The soaring demand for weight loss and diabetes treatments has paved the way for Eli Lilly’s unprecedented success in the past year. With CFO Anat Ashkenazi at the helm, the pharmaceutical giant has managed to navigate the windfall in revenue generated by diabetes injection Mounjaro and obesity drug Zepbound. However, despite these accomplishments, Ashkenazi acknowledges
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Disney and Pixar made a significant impact at the box office this past weekend with the debut of “Inside Out 2,” which brought in an estimated $155 million domestically. This marks the second-highest theatrical opening of an animated film, with the first film to achieve this milestone since Warner Bros.’ “Barbie.” Notably, Disney does not
Boeing’s Starliner capsule “Calypso” has recently undergone an unexpected extension in its stay at the International Space Station (ISS), doubling the original planned mission duration. Initially intended to be in space for nine days, the crew flight test mission now anticipates returning to Earth on June 22 after at least 17 days in space, as
The Pentagon recently revealed the first winning bidders in its rocket launch contract sweepstakes, with Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin making its debut as a recipient. This momentous occasion came as part of the contracts awarded under the $5.6 billion National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program. Alongside Blue Origin, industry giants such as Elon Musk’s SpaceX
GameStop’s eagerly anticipated annual shareholder meeting was marred by technical problems that left investors frustrated and disappointed. The meeting, scheduled to start at 11 a.m. ET, was hosted on ComputerShare, but many users encountered error messages when trying to access the event. Social media platforms were flooded with complaints about the inability to load the
In a shocking turn of events, Major League Eating has announced that they will be parting ways with 16-time champion Joey “Jaws” Chestnut ahead of this year’s Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. This decision comes after Chestnut chose to represent a rival brand that sells plant-based hot dogs, ultimately leading to
The United Auto Workers President, Shawn Fain, is currently under investigation by a federal court-appointed watchdog named Neil Barofsky. The monitor is responsible for monitoring the union and eliminating corruption. The investigation revolves around allegations of Fain abusing his power as union president. Moreover, there are accusations that union leaders, including Fain, have obstructed the
A recent panel of independent advisors to the Food and Drug Administration recommended the approval of Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug donanemab. This comes as positive news for the more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, as it would provide another treatment option for those suffering from the disease. The recommendation, if followed by the
Delta Air Lines recently announced its plans to introduce premium economy service to its transcontinental flights starting in September. This move is part of the airline’s strategy to cater to customers who are willing to pay more for additional space and perks while flying. Premium economy is positioned between first or business class and standard
The highly-anticipated retheming of Splash Mountain into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to bring a fresh and exciting experience to Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. This transformation, which was first announced four years ago, aims to infuse new life into the iconic water ride by incorporating characters from Disney Animation’s “Princess and the