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CVS to split off drugstore business in major breakup of healthcare giant; shares fall 10%
CVS Health announced plans to split into two separate public companies by mid-2028, separating its retail pharmacy business from its insurance and pharmacy benefit manager operations in a major reversal of its 2018 Aetna acquisition.
Poppi founders are going after PepsiCo’s Gatorade with new beverage startup Jetty
Poppi founders launch Jetty, a new hydration drink brand aimed at everyday consumers and GLP-1 users, challenging PepsiCo’s Gatorade dominance with products available at Whole Foods, Target, and Amazon starting Monday.
Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Comedian Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial in London. A judge is set to hand down his sentence on Monday, with legal experts predicting between four to 13 years of prison time.
No clear winner in New Zealand election, as leaders prepare for weeks of talks
New Zealand’s election produced no clear winner, with major parties National and Labour both weakened. Weeks of negotiations loom as minor parties gain leverage in forming a government.
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A tiny squeeze dramatically changes the magnetism of exotic materials
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory discovered that applying mechanical pressure to exotic materials called altermagnets dramatically alters their magnetic properties, offering new control methods for advanced electronics.
Human bodies produce 2 billion metric tons of CO2 a year just by staying alive
A University of Bath study estimates that human metabolism produces 2.05 billion metric tons of CO2 annually, with a 74% increase since 1985 driven primarily by population growth rather than individual output changes.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman at a UK hospital was informed of her cancer diagnosis by a hospital employee who inappropriately accessed her medical records before her official consultation with her consultant.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham has endorsed mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide after meeting with untrained professionals.
His 1-year-old faced heart failure. His new book tells how to cope in a health crisis
Physician Raj Panjabi draws on his family’s experience managing his daughter’s heart failure diagnosis to outline crisis management strategies in his new book, “Safer: A Playbook.”
This teen boy set out to get people talking about periods. He’s now a Diana honoree
An 18-year-old in India founded Team Period at age 14 after witnessing a friend’s debilitating menstrual pain go unaddressed. He recently received the Diana Award, an international honor for young changemakers.
Lowering blood pressure after stroke or with diabetes poses challenges, in research and practice
Three studies presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific sessions examined blood pressure management strategies in stroke patients and those with type 2 diabetes, with mixed findings on optimal treatment approaches.
Stephen Miller’s appointment shows Trump hasn’t learned his lesson on immigration
President Trump named Stephen Miller as chief of staff following midterm elections where voters rejected his mass deportation agenda, signaling a continued focus on aggressive immigration enforcement policies.
Wisconsin state patrol trooper detained by ICE released from custody
A Wisconsin state patrol trooper detained by ICE at an airport was released from custody but remains subject to electronic monitoring while his asylum case proceeds.
How Gen Z voters helped fuel a blue wave for Democrats
Democrats won voters under 30 by nearly 50 percentage points in recent elections, a dramatic reversal from 2024 when young voters shifted toward Republicans over economic concerns.
UK to deploy facial recognition in biggest-ever immigration crackdown
The UK Home Office is deploying facial recognition technology at transport hubs and public events to identify undocumented immigrants and enforce immigration violations, expanding what enforcement officials call the largest immigration crackdown in British history.
EU charges TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health
The European Commission charged TikTok with failing to protect users’ mental health by exposing them to algorithm-driven content that risks worsening eating disorders and anxiety among vulnerable users.