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FDA proposal would curb bulk compounding of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs
The agency says it sees no clinical need for outsourcing facilities to make bulk compounded versions of semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide when approved drugs are available
TSA PreCheck cuts signup cost for travelers 30 and under
First-time applicants can get $20 off a five-year membership in May, lowering the cost to as little as $56.75 depending on enrollment provider
Gallup: Record 55% of Americans Say Their Finances Are Getting Worse
The April survey found deepening worries over inflation, energy costs, retirement savings and credit card payments, with pessimism at its highest level since Gallup began asking in 2001
TSA PreCheck discount targets travelers 30 and under
First-time applicants in May can get $20 off a five-year membership as summer travel approaches and airfare costs rise
Former Fauci adviser indicted over alleged COVID records concealment
Dr. David Morens is accused of using private email to evade public records rules while working at the National Institutes of Health. His attorney declined to comment
AI agents are starting to shop for consumers. Experts urge caution
Retailers and payment companies are testing agentic commerce, but specialists warn that autonomous purchases can expose shoppers to costly errors and data risks
Iran war’s economic hit may linger through 2026, economists say
Oil and gas prices have jumped since the conflict began, raising costs for drivers, travelers and households even if fighting eases soon
Bessent defends potential dollar swap lines for Gulf and Asian allies
The Treasury secretary cast the discussions as routine as the Trump administration weighs financial backstops sought by partners during the Iran war
UPS, FedEx and DHL seek tariff refunds. Customers may have to wait
The companies say they will pass along approved IEEPA refunds to customers who paid the duties, but only importers of record can file and CBP processing may take months
Only one Trump ‘gold card’ visa approved so far, Lutnick says
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told lawmakers hundreds of applicants are waiting after the administration opened the $1 million residency program in December