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Joe Biden Billionaire Megadonor Faces Being Ousted From Own Tech Company Over 'Concerns’ About His Conduct

Joe Kiani, a billionaire and prominent megadonor to President Joe Biden, is facing being ousted as chairman of Masimo, the medical device company he founded.


Elon Musk's Neuralink Aware of Brain Implant's Wire Issues Years Before Tested to First Human Patient: Report

Neuralink has recently disclosed that the tiny wires inside its first human patient's brain shifted position, which was reportedly an issue that Elon Musk's company has known for years...

Pfizer, AstraZeneca Pledge Nearly $1 Billion Investments in France

Pfizer and AstraZeneca have announced massive investments in France totaling nearly $1 billion...

Walmart Closes Health Centers, Causing Longer Drives and Wait Times For Patients

The closure of Walmart's health centers will make healthcare access difficult for rural and low-income Americans, particularly in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas...


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