Posts by Amelia Frost
People Who Took Wegovy Pill Instead Of Injection Still Lost Weight, Data Suggests
People who went from taking obesity injections to using Novo’s Wegovy pill continued to lose weight, according to newly released data. People who switched from injections to taking the pill were followed for three months and continued to lose weight. The news is based on an examination of data that the company provided Wednesday. The…
Read MoreBoeing Wins a $20B Defense Contract To Build The Next Generation Navy Fighter
Boeing has been chosen to manufacture the Navy’s sixth-generation carrier-based fighter jet. The contract to build the F/A-XX Strike Fighter under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program is valued at $20 billion. “The F/A-XX is a critical pillar in our commitment to maintaining peace through strength. F/A-XX will dominate contested airspace, extend operational reach,…
Read MoreFaster Search, Evaluation, and Decision-Making: How Realmo Is Using AI to Rewire Commercial Real Estate
Nearly every major commercial real estate firm is piloting AI, and few have much to show for it. One New York-headquartered platform is betting the payoff starts at the search bar. Finding a commercial property is only the first hurdle. Before a commercial property deal reaches the negotiating table, buyers and tenants have to find…
Read MoreCompensation Benchmarking Can Work Best When Data, Job Fit, and Business Context Align
Compensation decisions can appear stable from one budgeting cycle to the next, yet the market behind them keeps moving. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that wages and salaries for civilian workers rose 3.2% over the 12 months ending in June 2026. For employers, even gradual movement can make an older benchmark less useful…
Read MoreWhat Florida’s Property Tax Debate Is Really About
A recent statewide analysis commissioned by the Florida League of Cities found that property taxes account for roughly 43% of municipal general fund revenues in Florida, according to a Florida League of Cities analysis as reported by Florida Politics. Public safety alone consumes more than 56% of municipal general fund spending, according to coverage of…
Read MoreFlorida Injury Law Trends Amid Rising Insurance Reform Debates
Florida’s personal injury and insurance landscape has undergone significant legislative change in recent years, driven by sustained political pressure over rising insurance premiums and a series of major tort reform measures that have fundamentally altered how personal injury claims proceed throughout the state. Understanding these changes matters considerably for Florida residents and the broader national…
Read MoreFunToSee Island Ferry Reimagines the Route to Saint Lucia’s Resorts
Saint Lucia welcomed 435,659 stay-over visitors in 2024, as its tourism economy continued drawing travelers to resorts spread across the mountainous island. For many, the holiday begins with a long road transfer from Hewanorra International Airport in the south to resorts farther north and along the west coast. The geography is part of the attraction.…
Read MoreHow Kevin Brothen Is Building a New Chapter for OrthoSolutions Group Through People, Products, and Programs
When an established medical-device company considers its next stage of growth, new products, acquisitions, and technology may seem like natural places to begin. For Kevin Brothen, U.S. President of OrthoSolutions Group, his experience suggests that the foundation may come earlier: the people responsible for bringing those ambitions to life. His perspective places talent, culture, and…
Read MoreSmall Businesses Bring Marketing Back to the Neighborhood
Digital advertising appears to be presenting a more complex environment for small businesses, with rising media costs and acquisition pressures making paid visibility a more consequential investment. A 2026 Forbes analysis reported that customer acquisition costs had risen by roughly 60% over the previous couple of years, with media prices, audience fragmentation, ad fatigue, and…
Read MoreKatie Holmes Broke a Major Style Rule With the Perfect Fall Tote
Traditionally a large leather tote is not considered an appropriate evening bag. In fact, this is exactly the kind of accessory Succession’s Tom Wambsgans would describe as a “ludicrously capacious” faux pas, especially for a night on the town. “What is she carrying in there?” he’d ask, incredulously. “Her laptop? An extra-long charging cable?” Of…
Read MoreDan Ives Launches A $200 Million AI Fund, Opening Private Companies To Public Investors
Dan Ives is putting his name behind a new $200 million publicly traded fund designed to give ordinary market investors exposure to private companies building artificial intelligence technology and the infrastructure supporting it. Ives Ultra AI Opportunities Inc. priced its initial public offering at $10 a share, selling 20 million shares for gross proceeds of…
Read MoreLoneStar Brings Music, Giveaways and Festival-Weekend Experiences to Austin
Austin’s October festival season is about more than what happens on stage. The city has a long history of turning major music events into citywide experiences, something IBTimes has previously captured in its coverage of SXSW in Austin. For two weekends, restaurants, bars, local venues and the streets surrounding Zilker Park become part of the…
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