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Today — 1 April 2026Main stream

FDA Is Expected to Lift Restriction on Peptides, Heeding RFK Jr.’s Wishes

The peptides, which are increasingly marketed as providing longevity and health benefits, were removed in 2023 from the agency’s list of products that compounding pharmacies can sell.

© Hilary Swift for The New York Times

Some peptides, like insulin, have long been used as treatments, but many others have received little study and much remains unknown about their benefits or harms.
Yesterday — 31 March 2026Main stream

Eli Lilly Will Buy a Narcolepsy Drug Developer for $6.3 Billion

31 March 2026 at 22:49
Eli Lilly plans to acquire Centessa Pharmaceuticals, which has been conducting a midstage clinical trial of its lead drug.

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Eli Lilly’s headquarters in Indianapolis. The company, which is flush with cash from sales of its weight-loss drug, has been on a deal-making spree.

What to Know About California’s Executive Order on A.I.

31 March 2026 at 05:55
Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, issued an order requiring safety and privacy guardrails for artificial intelligence companies contracting with the state.

© Dave Sanders for The New York Times

Gov. Gavin Newsom. California has been a leader in tech lawmaking, and was the first state to pass a law mandating safety and transparency from the biggest A.I. companies.
Before yesterdayMain stream

How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?

29 March 2026 at 17:01
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.

© Adam Gray/Associated Press

The air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport in New York. LaGuardia operates under a noise-abatement curfew from midnight to 6 a.m., which discourages airlines from scheduling flights during that window.

Private-Credit Wobbles Could Prove Perilous for Trump

The Trump administration is poised to broaden access to risky investments that are showing signs of strain.

© Tierney L. Cross/The New York Times

President Trump’s executive order last year called for the inclusion of “alternative assets” in 401(k) plans, including private credit investments.

New Political Group to Push Trump’s A.I. Agenda in Midterms

30 March 2026 at 03:02
The group, Innovation Council Action, says it plans to spend at least $100 million. It will be led by a former administration official.

© Doug Mills/The New York Times

Taylor Budowich, a longtime political adviser to President Trump, in the Oval Office last year. He will be leading the new Innovation Council.

How Many Air Traffic Controllers Are Needed Overnight?

29 March 2026 at 17:01
The accident at LaGuardia has raised questions about whether the minimum standard of two air traffic controllers on overnight shifts is sufficient.

© Adam Gray/Associated Press

The air traffic control tower at LaGuardia Airport in New York. LaGuardia operates under a noise-abatement curfew from midnight to 6 a.m., which discourages airlines from scheduling flights during that window.

Move Fast, but Obey the Rules: China’s Vision for Dominating A.I.

2 February 2026 at 15:30
Beijing wants to lead the world in developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence, but it also wants companies to adhere to an increasingly complex set of rules.
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