Biotech and Pharmaceuticals

Judge bars ‘pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli from streaming Wu-Tang Clan album after suit says he copied it

A federal judge temporarily barred notorious “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli from streaming or disseminating copies of a one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang Clan…

This new weight loss drug ETF bets big on two of the industry’s leading players

A top exchange-traded fund provider is betting on the long-term popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Roundhill Investments’ GLP-1 &…

Senate launches investigation into high prices of Ozempic and Wegovy in the U.S.

The U.S. Senate has launched an investigation into the high price of Novo Nordisk‘s popular weight loss and diabetes drugs…

New York AG pushing for lifetime Trump ban cites Martin Shkreli ruling

What does former President Donald Trump have in common with “Pharma bro” Martin Shkreli? A penchant for harshly trolling their…

Appeals court upholds ‘pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli lifetime ban from drug industry

A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld a lifetime ban on “pharma bro” Martin Shkreli from working in the pharmaceuticals industry…

High-end brothels serviced elected officials, tech and pharma execs, military brass: Feds

A network of “sophisticated” high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia provided sex for pay to “elected officials, high…

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves faces challenger Brandon Presley, Democrat who ran on expanding Medicaid

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, a Republican, faces a surprisingly competitive race Tuesday as his Democratic challenger Brandon Presley champions expanding…

Republican Reps. Kay Granger, Ken Buck announce they won’t seek reelection

Republican Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection next year, saying he was “disappointed”…

Mike Johnson elected House speaker, putting Louisiana Republican in the spotlight

Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, ending a three-week leadership…

Eight Republicans are vying to become the next House speaker. These are the candidates

Deeply divided Republican lawmakers this week are trying to coalesce around a nominee for speaker of the House of Representatives…