Beating Pharma's Boom-Bust Cycle
When Dave Ricks took the helm at Eli Lilly & Co. in 2017, the pharmaceutical industry was under attack. Public trust was at an all-time low. The industry faced
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Bank of America's Enduring Leader
Brian Moynihan has led Bank of America for over 16 years, a remarkable tenure in an era of shrinking CEO longevity. We met with Moynihan on the top floor of Ban
Tech Leaders Sound Alarm on Human Cost of Internet Experiment
Fifteen tech and business executives met in Cannes, France, on June 23 to discuss a healthier digital world for younger generations. The gathering, part of the
Four Common Health Conditions That Worsen in Extreme Heat
As temperatures soared in New York and elsewhere, health experts warned that certain medical conditions could deteriorate. Four common health issues are particu
UN Chief Calls on AI Firms to Reveal Environmental Footprint
Europe is sweltering under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record highs. The UN's Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm. On June 23, he urged f
Longer Lives with Better Health
In the US, people are living longer than ever, with life expectancy reaching a record 79 years in 2024. A new study has found that not only are people living lo
Gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz
Tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US engaged in a diplomatic and logistical conflict. The region is a critical waterway for global oil
Kenya Halts US Ebola Facility Construction
Construction of a US Ebola treatment facility in Kenya has been stopped following a court order. The facility was intended to house American personnel potential
Britain's Workers Assess Brexit a Decade On
A decade has passed since the UK voted to leave the European Union. The referendum, held on June 23, 2016, marked a significant turning point. Workers across th
South Korean AI Chip Workers Now Top Marriage Prospects
In South Korea, a country known for its highly competitive job market, workers in the AI chip industry have become highly sought after as potential marriage par
Labour's Future Hangs in Balance
The UK's Labour Party is grappling with an identity crisis after a potential leadership change, with Andy Burnham poised to replace Keir Starmer. A tractor disp
Common Sleep Aid Tied to Heart Failure
Researchers have found a potential link between a widely used supplement and an increased risk of heart failure in the US. Preliminary research suggests that me