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- 1Republicans and Democrats Unite Against Pharmacy Benefit ManagersโRepublicans and Democrats Find a Unifying Target: Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Lawmakers from both parties are converging on pharmacy benefit managers as a rare point of bipartisan agreement. The middlemen who negotiate drug prices between manufacturers and insurers are facing growing scrutiny in Congress over their role in high medication costs, with proposals to increase transparency and reform their pricing practices gaining traction across the political divide.
- 2Mental health benefits stuck between hotlines and psychiatristsโMost mental health benefits are stuck between a hotline and a psychiatrist
Employers and insurers are being criticized for offering mental health benefits that fall into a gap between basic crisis hotlines and full psychiatric care. The coverage described points to a missing middle tier of support, leaving employees with either limited phone-based help or long waits for clinical treatment, and prompting debate about how workplace mental health care is designed and funded.
- 3ALX Oncology publishes promising evorpacept gastric cancer trial data in Nature MedicineโALX Oncology Announces Nature Medicine Publication of ASPEN-06 Phase 2 Clinical Data Demonstrating Strong Responses and Durable Clinical Benefit with Evorpacept in HER2-Positive Gastric Cancer
ALX Oncology announced that Nature Medicine has published Phase 2 results from its ASPEN-06 trial, showing strong responses and durable clinical benefit with evorpacept combined with trastuzumab and chemotherapy in patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer. The publication adds peer-reviewed weight to the company's lead drug candidate and supports its ongoing development program in gastroesophageal cancers.
- 4Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian woman in GazaโIsraeli drone strike kills Palestinian woman in Gaza amid ceasefire violations
An Israeli drone strike killed a Palestinian woman in Gaza, according to the Muslim Network TV. The report frames the killing as occurring amid continued violations of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The strike underscores persistent tensions and instability in the territory despite the truce, with ongoing concerns about civilian casualties.
- 5New Catalyst Brings Olefin Metathesis Into BiologyโNew Catalyst Makes Olefin Metathesis Accessible to Biology | Newswise
Researchers have announced a new catalyst that makes olefin metathesis, a powerful carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction long confined to synthetic chemistry labs, workable in biological settings. The advance could allow chemists to run the reaction inside living systems, opening the door to new applications in drug development and biochemistry. Details of the work were released via a news service, and reactions from the scientific community are still coming in.
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A Washington DC health agency has exposed the personal records of roughly 400,000 beneficiaries, according to a report by SecurityWeek. The disclosure raises concerns about how the agency safeguards sensitive health and identity data, and about the potential risk to those affected. Further details on the cause of the exposure and notification efforts were not immediately available.
- 7JPMorgan Predicts Three Thai Rate Hikes in 2027โJPMorgan Defies Consensus With Three Thai Rate Hikes in 2027
JPMorgan has issued a forecast that goes against market consensus, predicting the Bank of Thailand will raise interest rates three times in 2027. The call, reported by Bloomberg, stands out because most analysts expect Thai monetary policy to remain on hold or ease, making the bank's view a notable outlier among observers of Southeast Asian economies.
- 8Zhibao Technology to Acquire NEXSYS TECH for AI Computing PushโZhibao Technology Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire NEXSYS TECH for Planned AI Computing Infrastructure Business
Zhibao Technology has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NEXSYS TECH, with plans to build an AI computing infrastructure business through the deal. The announcement was carried by news wires, confirming the agreement but disclosing few further details on deal size, timeline or strategy. Investors and tech watchers will be looking for more information on how the acquisition will be financed and what assets NEXSYS TECH brings.
- 930-Year Mortgage Refinance Rate Jumps 14 Basis PointsโMortgage Rates Today, September 28, 2026: 30-Year Refinance Rate Rises by 14 Basis Points
The average 30-year mortgage refinance rate rose by 14 basis points on September 28, 2026. The increase means homeowners looking to refinance are facing slightly higher borrowing costs, and prospective borrowers may weigh locking in rates sooner. Rate movements like this are closely watched by homeowners, buyers and lenders tracking housing affordability.