Measles is surging in the U.S. — and outbreaks can cost millions
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over 30 years with more than 5,100 cases reported in 2026, carrying an estimated economic cost of nearly $83 million.
ITV to cut show budgets as UK TV and film production spend drops by more than £2bn
ITV plans to cut programming budgets by £30m as UK film and TV production spending drops over £2bn year-on-year, reflecting industry-wide challenges from streaming competition and weak advertising demand.
Feds arrest top official of healthcare company, alleging illegal drug importation
U.S. authorities arrested a top official of Canadian drug importation company CANARX on charges of operating an illegal prescription drug smuggling scheme, with his brother also wanted in the investigation.
Australian states could sue tobacco companies for billions in healthcare costs under proposal
Australian state governments are considering suing tobacco companies for up to $50 billion to recover public healthcare costs related to smoking-related illnesses, according to a proposal by a former barrister.
Water industry bonus ban to be tightened as Ofwat warns of ‘damage to public trust’
Water industry regulators are tightening bonus restrictions after companies used alternative payments to circumvent existing bans, with nine firms prevented from paying bonuses this financial year.
New Flutter CEO bets on FanDuel promotions to win customers as profits suffer
Flutter’s new CEO Dan Taylor is betting on improved products and generous customer rewards to strengthen FanDuel’s profitability after third-quarter results missed Wall Street expectations.