The landscape of sports broadcasting is rapidly changing, with regional sports networks adapting to the shifting preferences of viewers. One such network, SportsNet Pittsburgh, has taken a bold step by launching SNP 360, a direct-to-consumer streaming service aimed at providing fans with greater flexibility and accessibility. Priced at $17.99 a month for local market viewers,
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The Food and Drug Administration recently made a groundbreaking announcement, approving Pfizer’s innovative treatment for a rare genetic bleeding disorder. This approval marks a significant milestone for the company, as it is their first gene therapy to receive clearance in the United States. The drug, known as Beqvez, is designed for adults with moderate to
In recent news, Walgreens has made a bold move to enter the world of cell and gene therapies by working directly with drugmakers to bring these innovative treatments to U.S. patients. This step is part of a larger expansion of their specialty pharmacy services, signaling a significant shift in the healthcare landscape. Let’s delve deeper
The recent approval of Wegovy in the U.S. for heart health has opened doors for more than 3 million people with Medicare to potentially access this popular weight loss drug. According to a recent analysis by KFF, Medicare beneficiaries who are obese or overweight, have a history of heart disease, and are prescribed Wegovy to
PepsiCo’s quarterly earnings report for this quarter exceeded analysts’ expectations, with both earnings per share and revenue beating Wall Street estimates. Despite facing challenges such as weaker U.S. demand due to Quaker Oats recalls and backlash from higher prices on its products, the company managed to deliver solid results. However, the market response was not
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission recently took a stand against the $8.5 billion acquisition of Capri Holdings by Coach and Kate Spade’s parent company, Tapestry. This move by regulators has temporarily halted a deal that would merge two major names in American luxury retail and consolidate six fashion brands under one company. The acquisition would
The recent vote by Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to join the United Auto Workers marks a significant milestone for the union. The overwhelming support for the UAW, with 73% of the vote in favor out of 3,620 eligible voters, is a clear indication of the desire for union representation among these workers. This victory
Lululemon, a popular athletic apparel retailer, has recently announced its decision to close its distribution center in Sumner, Washington, laying off 128 employees in the process. This move comes after the company opened a new, larger warehouse outside of Los Angeles. The decision to shut down the Sumner facility was made as part of the
Netflix recently announced that starting next year, they will no longer provide quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per user. This decision comes as the company reported earnings that exceeded expectations. The total memberships rose by 16% in the first quarter, reaching 269.6 million, surpassing the 264.2 million expected by Wall Street analysts. This change
The aviation industry is currently facing a series of safety issues that have brought it into the spotlight. From high-profile incidents to regulatory scrutiny, airlines have had their fair share of challenges. Despite these obstacles, airline executives maintain that there is no sign of slowing demand for flights. United Airlines is expected to carry record