Senate confirms Bhattacharya as NIH Director
The Trump nominee was voted in along party lines.
Trump gets approval from appeals court to halt refugees
Trump’s executive order to halt refugee admissions is allowed to move forward while a lawsuit challenging it works its way through court.
U.S. consumer confidence hits lowest point in 12 years
American anxiety about tariffs and inflation contributed to the drop in consumer confidence.
USC implements hiring freeze with uncertain federal funding
USC is taking steps to permanently reduce its budget in the face of financial uncertainty.
James Hardie acquires AZEK in $8.75 billion deal
It’s the latest major deal in the building supply sector with the sale to the Australian company.
23andMe files for bankruptcy
The genetic testing company is bankrupt after losing nearly all of its value in recent years.
Transgender military ban blocked by judge
A federal judge appointed by President Biden has blocked President Trump’s transgender ban.
VA to no longer provide gender-affirming treatment
The VA will follow the order from President Trump to stop paying for veterans to transition to another gender.
PepsiCo acquires Poppi in deal worth nearly $2 billion
The prebiotic soda brand picked up steam from a 2018 appearance on Shark Tank.
Forever 21 files bankruptcy for second time
The popular clothing retailer will wind down its locations as it goes out of business.
