Robots taking part in a martial arts performance at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala in Beijing, China on February 16, 2026. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Chinese humanoid robots are having a moment in the spotlight after a standout performance at the country’s annual Spring Festival Gala earlier this week, with videos…
A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. Good morning from San Francisco! It’s day three of the annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference — the biggest gathering of biotech and pharma execs, investors and analysts in…
President Donald Trump signs an executive order aimed at reducing the cost of prescription drugs and pharmaceuticals by 30% to 80% during an event in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images Several of the largest U.S. and European-based drugmakers inked deals with…
A variety of generic pills and capsules. Nenov | Moment | Getty Images Pharmaceutical firms are scrambling to respond to a fresh ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump demanding “binding commitments” to lower their drug prices stateside. The White House said Thursday that President Trump had sent letters to 17 major pharmaceutical firms outlining the…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 8, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to impose up to 200% tariffs on pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. “very soon.” “They’re going to be tariffs…
