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US President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday signed a presidential memorandum, announcing a crackdown on pharmaceutical advertising on television and social media platforms, a move that could disrupt billions of dollars in annual ad spending, reported Bloomberg. According to the report, the memorandum directs the federal health agencies to require pharmaceutical companies to disclose more

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An article from Construction Dive rounds up recent coverage surrounding mental health initiatives and best practices ahead of five days of stand-downs and webinars. Published Sept. 8, 2025 kali9 via Getty Images Monday marks the beginning of Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Contractors across the country will kick off the week with a stand-down and a

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI — For 16 years, Bradley Company’s Healthy Handwashing Survey™ has tracked how Americans’ restroom expectations influence behavior. The 2025 findings confirm what many plumbing and facility professionals already know: a restroom isn’t just a utility—it’s a direct reflection of a facility’s management, brand, and values. The numbers make it clear: 84% say an

Topline A promised report from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will claim the use of the common painkiller Tylenol during pregnancy is a potential cause for autism, The Wall Street Journal reported, while the drug’s maker maintains the drug’s safety. The report is slated to publish this month. (Photo by Andrew

What were the employment trends in August 2025? The August jobs report showed meager job growth of 22,000 , with the unemployment rate edging up to 4.3% from the 4.2% reported in July. The pace fell well below the prior 12 months, when 128,000 jobs were added. Earnings growth also ebbed, slowing to 3.7%. The health

The Lighthouse construction industry charity has reported a small profit, despite spending more than it earned in 2024. The Ipswich-based organisation, which tackles mental health in the construction industry, spent £4.6m in the year ended 31 December 2024, with £1.8m spent on “welfare and benevolence” for charity users and £1.25m spent on fundraising and publicity. 

Corporate America has watched its spending on employee healthcare rise steadily higher over the past three years, but 2026 is shaping up to reflect the biggest increase in a decade. Employers predict that healthcare spending will rise by 9%, according to a new survey, after an 8% spike this year, the previous 10-year high. The

RFK Jr. Doesn’t Know How Many People Died Of COVID, He Tells Senate Committee Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics. Sep 04, 2025, 02:44pm EDT Topline Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he doesn’t know how many people died of COVID-19, blaming the Biden administration for keeping

Kelly L. Faloon is a contributing editor and writer to Contractor, Contracting Business magazine and HPAC Engineering and principal of Faloon Editorial Services. The former editor of Plumbing & Mechanical magazine, Faloon has more than 26 years of experience in the plumbing and heating industry and more than 35 years in B2B publishing. She started a freelance writing and editing business in

Key takeaways: $300 million outflows from US-listed Ethereum ETFs represent just 1.3% of assets under management. Derivatives positioning and stable long-to-short ratios suggest strong $4,300 support despite leveraged long liquidations. Ether (ETH) rallied 4.7% on Wednesday, pushing further from the $4,300 level after breaking its seven-day downtrend. Derivatives data suggest resilience despite notable outflows from

The GST Council on Wednesday decided to exempt life and health insurance premiums for individuals from Goods and Services Tax (GST). Until now, policyholders were paying an 18% GST on premiums, a levy that had long been a point of contention for the insurance industry. The exemption comes into effect on 22 September. The move

Home Economy News GST Council Meet Highlights: Tax rates slashed from roti, paratha to TVs as Council approves overhaul of rates GST Council meet Highlights: GST tax rates on common use items ranging from hair oil to corn flakes, TVs, and personal health and life insurance policies were slashed after the all-powerful GST Council approved a

You are here: Home / News / Bitcoin Price Drops 14% After Record High – Is It Just a Healthy Correction? Bitcoin slid 14% from $124,474 to $107,350 after U.S. inflation data shook investor sentiment. Traders still expect a Fed rate cut in September, with odds rising to 87.6% despite the recent pullback. On-chain signals