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This week was supposed to mark the end of compounding pharmacies making copycat versions of Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drug Zepbound and its diabetes drug Mounjaro. Online, it doesn’t look like much has changed. Popular websites like Amble, EllieMD, Willow and Mochi Health are all still advertising versions of tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound. Some, like Ivim, have stopped taking new patients.Mochi Health has no plans to stop, and neither do the four pharmacies it uses to supply patients with the medications, said Mochi CEO Myra Ahmad. The company uses a network of about 500 providers to write prescriptions for weight-loss…

Technology giants Amazon, IBM, Google, Intel and Microsoft are all working on quantum technology, as are various other companies like Rigetti, IonQ, Quantum Computing Inc. and D-Wave Quantum Inc.The latest entrant into the space is Nvidia, with CEO Jensen Huang announcing in March that the company will build a quantum computing research center in Boston. “The surge in excitement now is driven by a convergence of technological advancements, funding and clearer pathways to real world applications,” said Matt Langione, managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group. “By some estimates, greater than $50 billion have been pledged to quantum technologies, of…

Listen to article The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a slight downturn on Friday, with the KSE-100 Index falling by 327.60 points, or 0.28%, to close at 118,442.17. The index reached a high of 119,405.91 and a low of 118,334.40 during the trading session. Trading volume stood at 172.2 million shares, with a total value of Rs 14.91 billion. Despite the decline, the market remains relatively active with key sectors continuing to show resilience. The market closed lower than the previous day’s closing of 118,769.77 points, which reflects some caution among investors amid global uncertainties. The negative close effectively ended the six-day…

Jenin and Tulkarem, occupied West Bank – Omaima Faraj bows her head in silence for a moment – she’s tired, but the work does not stop. She arrives at a school-turned-shelter near Tulkarem where her first patient, an elderly displaced woman who greets her tenderly, is waiting for her to measure her glucose and blood pressure. Then she moves to the next classroom, the next patient, walking down an open passage drenched in late-February sunshine. Faraj, 25, has been volunteering to help residents devastated by the Israeli raids for weeks. She is one of the young Palestinians working to address…

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office at the White House, in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 21, 2025. Carlos Barria | ReutersPresident Donald Trump on Friday said there will be “flexibility” on his reciprocal tariff plan, even as he seemed to oppose the idea of making exceptions for the forthcoming duties.”People are coming to me and talking about tariffs, and a lot of people are asking me if they could have exceptions,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.”And once you do that for one, you have to do that for all,” he said.Trump has hyped the April…

Listen to article Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif underlined the need for practical steps to protect glaciers to safeguard livelihoods, agriculture and environment. In a message on the World Day for Glaciers observed on March 21, he said glaciers were a guarantee of life on earth as these maintain the environmental system in its natural form and ensure the supply of important natural resources especially clean water. He said, “In 2025, we are celebrating for the first time the World Day for Glaciers.” “Today we recognize the need for immediate steps to protect the important reservoirs of clean water,” he said adding, “Pakistan…

Related Group CEO Jon Paul Pérez.Courtesy of Future Proof and Triangle BLVDBuilding contractors are already hiking prices as much as 20% to offset potential tariffs, a move that could also raise prices of new condos and homes, according to the CEO of developer Related Group.President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on certain goods from Canada and Mexico, including steel and aluminum, and is expected to follow through on broader tariffs starting on April 2. Even before those wider levies take effect, uncertainty over tariffs and inflation is causing many contractors to hike real estate project costs.Related Group CEO Jon…

Listen to article In a move to bolster Pakistan’s digital landscape, Elon Musk’s Starlink has received a temporary No Objection Certificate (NOC) to commence its services in the country, Associated Press of Pakistan reported. Information Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja confirmed the development on Friday, noting that Starlink had secured a temporary registration, following the guidance of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In her statement, the minister emphasised that the approval came after thorough consultations and consensus among all security and regulatory bodies. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will ensure Starlink adheres to the country’s regulatory framework, including fee payments and licensing obligations. “This marks a significant milestone…

Pakistan secure a nine-wicket win by chasing 205 in Auckland to beat New Zealand in third T20 international.Opener Hasan Nawaz struck a record-breaking maiden century as Pakistan crushed New Zealand by nine wickets in the third Twenty20 to keep the series alive. After scoring a duck in each of the two opening games – the first innings of his international career – Nawaz rebounded with a stunning and unbeaten 105 in Auckland on Friday as the tourists raced to 207-1 in response to New Zealand’s 204. The 23-year-old’s ton came off 44 balls, the fastest by any Pakistan player in…

Elon Musk attends the first cabinet meeting hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump, in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 26, 2025.Brian Snyder | ReutersIt’s been a painful year so far for megacap technology giants and 2025 is only getting started.Six members of the group are already tracking for significant year-to-date losses, led by a 40% drop in shares of Tesla. Meta Platforms is the only exception, holding on to a slim gain.The drop in technology stocks comes just two months after leaders flocked to Washington for President Donald Trump’s inauguration and after many megacaps powered to new highs in the post-election…