Mortgage Rates Rise, Freddie Mac Says

Results for its new CagriSema drug, while promising, fell below expectations, sending shares of the pharmaceutical giant down double digits in premarket trading. CagriSema, a drug that Novo Nordisk had hoped would become its next generation weight-loss aid, has failed to meet expectations in late-stage trials, sending shares of the pharmaceutical giant tumbling as much as 24% at one point in premarket trading on Friday morning. 

Food manufacturers will have until February 2028 to comply with the FDA’s new criteria for ‘healthy.’ Packaged foods in the U. S. will have to follow new rules in order to call themselves “healthy,” according to changes finalized Thursday by the Food and Drug Administration. It’s an update of the agency’s definition originally devised 30 years ago.

Several environmental groups are suing the California Air Resources Board saying they failed to address the pollution impacts of biofuels. Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their recent update of a contentious climate program, saying they failed to address the pollution impacts of biofuels. The lawsuits target the low-carbon fuel standard, which requires California to reduce the environmental impact of transportation fuels by incentivizing producers to cut emissions.

The famous YouTuber says he rented the Great Pyramids of Giza for an upcoming video. One of the oldest architectural sites in the world is getting the MrBeast treatment.

It’s all uphill after Saturday, December 21. In the Northern Hemisphere, the longest night of the year is almost upon us. Saturday, December 21, marks the winter solstice. An optimistic way to view this astronomical first day of winter is that there are brighter and warmer days ahead. A realist might point out that you first have to deal with cold and darkness.

Risk-averse decision-making can stifle innovation. Learn how to shift your mindset and embrace strategic risks for long-term success. The phrase “no risk, no reward” couldn’t be more spot-on for businesses and professionals trying to stand out in today’s crowded markets.