Merck has struck a roughly $10 billion deal to buy Verona Pharma

The move bolsters Merck’s lineup as it braces for the 2028 loss of patent exclusivity for…

Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

Find insight on Merck, RxSight, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Health Care.

Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a three-decade high

Cases have reached the highest yearly total since 1992 in less than seven months, and vaccination…

A Syrian Death Factory Gives Up Its Secrets

Under the Assad regime, Saydnaya prison became a mass-killing machine; ‘a symbol of shame for the…

Africa Wants Its Critical Minerals to Yield Jobs, Not Just Dollars

The Trump administration wants to cut deals to secure more of the key materials, but African…

Putin’s Strategy of Paying Lip Service to Peace Falters as Trump Loses Patience

The president’s remarks during a cabinet meeting were the latest sign of his growing displeasure with…

Six North Koreans Sent Back on a Tiny Wooden Boat by the South

The fishermen said they wanted to go home, but repatriations pose legal and moral questions given…

BOE Will Reflect on Steeper Curve in Quantitative Tightening Review, Bailey Says

The BOE will take account of the rise in yields on longer maturity government bonds as…

‘Vibe Coding’ Has Arrived for Businesses

It’s never been easier to create your own app with ‘vibe coding.’ Now, professional software engineers…

Prosecutors Question Doctors About UnitedHealth’s Medicare Billing Practices

Justice Department prosecutors recently interviewed former employees about company practices that boost federal payments.