reproduced the yeast and used it to bake sourdough bread. The discovery highlights the resilience of ancient microbes and offers a glimpse into the past. Brewing beer with the yeast is also…
Iran launched a deadly new set of attacks in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday as it traded strikes with the United States, the latest exchange to threaten the fragile ceasefire and stalled peace talks between the two countries. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. One person…
As AI becomes embedded across ADAS, autonomous driving, driver monitoring and software-defined vehicle platforms, automotive companies are facing a new layer of regulatory pressure. The EU AI Act introduces a risk-based framework for artificial intelligence, with major implications for how OEMs and suppliers develop, validate and monitor AI-enabled vehicle systems. But how exactly does this…