F.D.A. Sharply Limits Approval for Drug Linked to Two Teen Deaths
A gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy caused complications to the liver, prompting a review of its use for younger patients. Source link
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to Retire, John Furner Named as Successor
The chief of the company’s U.S. business, John Furner, will take over on Feb. 1. Source link
A Reopened Government Hasn’t Ended Delays to Economic Data
Jobs and inflation data will be released late and with caveats, complicating the Federal Reserve’s interest rate deliberations. Source link
JPMorgan Had to Pay for Charlie Javice’s Legal Fees — and Her Restaurant Bills
When prosecutors accused Charlie Javice of fraud, JPMorgan was forced to pay for her defense. The bank is not happy about her “shocking” spending. Source link
Switzerland Reaches Agreement With U.S. to Cut Tariff to 15%
The deal would reduce an extraordinarily high tariff rate that had threatened to cripple Swiss exports. Source link
Samsung hikes memory chip prices by up to 60% as shortage worsens: Reports | Technology News
Samsung Electronics this month raised prices of certain memory chips – now in short supply due to the global race to build AI data centres – by as much as 60% compared to September, two people with knowledge of the hikes said. The move follows the world’s biggest memory chipmaker’s decision to delay a formal … Read more
Stock Market Rally Is Dented as Signs of Worry Emerge
A recent dip in trading shows how investors are balancing a “fear of missing out at the same time as real fear.” Source link
Uber rolls out video recording feature for drivers in 10 Indian cities | Technology News
Uber, the popular ride-hailing service, has started rolling out a new feature that enables in-app video recording for drivers in India. The company the new in-app recording functionality is meant to safeguard drivers from misconduct and false allegations. Six Uber drivers operating in the Delhi-NCR region told TechCrunch that they often face misconduct from riders, … Read more
Indigenous People Take the Stage at COP30 Climate Talks in Belém, Brazil
This summit is unlike any of its predecessors in at least one significant way: The Indigenous presence is palpable and strong. Source link
Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas among top targets as scammers exploit celebrity identities, says McAfee | Technology News
Almost 90 per cent of Indians have encountered fake or AI-generated celebrity endorsements this year, losing an average of Rs 34,000 to scams. The data comes from McAfee’s annual “Most Dangerous Celebrity: Deepfake Deception List”, which highlights how cybercriminals are using celebrity names and likenesses to deceive people and extract money. Shah Rukh Khan tops … Read more