Seventh Consecutive Rate Cut to Tackle Inflation The Czech central bank has lowered its key interest rate for the seventh consecutive time, responding to a steady decline in inflation. This…
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Novo Nordisk Defends High Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs Amid US Senate Scrutiny
CEO Acknowledges Price Negotiation Possibility Novo Nordisk’s CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, faced tough questions from US lawmakers over the high prices of its weight-loss and diabetes drugs, Wegovy and Ozempic.…
Commerzbank Names New CEO as UniCredit Boosts Stake
Bettina Orlopp to Lead Commerzbank Amid takeover rumors, Commerzbank has announced its CFO, Bettina Orlopp, as the incoming CEO, succeeding Manfred Knof. Orlopp has been with the bank since 2014…
Google Files Antitrust Complaint Against Microsoft Over Cloud Licensing Practices
Google Takes Legal Action Over Microsoft’s Cloud Policies Google has lodged an antitrust complaint with the European Commission, accusing Microsoft of anticompetitive practices in its cloud licensing system. The tech…
UniCredit Pushes to Increase Stake in Commerzbank, Faces German Backlash
UniCredit Aims to Become Largest Commerzbank Shareholder Italian bank UniCredit has announced plans to raise its stake in Germany’s Commerzbank, increasing ownership from 9% to 21%. If approved, UniCredit will…
The Rise of CareerTok: Young People Seek Career Guidance on TikTok
Gen Z’s Shift to Social Media for Career Advice As social media platforms flourish, Gen Z is increasingly turning to them for career guidance, with TikTok leading the charge. The…
Starlink Satellites’ Radiation is Obstructing Astronomical Research
Satellite Interference Threatens Space Observations As the number of satellites orbiting Earth grows, scientists are increasingly concerned about the impact of radio interference on astronomical research. Dutch researchers warn that…
AI Models Reinforce Gender Stereotypes in Medicine, Study Reveals
AI Algorithms Favor Gender Bias in Healthcare A new study reveals that top generative AI tools, like ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, perpetuate gender stereotypes in medicine. Researchers from Flinders University…
DAX Faces Pressure Amid Rising Economic and Political Uncertainties
Stock Market Highs but Looming Challenges Germany’s stock market has recently reached new heights, driven by the easing monetary policies from global central banks. However, the DAX, the country’s benchmark…
Air France Trials Paid In-Flight Meals on Some Routes
Free Meals Phase-Out on Select Flights Air France, part of the Air France-KLM Group, will begin testing a buy-on-board food and drink system on certain short and medium-haul flights starting…