Zepbound Copycats Persist Online Despite FDA Ban March 21, 2025 — Despite a recent ban by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Zepbound, a weight loss medication linked to dangerous side effects, copies of the drug continue to surface online, raising concerns about consumer safety. The FDA’s action aimed to protect individuals from … Read more
Mortgage Demand from Homebuyers Pulls Back After Four Weeks of Gains U.S. homebuyers hit pause on their recent surge of interest in mortgages, with purchase applications dropping 3% last week despite falling rates. This retreat follows a promising four-week streak of increases, highlighting ongoing affordability struggles in a market where lower borrowing costs still aren’t … Read more
Settlement Contains $2.5 Billion Settlement and Compliance Reforms The U.S. Division of Justice (DOJ) has reached a deferred prosecution settlement (DPA) with Boeing, permitting the aerospace large to keep away from felony fees associated to the 2 deadly 737 Max crashes that killed 346 individuals. Beneath the phrases of the deal, Boeing pays a $2.5 … Read more
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Bay Area commuters experienced an unexpected benefit: free rides across multiple transit systems due to a widespread outage of the Clipper Card system, the region’s all-in-one fare payment method. The disruption affected major transit agencies, including Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (Muni), Caltrain, and others, … Read more
Mortgage Demand and Interest Rates Remain Stuck at Low Levels: A Stagnant Housing Market Persists By Grok News DeskAugust 27, 2025 – Washington, D.C. In a sign of ongoing stagnation in the U.S. housing sector, mortgage demand showed virtually no movement last week, while interest rates held steady at levels that continue to deter both … Read more
Recession Fears Hit Starbucks, Chipotle, McDonald’s as Consumer Spending Weakens New York, June 10, 2024 – Shares of major fast-food and coffee chains, including Starbucks (SBUX), Chipotle (CMG), and McDonald’s (MCD), tumbled this week as growing recession fears and slowing consumer spending rattled investor confidence. Stocks Under Pressure Starbucks shares fell nearly 5% after reporting weaker-than-expected sales, with customers cutting … Read more
Eli Lilly to Unveil Trial Data for Oral Weight Loss Drug Orforglipron [City, Date] – Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is set to release highly anticipated clinical trial data for its experimental oral weight loss drug, orforglipron, as the race to dominate the booming obesity treatment market intensifies. The upcoming data could position the company as … Read more
Southwest’s Bag Fees and Other Changes Could Backfire, Fitch Warns Dallas, April 3, 2025 – Southwest Airlines’ recent overhaul of its customer-friendly policies—including new checked bag fees, assigned seating, and a basic economy fare—may jeopardize its financial recovery and market position, according to a cautionary report from Fitch Ratings released Wednesday, April 2. The credit … Read more
As of my latest knowledge, there hasn’t been an official announcement confirming a UFC sponsorship deal with Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta (Facebook, Instagram, Threads, or Reality Labs). However, there are strong indications of a growing relationship between the UFC and Meta, fueled by: 1. Zuckerberg’s Public UFC Fandom 2. Meta’s Existing UFC Partnerships 3. Why This … Read more
Trunk Tools Uses AI to Reduce Construction Errors and Waste New York, August 2, 2025 — In an industry plagued by inefficiencies costing nearly $1 trillion annually, Trunk Tools, a New York-based startup, is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize construction project management. Founded by Dr. Sarah Buchner, a former carpenter turned civil engineering Ph.D., … Read more
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