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Quarterbacks Jayden Daniels versus Lamar Jackson should be pure fireworks, but it's far from the only intriguing matchup this weekend. Henry has scored in all five games this season while rushing for a league-high 572 yards. Considering down and distance, Henry has rushed for 229 yards more than expected, according to advanced NFL stats. Kirk Cousins, meanwhile, is fifth in passing yards per game despite a slow start for Atlanta’s offense. The Lions are conceding 349.0 yards per game, 11th-worst in the NFL.

Persons: Jayden Daniels, Lamar Jackson, Robert Saleh, QB Drake Maye, Daniels, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Henry, Joe Flacco, Flacco, Anthony Richardson, Will Levis, Derek Carr, Spencer Rattler, Deshaun Watson, it’s, Devonta Smith, A.J, Brown, Aidan O’Connell, Gardner Minshew, Davante Adams, isn’t, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, —, Joe Burrow, Buffalo skidding, Josh Allen, Robert Saleh —, Aaron Rodgers, “, ”, haven’t, Caleb Williams, Jordan Love, they're, Drake Maye, Maye, Bo Nix hasn’t, He’s, Justin Herbert, Andy Dalton, Kirk Cousins, Dak Prescott Organizations: Ravens, The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Dallas, NFC, Patriots, Houston Texans, Washington, NFL, Colts, Titans, Richardson, Buccaneers, Kansas City, Browns, Eagles, Cleveland, Steelers, Raiders, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Bengals, Giants, Bills, Jets, Lions, Buffalo, Jaguars, Bears, Chicago, Panthers, Rams, Jacksonville, Cardinals, Packers, Green, Los, Arizona, 49ers, Texans, Dolphins, Houston, Chargers, Broncos, Denver, Falcons, Prescott, The Lions Locations: Baltimore, New England, Washington, Jacksonville, New Orleans, Cincinnati, London, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tampa Bay and New York, Carolina, Pittsburgh

☆ American sports commissioners unite for new anti-hate campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The commissioners of MLB, MLS, the NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL and WNBA, as well as the president of NASCAR, are the brainchildren behind a new campaign to curb hate in America. The Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, founded by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, will back the campaign called “Timeout Against Hate.” Kraft met with the commissioners of the aforementioned sports leagues earlier this year to discuss a potential campaign, and they are committing $50 million to spread the message. “Why in sports do you take a timeout?,” Kraft told NBC News. Last year, Kraft met with more than 80 sports figures to discuss how sports could be used to combat hate in America. The commissioners ultimately gathered in the NFL’s “main conference room,” per Kraft.

Persons: Robert Kraft, ” Kraft, —, Shaquille O’Neal, Billie Jean King, Candace Parker, Joe Torre, Kraft, Roger Goodell, “, ” Goodell, ” Organizations: MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, NWSL, NASCAR, The Foundation, Combat, New England Patriots, NBC News, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Kraft Locations: America, Germany, York

☆ Breanna Stewart seeks redemption in second straight WNBA Finals apperance
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart has a golden opportunity to complete her redemption tour as the franchise aims for its first championship when the WNBA Finals tip off Thursday. The Liberty lost to the Las Vegas Aces in the Finals last year, Stewart’s first season with the team. 1 overall pick, struggled during the postseason run, averaging career playoff worsts in points per game and field-goal percentage. She especially struggled in the championship round, averaging only 16.3 points per game on 36.2% shooting from the field. “No matter what, it’s a really tough time,” Stewart said the night New York clinched a Finals berth.

Persons: Breanna Stewart, Stewart’s, Stewart, Becky Hammon, ” Hammon, Las, Kelsey Plum, it’s, ” Stewart, Marta, ”, Stewart —, Napheesa Collier, Collier, A'Ja Wilson, “ We’re, “ Organizations: New York Liberty, WNBA, Liberty, Las Vegas Aces, New, Las, Aces, York, Seattle Storm, Minnesota Lynx, Lynx, Connecticut Huskies, Paris Olympics Locations: Las Vegas, Minnesota Lynx . New York, Minnesota

☆ Former Pfizer CEO, finance chief step back from Starboard's activist campaign
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Former Pfizer CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Frank D'Amelio said Wednesday evening that they would step away from Starboard Value's campaign at the struggling pharmaceutical giant, just days after news of the activist's stake broke. Read and D'Amelio said they were "fully supportive" of Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla in a joint statement made via an investment bank and confirmed to be authentic. The duo had been in contact with a number of directors shortly before news of Starboard's stake broke Sunday evening, according to people familiar with the matter. For executives to join, and then walk away from an activist's campaign is highly unusual. It was also not immediately clear what impact, if any, the breakaway would have on Starboard's campaign.

Persons: Ian Read, Donald Trump, Frank D'Amelio, Read, D'Amelio, Albert Bourla, Jeff Smith, Bourla Organizations: Pfizer, White, Washington , D.C, Guggenheim Securities, dealmaking, CNBC, Autodesk, Wall Street, Corp Locations: Washington ,

Shaw revealed on Thursday it had amassed a roughly $1 billion stake in industrial gas giant Air Products and Chemicals, the second activist stake at the $71 billion company. Shaw, is seeking a clear succession plan for Air Product's CEO, 80-year-old Seifi Ghasemi. Shaw also took aim at how Air Products has structured some of its largest deals. Shaw said in its presentation to Air Products' board that the company has begun significant hydrogen projects costing many billions of dollars, without any guaranteed cash flow. Air Products declined to comment on either activist engagement.

Persons: Shaw, Paul Hilal's, Mantle, Ghasemi, Scott Sutton, Olin, D.E, Hilal's, Linde Organizations: Air Products, Chemicals, Air Product's, D.E, Products

Ian Read, chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer Inc., gestures as he speaks during a panel session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Activist Starboard Value accused Pfizer of threatening litigation against the company's former CEO and CFO in order to get them to break ranks with the investor's nascent turnaround campaign at the pharmaceutical giant. Pfizer shares slipped overnight as news of the two executive's breakaway emerged, and opened down roughly 2.5% in Thursday morning trading. Starboard's Smith said that when the activist approached the two executives, both expressed "concerns" about Pfizer's direction under Bourla and offered to help Starboard in its turnaround campaign. Starboard's Smith and Bourla are slated to meet in person next week, Smith said, confirming earlier reports.

Persons: Ian Read, Pfizer, Jeff Smith, Frank D'Amelio's, Smith, Albert Bourla, Starboard's Smith Organizations: Pfizer Inc, Economic, Pfizer Locations: Davos, Switzerland

☆ Aaron Rodgers on accusations he wanted Jets coach Robert Saleh fired: 'Patently false'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday refuted speculation that he played a role in the firing of head coach Robert Saleh. “I resent any of those accusations because they’re patently false,” Rodgers said on "The Pat McAfee Show" when asked if he played a role in Saleh’s dismissal. “I love Coach Saleh, we have a very solid relationship. Aaron Rodgers and coach Robert Saleh last month during a home game. After the game, Saleh said they could be linked to the tricky cadence Rodgers uses.

Persons: Aaron Rodgers, Robert Saleh, “, ” Rodgers, Pat McAfee, Saleh, Rodgers, Adam, Robert, he’s, Woody Johnson, New York, He’s, Jim McIsaac, rebuff, didn't Organizations: New York Jets, Jets, Minnesota Vikings, Vikings, Buffalo Bills, AFC East, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots Locations: London, New

☆ Saints QB Derek Carr will miss multiple games with an oblique injury: Reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is expected to miss multiple games with an oblique injury according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport. Carr was injured in the fourth quarter of the Saints’ 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night. Carr has completed 70.3% of his passes for New Orleans (2-3) so far this season, the second-best mark of his career. The Saints scored 91 points in the first two weeks of the season but only 67 over the last three. The Saints' next two games are against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this upcoming Sunday, and the Denver Broncos the following Thursday.

Persons: Derek Carr, Mike Garafolo, Ian Rapoport, Carr, ” Carr, Jake Haener, Haener Organizations: Orleans Saints, NFL, Saints, Kansas City Chiefs, New, Kansas City, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos Locations: New Orleans, Carr

☆ Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye to make first career start Sunday vs. Texans: Reports
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

The New England Patriots will start rookie quarterback Drake Maye in their Week 6 matchup against the Houston Texans, per multiple reports. Maye was the third overall pick in April’s NFL Draft and will be making his first career start. Maye, 22, has appeared in only one game for New England so far this season. New England is also second-to-last in the league in points per game and total yards per game. New England will play the Texans coming off a loss to the Dolphins, in which the Patriots had only 148 yards passing.

Persons: Drake Maye, Maye, Jacoby Brissett, Brissett, Chicago's Caleb Williams, Washington's Jayden Daniels, Mac Jones Organizations: New England Patriots, Houston Texans, NFL, Patriots, AFC East, New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, North Carolina, ACC, Texans, Dolphins Locations: Maye, New England, England, Mac Jones . New England

☆ Khalen Saunders, brother of Taylor Swift backup dancer, picks off Patrick Mahomes
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift had more than one connection on the field in the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints on Monday. Khalen Saunders, a defensive tackle for the Saints, is the brother of Kameron Saunders, a backup dancer for Swift — who was in attendance Monday night — during her widely acclaimed Eras Tour. Khalen Saunders #50 of the New Orleans Saints returns an interception during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, in Kansas City, Mo., on Monday. Khalen Saunders, 28, is in his second year with the Saints. He played four seasons with Kansas City and won two Super Bowls with the team (and Kelce) before he joined New Orleans in 2022.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Khalen Saunders, Kameron Saunders, Swift, Khalen, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Jamie Squire Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, New Orleans Saints, GEHA, Arrowhead, ESPN, Chiefs, New, Saints, Kansas City Locations: Kansas City, Mo, London, New Orleans

☆ Taylor Swift attends 'Monday Night Football' in Kansas City for Chiefs-Saints
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Pop star Taylor Swift, the girlfriend of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is attending her first Chiefs game since Week 2 on Monday night. Swift was spotted entering Kansas City’s stadium leading up to the team’s matchup with the New Orleans Saints. She first began appearing at Chiefs games in September of last season. Though Kansas City is undefeated, Kelce hasn’t played up to his usual standard this year. Through four games, he is averaging the fewest yards per reception and yards per game of his career.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, Kelce —, Kelce, Kelce hasn’t, Isiah Pacheco, Rashee Rice Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, New, New Orleans Saints, Kelce, Chargers, Kansas City Locations: Kansas, New Orleans

☆ In the past week, 4 of Elon's direct reports have announced they are leaving Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-08 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Multiple Tesla executives announced they are leaving or have left over the past week. AdvertisementTesla has been shedding executives ahead of its Robotaxi event, with four of Elon Musk's direct reports saying they'd left the company over the past week. Tesla's director of public policy and business development Jos Dings announced on LinkedIn that he was leaving the company on October 1. On October 6, global vehicle automation and safety policy lead Marc Van Impe also announced on LinkedIn he had left Tesla. In total, Musk has lost eight of his direct reports at Tesla over the past year.

Persons: —, Tesla, Elon Musk's, they'd, Nagesh Saldi, Bloomberg, Jos Dings, Marc Van Impe, Van Impe, Rohan Patel, Dings, David Zhang, hadn't, Daniel Ho, Musk, Drew Baglino, Rebecca Tinucci, Supercharging, Elon Organizations: Tesla, Service, Business, LinkedIn, SpaceX, Tesla's, Warner Bros Locations: Burbank , California

☆ Texans, Bengals, Cardinals headline biggest wins of NFL Week 5
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

The second quarter of the NFL season began Sunday with some key matchups — an important AFC North showdown, a potential playoff preview between AFC contenders, a pivotal divisional battle in the NFC West and more. Texans get statement win over the BillsIs Houston the biggest challenger to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC? The Cardinals escaped with a 24-23 win in San Francisco on Sunday despite trailing by 10 in the fourth quarter. Niners kicker Jake Moody was injured in the second quarter, which played a factor in the loss. Seattle’s loss keeps both the 49ers and Cardinals within one game of the division lead.

Persons: Stroud, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, Burrow, Jackson, Derrick Henry, Jordan Mason, Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan, Kyler Murray, Purdy, Jake Moody, San Francisco, Arizona —, Daniel Jones Organizations: NFL, AFC, NFC, Texans, Bills, Houston, Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo, Jets, Dolphins, AFC East, Chiefs, Ravens, Bengals, Baltimore, Cincinnati, 49ers, The Cardinals, Sunday, Francisco, San, Giants, Seahawks, Cardinals, Seattle, New York Giants Locations: Buffalo, The, San Francisco, Arizona, York

☆ Activist Starboard Value has $1 billion Pfizer stake, taps former executives for help, sources say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Activist investor Starboard Value has a roughly $1 billion stake in pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and is seeking to mount a turnaround at the struggling company, according to people familiar with the matter. Starboard believes that Pfizer's current leadership, under CEO Albert Bourla, has stepped away from historically disciplined cost structure and investment in novel drugs. One particularly concerning example to Starboard was Pfizer's acquisition of Global Blood Therapeutics. Pfizer pulled a drug for sickle cell disease it got just two years ago via the roughly $5 billion acquisition. Still, more than $100 billion in shareholder value has evaporated since the Covid-19 pandemic faded largely into the rearview mirror.

Persons: Ian Read, Frank D'Amelio, Albert Bourla, Oxbryta, Read, Jeff Smith, Angelica Peebles Organizations: Pfizer, Blood Therapeutics, Autodesk, Street

☆ Deshaun Watson reaches new low in Browns' loss to Commanders
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

The Cleveland Browns fell to 1-4 with a loss to the Washington Commanders on Sunday after yet another dispiriting performance by quarterback Deshaun Watson. After five games, Watson has thrown for only five touchdowns while tossing three interceptions. It has been a downward trend for Watson ever since he began playing for the Browns toward the end of the 2022 season. Even Watson’s former backup Flacco — who threw more touchdown passes than Watson in fewer games with the Browns last year — is playing better. After Sunday’s loss, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski stood by Watson.

Persons: Deshaun Watson, Watson, Baker Mayfield, Joe Flacco, Mayfield, Flacco, —, Kevin Stefanski, “, ” Organizations: Cleveland Browns, Washington, Browns, Cleveland, NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts Locations: Cleveland, Mayfield

☆ Vikings stay undefeated in Sam Darnold revenge game against Jets
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-06 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The Minnesota Vikings are still undefeated after a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 179 yards on Sunday against the team that drafted him first overall in 2018, but he was buoyed by a stellar performance from the Vikings defense. Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 244 yards and two scores, but he was inefficient, completing only 29 of 54 attempts. Rodgers led a short, five-play, 31-yard drive in the final minute of the first half for a New York touchdown. But after leading the Jets into Minnesota territory, Rodgers threw his third interception of the day, ensuring a loss for New York.

Persons: Sam Darnold, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers ’, Andrew Van Ginkel, Rodgers, Darnold, Garrett Wilson Organizations: Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Vikings, Jets, New Locations: London, Minnesota, New York

Week 5 of the NFL season is here and we have a full slate of intriguing storylines to follow, led by a pair of players facing former teams. While Rodgers has the accolades, Minnesota's Sam Darnold has been the better quarterback so far this season. Cardinals (1-3) at 49ers (2-2)The 49ers’ offense has been banged up, but it rebounded last week in a win over New England. An NFL All-Pro four consecutive years while in Buffalo, Diggs is averaging a career-low 9.3 yards per catch in Houston. That’s not a good sign for a defense that has allowed 26.0 points per game, the fifth-highest average.

Persons: Sam Darnold, Stefon Diggs, Josh Allen, Aaron Rodgers, Rodgers, Minnesota's Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels, Tyler Huntley, Jacoby Brissett, Jordan Love, that’s, Chiefs haven’t, Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, —, Stefon, Texans ’ wideout, Diggs, C.J ., Nico Collins, It’s, Anthony Richardson, Richardson, Jonathan Taylor, Trevor Lawrence, Bryce Young, Caleb Williams, Davante Adams, Maxx Crosby, Adams, Gardner, Jakobi Meyers, Bo Nix, Nix, Geno Smith, Smith, Daniel Jones, Jones, Malik Nabers, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Wilson, Dallas ’, DeMarcus Lawrence, Micah Parsons Organizations: NFL, Minnesota, Vikings, Jets, Bills, Texans, Monday . Jets, NFC, York, Patriots, Broncos, Browns, Bengals, Cardinals, Washington . Dolphins, Dolphins, Pats, Ravens, AFC North, 49ers, New, NFC West . Packers, Rams, Packers, Chiefs, Saints, Kansas City, Colts, Jaguars, Indianapolis, Bears, Panthers, Raiders, Denver, Giants, Seahawks, Seattle, Detroit, Cowboys, Steelers, Pittsburgh, Dallas Locations: London, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New England, Orleans, Buffalo, Houston, C.J . Stroud , Houston, Jacksonville, Indianapolis, Carolina

☆ Activist firm Mantle Ridge has $1 billion-plus stake in Air Products
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Rohan Goswami | In Rohangoswamicnbc | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Activist investor Mantle Ridge has a $1 billion-plus stake in industrial gas supplier Air Products and Chemicals , according to a person familiar with the matter. The activist investor also wants to push the company on succession planning for Seifi Ghasemi, Air Products' 80-year-old CEO, the person said. Air Products is badly underperforming the S&P 500 for a second straight year. Air Products has a market cap of about $63 billion as of Friday's close. Air Products supplies chemicals and gases primarily to industrial customers, but has in recent years diversified into other businesses.

Persons: Seifi Ghasemi, Mantle, Paul Hilal, Seifi, Samir Serhan, Ghasemi, Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway, Ken Squire Organizations: Air Products, Oiltanking, Chemicals, Products, Berkshire, CSX

☆ Caitlin Clark wins WNBA Rookie of the Year
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named WNBA Rookie of the Year on Thursday. Clark recorded 337 assists in the regular season, which was not only a rookie record, but also the WNBA record for assists in a season. On July 17, Clark dished 19 assists in a loss to the Dallas Wings, a single-game WNBA record. Her rookie season was as notable for her impact on the WNBA as it was on the court. Clark is the second straight Fever player to win Rookie of the Year after Aliyah Boston won in 2023.

Persons: Caitlin Clark, Clark, Angel Reese, “, ” Clark, Clark’s Organizations: Indiana, WNBA, Chicago Sky, Fever, NCAA, Iowa Hawkeyes, Dallas Wings, Associated Press, Aliyah Boston

☆ The Houston Astros will miss the ALCS for the first time since 2016
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The Houston Astros will not appear in the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 after being eliminated by the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. Not including the pandemic-shortened 2020 year, that’s the fewest number of wins the Astros have had since missing the postseason entirely in 2016. From 2017-23, not only did Houston appear in the ALCS every year, it made the World Series four times, winning twice and losing twice. The Astros’ run of championship league series appearances came under the specter of one of Major League Baseball’s most notorious scandals. The Astros were revealed to be using the sign-stealing system from as early as 2016 into the 2018 season — which encompassed their 2017 World Series win.

Persons: who’ve Organizations: Houston Astros, American League, Detroit Tigers, Astros, Tigers, San Francisco Giants, The Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, Royals, Houston, AL West, Los Angeles Dodgers, Major League Baseball’s, Athletic Locations: Houston, centerfield

☆ Nike's new CEO started as an intern—what you can learn, from a leadership expert: 'There's something in the water here that everyone can drink'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Hill, 60, was named Nike's new CEO on September 19. He has worked in the company since the late 80s, aside from the last four years, which he spent retired. From there, he moved up in the ranks about every two years on average, from management to director to vice president. Still, if you ask Rohan Verma, a San Francisco-based executive coach and former senior executive at LinkedIn, it's doable. General Motors' CEO Mary Barra, Walmart's CEO Doug McMillon and Costco's CEO Ron Vachris each moved their way up from entry-level positions, Verma points out.

Persons: It's, Elliott Hill, Hill, Rohan Verma, it's, he's, Verma, Mary Barra, Doug McMillon, Ron Vachris Organizations: Nike, LinkedIn, CNBC, General Motors Locations: San Francisco

☆ Exclusive: Health startup Roon is raising $15 million from Sequoia to replace 'Dr. Google'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Sri Muppidi | Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Health startup Roon is raising $15 million at a $65 million pre-money valuation, BI has learned. AdvertisementHealth information site Roon is raising a new funding round, Business Insider has learned. Roon aims to replace "Dr. Google" with its website and app for consumers to ask their health questions and get expert answers. The company provides accessible medical information to users and partners with trained medical professionals to answer specific medical questions about users' health journeys. Related storiesToday, expert health information isn't always easy to find with a simple Google search.

Persons: —, Roon, Vikram Bhaskaran, Arun Ranganathan, Rohan Ramakrishna, OpenAI's, Bhaskaran Organizations: Service, Sequoia Capital, SV Angel, Union Square Ventures Locations: Sequoia

☆ Some techies are leaving cushy Silicon Valley jobs to launch startups at home in India
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Shubhangi Goel | Charissa Cheong | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Some expat Indians are moving back home to launch companies of their own. But the chaos, where even established startups are trying and failing, makes India a fair playing field for new entrants, Hassan said. Programs like Startup India, which provides founders benefits like tax exemption, easier compliance, and funding support, have made creating a company smoother. Bhide returned to India in January, leaving behind about $580,000 in total compensation at ticketing platform StubHub. Bhide said the general sentiment among local founders is shifting from "Build from India" to "Build for India."

Persons: —, Nithin Hassan, — Hassan, Hassan, he's, Binod Khadria, Khadia, That's, Ben Mathias, VCs, Mathias said, Devyani Parameshwar, It's, Rohan Bhide, Bhide, Dhruv Anand, Dhruv Anand Dhruv Anand, Anand, Ruchit Garg, Garg, Niranjan Vemulkar, Vemulkar Organizations: Service, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Global Research, Diaspora, Business, Vertex Ventures, Indian, Startup, Reliance, Tech, Google Locations: India, Bengaluru, Oyo, Byju's, Asia, Africa, Delhi, Gurugram, Silicon Valley, It's, Mumbai, Bangalore

☆ Pete Rose, MLB’s all-time hits leader who was banned for life, dies at 83
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Rohan Nadkarni | Rohan Nadkarni Is A Sports Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Pete Rose, Major League Baseball’s all-time hits leader who was banned from the sport after gambling on his own team as a player and manager, died Monday. Rose played 24 seasons in the major leagues, the last three of which were as a player-manager. Former Major League Baseball player and manager Pete Rose in Las Vegas on Dec. 15, 2015. In the years following his ban from baseball, Rose applied several times for reinstatement but was never admitted. Rose admitted to having sex with her — but said it was in 1975, when he thought she was 16, Ohio’s age of consent, according to the filing.

Persons: Pete Rose, League Baseball’s, Rose, Ethan Miller, “ Charlie Hustle, ” Rose, Ray Fosse Organizations: League, Cincinnati Reds, Reds, Former Major League Baseball, National League, NL, Cleveland Indians, MLB Hall of Fame, ESPN Locations: Clark County , Nevada, Las Vegas, Cincinnati, Atlanta

Glenview Capital, a major CVS Health shareholder, is expected to meet with company leadership on Monday to lay out proposed fixes for the struggling business, according to people familiar with the matter, a potential precursor to an activist push. A CVS spokesperson said the company "maintains a regular dialogue with the investment community as part of our robust shareholder and analyst engagement program." Jeff Smith's Starboard Value also built a stake in the company in 2019, and engaged in discussion with the company's leadership as well. The company's insurance unit includes plans by Aetna for the Affordable Care Act, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, along with dental and vision. In its second-quarter results in August, CVS announced a leadership shakeup based on the performance and outlook of its insurance unit.

Persons: Karen Lynch, Scott Ferguson, Jeff Smith's, Lynch, Brian Kane Organizations: Glenview, CVS Health, CVS, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Street Journal, Sachem, Capital Management, Aetna, American Medical Association, Affordable, Medicare Locations: Florida Keys, United States, Centene, Glenview

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