Eli Lilly said it applied for U.S. approval of its weight loss drug Zepbound for the treatment of the most common sleep-related breathing disorder and expects regulators to make a decision as early as the end of the year. The company released additional data from two late-stage trials showing that...

Eli Lilly expects FDA decision on weight loss drug Zepbound for sleep apnea as early as end of the year

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday approved Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, the company announced, clearing the way for another entry into the market of a new class of drugs that moderately slows the disease’s progression.  The agency last month held an advisory panel meeting to scrutinize the safety and effectiveness of the drug,…

FDA approves Lilly’s new Alzheimer’s drug after delay

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(Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders called on Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to reduce the prices of their weight-loss and diabetes drugs, in a jointly authored opinion piece published in USA Today on Tuesday.

Novo Nordisk, Lilly must cut US prices of weight-loss drugs, Biden says

Throughout June, the FDA approved drugs for the treatment of diseases including myelodysplastic syndrome, thyroid cancer, endometrial cancer, colorectal cancer, and follicular lymphoma. Throughout the month of June, several cancer therapies have received FDA approval for diseases including thyroid cancer, myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), colorectal cancer (CRC), endometrial cancer, and follicular...

Oncology Drugs Approved by the FDA in June 2024

Approval of Skyrizi marks the first IL-23 specific inhibitor approved for both ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease of similar severity, according to AbbVie. The FDA has approved AbbVie’s Skyrizi (risankizumab-rzaa) for the treatment for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). According to the company, this approval makes Skyrizi the first IL-23 specific inhibitor to be approved for both UC and Crohn disease classified as moderate-to-severe. The approval was based on results from the INSPIRE Induction study and the COMMAND Maintenance study. In addition to the approved indications for UC and Crohn disease, Skyrizi also has been approved for active psoriatic arthritis and plaque psoriasis.1.

FDA Approves AbbVie’s Skyrizi for the Treatment of Adults with Moderate to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump share common ground on tariff policy. But some policymakers argue that while tariffs can protect and help grow domestic industries, they can also lead to higher prices for Americans. "The economics on tariffs are really clear that they're a tax increase that...

Why both former Pres. Trump and Pres. Biden's tariffs can hurt Americans’ wallets

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A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

As president, Trump called for the elimination of the Education Department's debt relief programs, including the popular Public Service Loan Forgiveness initiative, which benefits public employees such as members of the U.S. Armed Forces, first responders, public defenders, prosecutors and teachers. He also wanted to slash the department's budget, and...

Trump may roll back student loan forgiveness programs if elected to second term

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New York – As Trump anticipates his sentencing on July 11th in the New York hush money case, Florida Judge Aileen Cannon made a ruling this Monday. Despite rejecting Trump’s legal team's request to dismiss several charges in the classified documents case, she conceded on a minor point. She removed a portion of the charges that referenced an uncharged allegation, but upheld the other charges.

Legal expert says Trump should not be jailed after New York guilty verdict because he is ‘too old’

USDA loans allow eligible homebuyers to get zero-down-payment mortgages in rural areas. Because they're backed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, these loans have lower rates and more flexible credit requirements than conventional mortgages. They also don't require private mortgage insurance, which can add more than 2% to your loan annually.

What is a USDA loan and am I eligible?

Phil Lempert, CEO of Supermarket Guru, and CNBC's Melissa Repko join 'Power Lunch' to discuss Walmart's introduction of electronic price labels, the potential that the retailer may use dynamic pricing, and more.

Walmart's electronic shelf labels may pave the way for dynamic pricing, says Supermarket Guru CEO

CNBC's Julia Boorstin reports on news from the Paramount Global saga.

IAC explores Paramount bid

Experts predicted that problems with the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid would weigh heavily on enrollment and students' college choices. A recent study found that 76% of students said the financial aid amount awarded to them, and the overall financial aid process, was the top driver in their choice about where to go to college.

FAFSA issues force hard choices: 44% of students said college decisions came down to $5,000 in aid

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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Eli Lilly says Kisunla demonstrated ‘meaningful results’ for people showing early symptoms of the disease

FDA approves second Alzheimer’s drug that can slow onset of disease

The study demonstrated clinical similarity between the proposed biosimilar and the reference products. Positive topline data of a confirmatory patient study for the proposed denosumab biosimilar AVT03 were announced by Alvotech today.1 The drug was compared to both denosumab reference product Prolia (denosumab) and Xgeva (denosumab). Results will be used to further support indications of the drug as a proposed biosimilar to Xgeva based on data extrapolation.

Proposed Denosumab Biosimilar AVT03 Demonstrates Positive Topline Data

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You'll need to earn nearly $60,000 annually to live alone in Massachusetts, the most expensive state in the U.S. when it comes to basic costs, according to a recent SmartAsset analysis. That figure includes estimates for how much a single-person household needs to cover housing, transportation, health care, taxes and...

The 15 U.S. states with the highest cost of living for single people—No. 1 isn't California, New York or Hawaii

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FDA approves Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s drug, expanding treatment options in the U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab, expanding the limited treatment options for the mind-wasting disease. It's a long-awaited win for Eli...

FDA approves Eli Lilly Alzheimer’s drug, expanding treatment options in the U.S.

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