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Inter Move Ahead of Milan for Cagliari Forward Paul Mendy
Inter have reportedly moved ahead of Milan in the race to sign Cagliari forward Paul Mendy, with the 2007-born attacker attracting interest from both sides of the city. No terms with Cagliari have bee...
Grande Cosmetics Announces Actress Lucy Hale as First-Ever Brand Ambassador
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 28, 2026--
Wout Faes leaves Leicester City for Shabab Al Ahli
Leicester City have confirmed the departure of defender Wout Faes who has joined UAE Pro League side Al Ahli.The Belgian first joined the Foxes from Ligue 1 side Reims midway through the 2022/23 seaso...
Peanuts Entertainment, London-Based Production Company Focusing on Latin American Stories, Launches With Mirabal Sisters Feature ‘Alive in Their Garden’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Peanuts Entertainment, a production company focused on developing what it describes as “culturally rooted Latin American stories for international audiences,” has launched in London. The new outfit ha...
Chicago school board president candidate Jessica Biggs calls for putting student success over politics
Nvidia announces the biggest share buyback in history
Nvidia said on Monday that it would it expand its overall buyback program to $235 billion, the biggest in stock market history.
Faes leaves Leicester for UAE club Shabab Al Ahli
Out-of-favour Belgium international Wout Faes leaves Leicester City to join United Arab Emirates club Shabab Al Ahli.
Meet Eba, the San Juan Island dog that excels at sniffing out orcas for science
The pup who was once abandoned on the steps of a shelter gets a new unique job.
Vetter Expands Global Manufacturing Network to Support Future Customer Needs
RAVENSBURG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 28, 2026--
Did the Bulls Give Up On Rob Dillingham Too Early?
Shipping the young guard to Charlotte prioritizes roster harmony over raw potential. Discover why Buddy Hield’s perimeter spacing offers a superior fit for Chicago’s new offensive hierarchy.
Leader: Enemy’s Hoped-for Past Will Never Return
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei said the era Iran’s enemies seek to restore has ended forever, stressing that Iran has moved from dependence and humiliation to independence, strength and a prominent position in the Islamic world.
Biggest VMAs moments, from Madonna's performance to Taylor Swift's new record
Whether honoring the past with an accolade for Nirvana or christening the vocal spitfire Raye, the MTV Video Music Awards crisscrossed demographics and genres while sparking a few notable moments.
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $238 Million Refinancing for Miami Multifamily Community
BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 28, 2026--
Peter Krause and Rachel Keller ignore trends, embrace network TV
MINNESOTA — Network TV may eventually go the way of the telegram and rotary phone. But don’t expect its extinction anytime soon. Yes, streaming services and cable TV usually offer
Sweden faces political deadlock as center-left bloc fails to form government
Swedish Social Democratic Party leader Magdalena Andersson has abandoned efforts to form a four-party government. Deep divisions within the election-winning bloc have left Sweden in political deadlock.
The Healthcare Workforce Gap Is Set to Nearly Double by 2040
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 28, 2026--
High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall
Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall. Major U.S. airlines and analysts say fluctuating fuel costs make it hard to plan ahead.
Mercy Health upcoming free flu shot event
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Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Rebound Hopes Meet A Fair Value Reality Check
Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) has been drawing attention after its share price closed at CA$35.96, with recent returns showing mixed momentum over the past week, month, and past 3 months for investors tracking the stock. For context, Brookfield Business is coming off a weak stretch, with the share price down 27.31% year to date and 15.15% over the past 3 months. However, the 3-year total shareholder return of 84.94% still points to a much stronger longer-term outcome than the recent pullback...
Psycho-cardiovascular interaction network links mental health and heart disease
A new review proposes the psycho-cardiovascular interaction network (PCIN), a framework that links psychological and psychiatric factors with cardiovascular health and disease. The review integrates epidemiological evidence, system-level mechanisms, and molecular signaling pathways to explain how depression, anxiety, chronic stress, and other mental health conditions may contribute to cardiovascular disease (CVD), and vice versa. It focuses on five representative pathways—brain-derived neurotr
Navigating the American Dream: How Integrated Financial Tools, Credit and Rewards Can Help Small Businesses Succeed
(Feature Impact) Owning a small business has been a cornerstone of the “American Dream” for generations. It represents the chance to transform a passion into a livelihood and legacy. However, turning dreams into reality is rarely a smooth or easy process and requires more than ambition alone. Today’s business owners need support and access to tools that enable them to overcome challenges and keep growing.#placement_678081_0_i{width:100%;margin:0 auto;}var rnd = window.rnd || Math.floor(Math.random()*10e6);var pid678081 = window.pid678081 || rnd;var plc678081 = window.plc678081 || 0;var abkw = window.abkw || '';var absrc = 'https://ads.empowerlocal.co/adserve/;ID=181918;size=0x0;setID=678081;type=js;sw='+screen.width+';sh='+screen.height+';spr='+window.devicePixelRatio+';kw='+abkw+';pid='+pid678081+';place='+(plc678081++)+';rnd='+rnd+';click=CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER';var _absrc = absrc.split("type=js"); absrc = _absrc[0] + 'type=js;referrer=' + encodeURIComponent(document.location.href) + _absrc[1];document.write('');Recent research conducted by the Capital One Insights Center shows 75% of more than 1,000 surveyed small business owners with more than one employee and annual revenues of up to $20 million are confident about the future, and 69% believe their business is actively primed for growth.While this optimism is promising, 47% of business owners still said their operations either stayed the same or became less efficient over the past year, citing issues like back-office friction and fragmented financial systems that make it difficult to get a clear picture of the health of their businesses.If you’re a small business owner eager to grow but not sure how to get there, start with this advice from real small business owners and experts at Capital One.Identify Sources of FrictionBefore you can pour effort into growth, you must understand what barriers are holding you back. Take time to look under the hood of your business to identify where time and energy is being lost.For example, you may be among the 78% of small business owners who feel stressed and uncertain about expense management – think hours spent hunting for receipts, manually entering numbers into software and reconciling accounts. Operational challenges aren’t just a hassle; they also pull attention away from important priorities like serving your customers and planning for growth. “We were focused on making as many candles as possible, especially during the busy season,” said Katie Roering, co-owner of Fontana Candle Co. “A lot of the back-office tasks like procurement, raw material purchasing, forecasting – all the really important things – were done at 3 a.m., 8 p.m. or on Saturday and Sunday, and there really just was not enough time in the day to get everything done that we needed to. We just knew as we continued to grow, we needed to streamline our processes, build out our team and keep moving forward.”Use Integrated Tools to Manage FinancesInstead of balancing 10 different tracking and analysis tools, you can turn to one-stop solutions to improve efficiency. Time gets lost when you’re forced to manually gather and interpret relevant data before you’re able to act. You need a platform that handles the busywork for you.Integrated, or “all-in-one,” financial tools – like accounting and bookkeeping platforms with automation capabilities or business credit cards featuring built-in analytical tools – allow you to easily stay on top of cash flow and day-to-day operations. For small businesses where every hour and dollar makes a difference, consolidating and automating systems can have an immediate impact. In fact, 51% of survey respondents said integrated tools have already fueled their growth.Leverage Credit Access and Rewards WiselyGrowth requires capital, so access to credit is a game-changer for many business owners, with 77% describing it as a key factor in achieving business resilience. Having funds accessible when you need them makes your business more capable of weathering storms such as equipment failures and seasonal slowdowns. It also puts the power in your hands to act when an exciting opportunity presents itself, like an inventory flash sale or the chance to advertise in a new market.Access to credit comes with another advantage: rewards. By using credit cards for your daily business expenses, you can earn cash back, points or travel rewards. Whether you redeem these to cover everyday expenses, book business trips or reinvest in the business, they can act as a bonus source of income. Learn to maximize rewards like the 84% of small business cardholders surveyed so you aren’t leaving money on the table.To learn more about how small business owners can identify obstacles, employ integrated financial tools and use credit as a tool for growth, read the full report at capitalone.com/about/insights-center.Photos courtesy of Shutterstock
Wave Winners: Who Stood Out in Win Over Southern Miss?
Tulane used a late surge to pull off a 24-21 win at Yulman Stadium.
Madonna opens MTV VMAs with provocative performance and celebrity cameos
The woman responsible for two of the most indelible moments in MTV Video Music Awards history returned with her usual grandiose flair.
Malik Nabers totals five receptions
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers posted five receptions for 26 yards on six targets in Week 3
5 TV Shows To Watch If You Like The Dungeon Crawler Carl Books
Need something to watch while Dungeon Crawler Carl makes its way to Peacock? From death games to monster meals, these five shows have plenty to offer.
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has no 'specific' health issues: President
Masoud Pezeshkian said despite US claims senior cleric was injured, he has held 2 meetings with Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, and calls him 'completely healthy' | Anadolu
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Jared Jones vs. River Ryan
The Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.
UK to open new refugee resettlement routes for Afghan women and Palestinians
Exclusive: Move by Shabana Mahmood comes after closure of Afghan scheme last year but experts say numbers too small to deter Channel crossings
Chelsea 1-0 Arsenal, Women’s Super League: Post-match reaction
We take those!
Scientists Solve a Decades-Old Stick Insect Mystery
The discoveries could help manage stick insect outbreaks and reduce their impact on forestry and agriculture. Australia’s coastal landscapes are home to large stick insects belonging to the genus Anchiale, a group of closely related species. For decades, scientists and nature enthusiasts have documented them, uploading more than a thousand observations to databases like iNaturalist
ESPN College GameDay Week 5 location announced for 2026 season
College GameDay has announced its destination for Week 5.
Maha split shows all is not well with Kennedy’s US health revolution
Republicans worry Make America Healthy Again is an electoral liability while activists claim it has abandoned its values
The story behind our autograph cards
Irish illustrator draws our boys by handOur new autograph card sets for the 2026/27 season are now available at the Bullshop!What makes this year’s edition special? Every single player has been indi...
UFC Vegas 121 Results, Bonus Winners And Highlights
Raul Rosas Jr. stopped Raoni Barcelos at 1:38 of the fifth round at UFC Vegas 121. Full results, bonus winners and the latest on Barcelos.
Braves News: Phillies flounder, fish fry, more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday
Alabama football TE Josh Ford addresses punch from Dylan Stewart
Alabama football TE Josh Ford took a punch from South Carolina star LB Dylan Stewart in UA's win Saturday. Here's what he said about it.
Bills Elevate One Player from Practice Squad for Week 3
With Jordan Hancock sidelined by a hamstring injury, undrafted rookie Te’Cory Couch joins the active roster to bolster a depleted secondary ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Chargers.
Raiders’ defensive makeover has an unexpected star leading the charge
Nakobe Dean is wasting no time proving his value in Las Vegas, as the Raiders’ $36 million linebacker has quickly emerged as the “glue” of their revamped defense.
Justin Herbert's brother set to make NFL debut for Chargers
Meet the Chargers newest tight end.
Evening College Football Live Thread
if your primary objective for this Saturday was to watch the Georgia Bulldogs put up a dominant win in Sanford Stadium then you can mark that one mission accomplished. If you’re now looking for something to do, there are plenty of other intriguing matchups on the slate for this evening. South Carolina travels to Alabama […]
Live from Tuscaloosa: South Carolina battles Alabama in search of first SEC win
The Gamecocks haven’t beat Alabama since 2010. The last time USC won in Tuscaloosa was in 2004.
Pakistan’s Political Standoff Deepens as Imran Khan’s PTI Delays Islamabad March
Just twenty-four hours before a nationwide protest march […]
Alabama teens getting their own version of TikTok under sweeping $100M deal
TikTok must disable its "For You" page for minors and enforce two-hour daily screen time limits under a landmark $100 million Alabama settlement.
Kyle Monangai expected to play in Week 3
Bears RB Kyle Monangai set for normal workload after full practice
Questionable tag for Tyson Bagent
Bears QB Tyson Bagent was cleared to practice but Week 3 status still uncertain
Justin Verlander Empties the Tank in Final MLB Start
Justin Verlander pitched 5.1 innings with six strikeouts before his daughter, Genevieve, joined him on the mound to end his legendary career.
Sacramento Kings Player Profile: Keegan Murray
Taking a look at the player profile for Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray.
Jamaal Pritchett signed to 53-man roster
Jets WR Jamaal Pritchett moves from practice squad to 53-man roster
Confirmed: Five Barcelona players start for Spain against England
World champions Spain kick off their UEFA Nations League campaign tonight with an away contest against England at Wembley.This will be La Roja’s first game after they beat Argentina 1-0 in the final...
Their Entrepreneur Mom Inspired These Birmingham Sisters to Go Into Business Together
When sisters Katherine McRee and Susan Ray opened The Lili Pad in 2004, they were two young moms following in their late mother’s entrepreneurial footsteps. Twenty-two years later, their Cahaba Height...
How to watch Alabama State football vs Mississippi Valley State
Where to watch or stream Alabama State football's game against Mississippi Valley State in Week 4.
Alabama State football vs Mississippi Valley State live updates, analysis
Alabama State football plays Mississippi Valley State in the conference opener. Follow live score updates, highlights, key plays and instant analysis.
The issues Mourinho is struggling to fix at Real
Jose Mourinho only returned to Real Madrid in July but a lot needs to improve in order for there to be a title race in La Liga.
Bellamy support crucial after serious injury
Winger Wes Burns hopes to repay Craig Bellamy's support during a long-term injury by making an impact for Wales in the Nations League.
Svensson, Bellingham, Nwaneri and Bensebaini win for their countries
Daniel Svensson and the Swedish national team faced Romania in the UEFA Nations League. Svensson was not initially in the starting lineup, but came on in the 63rd minute with the score at 2-1 and help...
Also, Zion Williamson is listed at 277 lbs. From …
Also, Zion Williamson is listed at 277 lbs. From …
*271 actually. But we never chased a number on the …
*271 actually. But we never chased a number on the …
New $55 Kalshi referral code “OREGONLIVE55” updated for politics and Friday MLB live odds
The Kalshi referral code OREGONLIVE55 now carries its $55 bonus to every Kalshi market—deposit $25, trade $80 on Mariners–Astros, Dodgers–Padres and Senate odds.
Week 3 injury report for Cleveland
The Cleveland Browns have posted their Week 3 injury report
TikTok settles for over $100 million in mental health lawsuit, Alabama AG says
The Alabama Attorney General’s Office announced Friday it reached a minimum $100 million settlement deal with TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, days before a state court was set to hear arg…
Florida business owners say minimum wage increase could help retain Alabama workers
Supreme Court Ruling Could Have Limited Impact on Voter Screening in Midterms
Federal law requires a 90-day “quiet period” before elections, likely restricting the immediate scope of a decision that allows the use of a citizenship database to examine voter rolls.
Yankees flop after CC Sabathia ceremony, lose to Orioles
Well, the pregame was nice at least.
Could New York use expanded federal voter citizenship database?
New York election officials can now choose to use an expanded federal database to verify the citizenship of people on voter rolls.
White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’
Some Democrats say taxpayer-funded ad could be illegal government propaganda aimed at influencing voters
Montella: ‘Turkiye incredible against France, same mentality with Italy’
Vincenzo Montella saw an ‘incredible performance’ from Turkiye in the 1-0 defeat to France, and wants to see the same ‘spirit’ when they play Italy on Monday in the Nations League.That will be...
Vacant South Philadelphia property pipe leak creates 8-inch deep "pond" in nearby business lot
New book, class aim to help ranching families pass businesses to future generations
Rawls and Davis college collaborate on a book with the Ranching Heritage Center.
New book, class aim to help ranching families pass businesses to future generations
Rawls and Davis college collaborate on a book with the Ranching Heritage Center.
Bluehost study: Most small businesses adopt AI but struggle with confidence in tools
Business owners who report high confidence in navigating AI tools are nearly three times as likely to see a positive boost in overall revenue, according to Bluehost.
Malik Nabers expected to play in Week 3
Giants WR Malik Nabers not on injury report for Week 3 after two full practices
U.N. Releases New List of Companies It Says Do Business With Israeli Settlements
Israel condemned the database of firms tied to activity in the occupied West Bank as a “political tool” to advance “a smear campaign.”
Trump Releases ‘Love Me’ Message in New Ad Paid for with Public Money and Using an Unauthorized Song Ahead of Midterm Elections
“I am looking at lawyers and handling this internally,” JMSN, the artist who recorded the song, said
Murray, Baldwin Lead Colleagues in Demanding Vought Abandon Any and All Plans to Exert Political Control Over NIH Funding
Lawmakers emphasize need for Republicans to join Democrats and support new guardrails in law to protect the integrity of NIH’s grantmaking process following long line of politically motivated attacks on NIH ICYMI: Senator Murray on Trump’s Latest Plan to Politicize Lifesaving NIH Research ICYMI: Murray on Trump Admin Scrapping Plans for Executive Order to Empower […]
Clemson vs Cal Q&A with Write for California
For the first time since destroying Alabama 44-16 for a National Championship in 2019, Clemson is going back to Cali. The Tigers have a late Friday night game against one of the ACC’s newest members, the Cal Bears. Jesse Miller-Gordon of WriteforCalifornia.com joins us to talk Cal football, what Tiger fans can expect in Berkley, […]
Here’s How Trump Is Building a National Citizenship Database to Check Voters
The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to deploy a system that merges personal data from across the government. Questions remain about its reliability.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The Supreme Court on Friday lifted restrictions on a controversial federal voter database before November’s elections, granting President Donald Trump a temporary win in his aggressive campaign against noncitizen voting.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use federal voter eligibility database
The emergency order allows states, for now, to use the Department of Homeland Security program, called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use federal voter eligibility database
The emergency order allows states, for now, to use the Department of Homeland Security program, called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements.
Scientists clone Southern Africa’s wild fruit trees as forests disappear
Plant geneticist Alice Muchugi recalls meeting a group of furious fruit sellers on the side of a dusty road not far from Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare, in 2024. They told her that a group of men armed with chainsaws had felled some of the district’s most prolific fruit trees, robbing the women of a steady source […]
Supreme Court allows Trump administration to use expanded database for potential voter purges
Critics have said the data could lead to U.S. citizens being kicked off the voter rolls, but the justices noted the law prohibits broad voter purges in the weeks leading up to an election.
“DWTS” judge Carrie Ann Inaba elaborates on Giada De Laurentiis critiques beyond new 1-word review rule
“Dancing With the Stars” implemented a new rule that only allowed two judges to provide feedback, while a third had to react in one word.
Supreme Court Allows Expansive Federal Database for Voter Screening
Critics of a citizenship database built by the Trump administration have raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration use revamped federal voter eligibility database for now
The emergency order allows states, for now, to use the Department of Homeland Security program, called Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, or SAVE,
Sean Gunn retires from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Rocket raccoon role
LOS ANGELES — Sean Gunn has no plans to continue his motion capture role for "Guardians of the Galaxy" character Rocket raccoon. The physical demands involved in creating Marvel Cinematic
What a Documentary About Cats Taught Me About Private Equity
CBHR’s Michael Goldhaber, featured in the new documentary New York Cat Crisis, explains how private equity’s roll-up of veterinary clinics is driving up pet care costs and leaving struggling New Yorkers to abandon pets they can no longer afford to treat.
Best of Denton 2026: Winners and Finalists
See all of this year's 2025 Best of Denton winners and finalists! For more information about the Best of Denton awards, visit bestofdenton.com.
Yes, CDC study finds, Americans are drinking more water. Here’s the data.
Latest CDC research shows an increase in adults and kids who reported drinking more water as a beverage choice.
From 650,000 players to the number one target
City's devotion to data is at the heart of their efforts to close the gap on Arsenal and BBC Sport has been given unprecedent access to the inner workings of the club's metrics machine as we uncover some of the secrets guiding their work - particularly regarding player recruitment and sales. The starting point for any new signing is City's database of 650,000 footballers from around the world.
Alabama is taking TikTok to trial over teen mental health claims in a U.S. first
The trial, beginning Monday in Montgomery, is the first case against TikTok to reach a jury in sweeping social media litigation
Pioneer of China NewCo model sued in US over trade secret misuse, double-dealing
A legal feud unfolding in New York is putting a spotlight on the work of a business development veteran who is credited for pioneering one of biopharma’s hottest dealmaking mechanism: the China “NewCo” model. In a lawsuit originally filed in New York state court and recently moved to federal court, China’s Lepu Medical Technology has alleged that biopharma business development consultant Su Zhang, who was hired to help shop its GLP-1 weight-loss candidates to Western partners, engaged in corporate double-dealing and trade secret leaks. According to the complaint, while acting as Lepu’s primary dealmaking liaison for a group of obesity and metabolic disease drug candidates, Zhang was secretly double-dipping as the acting chief business officer for a direct competitor, BrightGene Pharmaceutical. “She never adequately disclosed the role, never sought Lepu’s consent, and never proposed any safeguard,” Lepu alleged in its complaint, which was filed in July after Zhang’s consulting firm, CoDevCo, sought certain transaction-based success fees from its angry customer through an arbitration process in Singapore. Lepu, the parent company of Lepu Biopharma, has asked Zhang to pay back its $500,000 retainer and disgorge all benefits she received during the alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, plus other damages and relief. The company has also requested the court grant injunctions to protect Lepu’s trade secrets. The ill-fated partnership officially kicked off in December 2024, when Lepu tapped CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism” to identify collaborators for the company’s drug candidates. According to Lepu’s complaint, Zhang personally negotiated and signed the agreement as managing director for CoDevCo, which used her home address. Before the Lepu deal, Zhang made a name following a short stint as the global head of business development for Hengrui Pharmaceuticals. It was during her tenure that Hengrui signed a landmark deal granting exclusive rights for a portfolio of GLP-1 assets to Hercules, which was at that time newly established by a group of private equity and venture capital firms. In addition to the regular upfront and milestone payments, Hengrui also gained an equity stake in Hercules, which later became Kailera Therapeutics. The Hengrui-Hercules deal opened a new paradigm, where a Chinese biopharma company spins off certain early-stage assets to investors for further development through the creation of a new company abroad. The “NewCo” model quickly came into vogue as it allows Western investors to access high-potential assets originating from China at an early stage while giving the Chinese licensors an opportunity to reap long-term benefits through equity stakes in the new firms. The NewCo model proved its value when Kailera staged a record-breaking $625 million IPO on Nasdaq this April, merely two years into the Hengrui deal. Related Kailera CEO 'knew we were in a good spot' before obesity biotech's record-breaking $625M IPO On her LinkedIn page, Zhang described her work at Hengrui as “[b]uilding team and capability from the ground up,” forming NewCo and major pharma partnerships worth billions of dollars. Lepu clearly wanted that kind of track record to help boost its own cardiometabolic portfolio, which includes a range of assets for obesity, Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and muscle preservation during weight loss treatment. “Lepu’s pipeline is very valuable, but only if Lepu could secure the right international partner to expand into the overseas market during the available commercial window,” the company argued in its complaint. The Chinese biotech said it had little knowledge of U.S. laws, customs or business practices in the business development field, and therefore “needed to rely entirely” on the expertise of Zhang and her team as the firm’s first engagement of a U.S.-based BD consultant. “Zhang’s dominating influence on the business development strategy is further evidenced by the fact that she personally controlled the business-development communications on behalf of Lepu with potential partners,” Lepu said in its complaint. After entering the deal, Zhang introduced Lepu to her four associates. According to Lepu’s version of events, all of them were allegedly employed at different time points to perform similar jobs at other Chinese companies that Lepu described as its competitors, while having access to Lepu’s confidential information. As such, Lepu described Zhang’s team as “a roster of individuals whose primary professional loyalty, by virtue of their concurrent full-time employment, ran to Lepu’s competitors.” As well as the specific examples set out in the case, a look at Lepu’s deals over the period suggests Zhang may have been involved in at least one transaction. During their partnership, Lepu, through its subsidiary Shanghai Minwei Biotechnology, also out-licensed its GLP-1/GIP/FGF21 agonist MWN105 to a NewCo called Sidera Bio in the fall of 2025. The deal included an upfront and near-term payment of $35 million, up to $1.01 billion in milestones, and a 9.99% stake in the Danish startup. It seems likely that Zhang facilitated the Minwei deal given that Lepu is on record as having used CoDevCo as its “exclusive business development mechanism.” The big shock for Lepu came in the form of a news article on June 25, 2025. The article, reporting on phase 2 data for BrightGene’s GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist BGM0504, identified Zhang as acting chief business officer of the Lepu rival. Blindsided by her association with BrightGene, Lepu confronted Zhang in July 2025. “Lepu was given assurances that there was nothing to be concerned about and told that Zhang would explain the matter to Lepu,” Lepu alleged in its complaint. “Zhang never did.” Lepu claimed that Zhang had the motive and opportunity to steer potential prospective partners toward BrightGene or other competitors. Later, in February 2026, one of Zhang’s associates joined BrightGene as the vice president for global business development, according to the complaint. Around the same time, Lepu sent written demand letters asking Zhang to account for her BrightGene role, identify what confidential data were shared with the rival firm, and provide any conflict-of-interest or firewall policies during the engagement. According to Lepu, neither CoDevCo nor Zhang answered the questions in their responses. Related Novo vs. KBP: How a $1.3B deal turned into a fraud accusation and an international legal fight In a motion to dismiss filed with the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of New York on Sept. 4, Zhang’s legal team argued that Lepu’s agreement was signed with CoDevCo, and that an employee of the contractor does not owe fiduciary duties to the client. In its complaint, Lepu said: “That CoDevCo was the contracting entity does not insulate Zhang from personal liability for duties she personally undertook and personally breached.” Taking the argument one step further, the defending party argued that the consulting agreement “does not create a fiduciary relationship even between CoDevCo and Lepu; instead, it identifies CoDevCo as an independent contractor retained to market Lepu’s business to potential western partners.” Although CoDevCo was Lepu’s exclusive business-development contractor, there were no terms stipulating that the consulting firm should serve only Lepu, Zhang’s lawyer noted. As to Lepu’s claims that Zhang misappropriated trade secrets, the defendant argued that Lepu authorized the use of the information so Zhang’s team could perform their service per the agreement. In a rebuttal filed on Sept. 11, Lepu’s lawyer set out why they believe the Chinese biotech satisfied New York law’s misappropriation definition by alleging that the defendant used a trade secret “in breach of a duty or through improper means.” As an alternative to dismissing the suit, the defendant suggested the action should be stayed pending outcomes from the arbitration of a separate case in Singapore. While NewCo pioneer Zhang is defending her business arrangements, momentum behind the NewCo trend has continued unabated into 2026. Through August, Chinese biotech assets have spurred 15 NewCo deals this year, according to local trade publication PharmaDJ.
Trump to campaign in deep-red states as GOP plays defense
The president is expected to hold rallies in Oklahoma and Alabama next week.
⚾️ Y! Sports AM: Season finale
Who will claim the last two playoff spots on the final weekend of the MLB regular season?
DNA database of UK dogs could help police collar criminals
Experts working on database that could identify particular breeds involved in crimes, or rule out canine suspects
Welcome to the home stretch
💰 And a first look at an unusual new spending effort on behalf of U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.
Maintaining their own health: Support group offers rest for dementia caregivers
Caregiving is hard, and caregivers need support to continue in this demanding role for days, months and even years.
Aston Villa defender Scott signs first professional deal
Aston Villa defender Katie Scott has signed her first professional contract with the club.WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Villans this morning.The 1...