AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPolitics & Power: Trump’s revenge tour keeps rolling—he helped knock out GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana, a warning that dissenters get purged. Health & Pharma: Eli Lilly says its experimental weight-loss drug retatrutide helped people lose up to 30% (about 85 pounds) in a late-stage trial, with FDA filing expected soon. Courts & Tech: TikTok is asking North Carolina’s Supreme Court to dismiss “addiction” charges, arguing the state can’t claim jurisdiction just because users are there. Local Economy & Jobs: Novant Health and NCWorks are teaming up for regional hiring events in Brunswick and New Hanover counties. Business & Growth: Duke University says a new small data center will boost “environmental responsibility and sustainability,” while a separate NC bill would regulate data centers and limit local incentive deals. Community & Recovery: Lake Lure has reopened after Helene debris removal, a major step for the western NC tourism economy.
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