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The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved an Alzheimer’s drug shown in clinical trials to slow cognitive decline in patients in the early stages of the illness.The approval offers patients renewed hope after repeated failures to find effective treatments, even though there have been reports of side effects with the new drug, experts say.The drug, lecanemab, which will be sold under the name Leqembi, is a monoclonal antibody infusion given every two weeks.The FDA approved Leqembi for use in people with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s disease.The drug was approved in an accelerated pathway, which allows early approval for promising new…

Noam Galai | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesMcDonald’s is planning job cuts and a reorganization as the company refocuses its priorities to accelerate restaurant expansion, CEO Chris Kempczinski told employees Friday.The fast-food giant said the job cuts aren’t a cost-cutting measure but are instead intended to help the company innovate faster and work more efficiently. As part of the reorganization, the company will be deprioritizing and halting certain initiatives, according to a company-wide memo from Kempczinski. It’s unclear what those projects are.”Today, we’re divided into silos with a center, segments, and markets,” Kempczinski wrote. “This approach is outdated and…

MRI image of brain showing area of Alzheimer patient.Getty ImagesThe Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted accelerated approval for the Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab, the second treatment from Biogen and its Japanese partner Eisai to receive an early green light in less than two years.The FDA’s approval comes after clinical trial results published in November indicated that lecanemab slows cognitive decline somewhat in people with mild impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease, but the treatment also carries risks of brain swelling and bleeding.Eisai, which led the development of lecanemab, is pricing the treatment at $26,500 per year in the U.S. It…

After the end-of-year holidays, political activity in the European Union institutions slowly restarted this week.In a moment of déjà vu though, the pandemic once again became a central issue because of China, where a massive outbreak of COVID-19 cases followed the end of so-called “zero-COVID” measures.On Wednesday, EU countries agreed to “strongly encourage” a requirement for all travellers from China, regardless of nationality, to take a test before boarding a flight to Europe.The decision, which is not legally binding, was made by the EU’s integrated political crisis response, a body that helps coordinate crisis management among the 27 member states. Germany’s…

Tei Shi is quite the model for Laboucarié’s pieces. When the LA-based singer deftly switched between ladylike and Y2K haute sleaze clothes with such confidence, she looked as if Laboucarié hired her for the specific job. A few months later, Tei Shi flew to New York to model for Laboucarié’s lookbook that showed some of her most delicious finds. Laboucarié’s husband, Marek Berry, photographed the lookbook on the street and in their home. “I think Tei Shi’s connection with Marie helped her feel confident in what she was wearing, which then translated into dynamic pictures,” Berry says. Laboucarié styled Tei Shi…

An athletic trainer is being called a “hero” for rushing to Damar Hamlin’s aid after the Buffalo Bills safety collapsed during a game earlier this week.Denny Kellington, assistant athletic trainer for the Buffalo Bills, jumped into action immediately after Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during the first quarter of “Monday Night Football” on Jan. 2, according to Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott.“For an assistant to find himself at that position and needing to take the action that he did and step up and take charge like he did … is nothing short of amazing,” McDermott said in a recent…

Shoppers line up outside a Costco to buy supplies after the Hawaii Department of Health on Wednesday advised residents they should stock up on a 14-day supply of food, water and other necessities for the potential risks of novel coronavirus in Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. February 28, 2020.Courtesy of Duane Tanouye via REUTERSCheck out the companies making headlines in midday trading.World Wrestling Entertainment — The wrestling entertainment stock surged nearly 17% after WWE announced that founder Vince McMahon is returning to its board of directors and that the company is exploring strategic moves. McMahon stepped down as CEO last year after…

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy Friday is on pace to receiver fewer than the 218 votes he needs to become House speaker for the 12th consecutive time this week.But in a sign he might be turning the tide, he picked up some votes from GOP lawmakers who have voted against him all week. He picked up Reps.-elect Dan Bishop of North Carolina, Josh Brecheen of Oklahoma, Michael Cloud of Texas, Andrew Clyde of Georgia and Byron Donalds of Florida as voting continued.Those pickups are a sign he could be inching closer to the speaker’s gavel as GOP holdouts digest a…

Cleveland Browns defensive end Jadeveon Clowney was sent home from the practice facility on Friday morning after publicly criticizing the organization in an interview just a day earlier and will likely be sidelined for the final regular season game on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Clowney, a three-time Pro Bowler, spoke harshly of his situation with Browns in an interview with Cleveland.com on Thursday, adding that after just his second season with the team he will more than likely not return.  “Ninety-five percent sure I won’t be back,” Clowney told the outlet. “But there’s still that five percent You never know…

Taylor Twellman has bid adieu to ESPN. Twellman announced Friday on Twitter he was leaving the network. “I can’t believe it’s been almost 13 years at ESPN,” Twellman wrote. “I have learned from the best and enjoyed every second of our soccer coverage: World Cup, UEFA, MLS, US Soccer, FA Cups, Open Cups you name it. Hosting SportsCenter and other programs as a former athlete has been a dream come true. The constructive criticism was vital and so important. “I’ve met so many people that are great at their craft in front and behind the camera. However, the best part…