Overweight Americans are paying at least double—and up to 10 times more—for blockbuster drugs to help them shed unwanted pounds, compared to their peers in similarly wealthy nations. Western diets heavy on high fructose corn syrup and processed carbohydrates have sparked an epidemic of age-related Type 2 diabetes....
Elon Musk on Friday evening criticized Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as “propaganda words” despite efforts by Tesla Inc. to promote such initiatives. The billionaire is chief executive officer and the largest shareholder of Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker which has boasted that underrepresented groups make up the majority of its US workforce....
The pandemic was not kind to buffets. The thought of standing shoulder to shoulder with people, taking food from a communal trough, quickly became terrifying, resulting in chains going bankrupt and casinos jettisoning the loss leader. But as life creeps back to normal, people are once...
A group of OpenAI executives and investors racing to get Sam Altman reinstated to his role as chief executive officer have reached an impasse over the makeup and role of the board, according to people familiar with the negotiations. The decision to restore Altman’s role as CEO could come...
Such efforts to ameliorate U.S.-China diplomatic relations come amid growing tensions between the two economic giants. They also run parallel to U.S. efforts to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific countries to limit Beijing’s influence. Take, for example, President Joe Biden’s September 2023 trips...
In the world of advertising, building a brand is only half the battle. The other half is making that brand perform well. This is where the concept of "brandformance" comes in, a term used to describe the combination of branding and performance marketing. It involves using branding strategies to...
Hostess Brands, the maker of popular snack cakes including Twinkies and Zingers, could be about to change hands once again. Reuters reports the company has become a takeover target, with General Mills, Mondelez, Pepsi and Hershey all showing interest. The company’s shares have soared more than...
Scaling a business is not at all easy, but with the right resources and mindset, anything is possible. This is something that Lance Vernon knows all too well. He is a serial entrepreneur, investor and a team-building aficionado, who has scaled his regional solar consulting firm, SunLife Solar, by...
The business landscape is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve requires embracing innovation and technology. One area that is gaining significant traction is the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and marketing. Pioneers in the industry, like Dylan Vanas, have demonstrated the potential of integrating AI into...
Hearing problems are common among older adults—one in three people over 65 and nearly half of those 75 and older complain of hearing difficulties. The majority of hearing issues come on gradually, and unfortunately, that loss is usually permanent. Hearing aids are the most common solution, but there’s a...
