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Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk says CEO to step down
Ozempic-maker Novo Nordisk says CEO to step down
Economy
by  AFP

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, known for its blockbuster diabetes and weight-loss treatments Ozempic and Wegovy, said Friday its chief executive was stepping down in the wake of "market challenges". Novo Nordisk launched the anti-obesity drug Wegovy, which uses the same molecule but has been directly approved as a weight loss treatment, in the United States in 2021.

French crypto boss hails 'heroic' duo for foiling kidnap bid
French crypto boss hails 'heroic' duo for foiling kidnap bid
Economy
by  AFP

French cryptocurrency boss Pierre Noizat on Friday praised his "heroic" son-in-law and a neighbour armed with a fire extinguisher for thwarting the attempted kidnapping of his pregnant daughter and young grandson. Noizat praised his "heroic" son-in-law and the man who used a red fire extinguisher against the attackers, saying he was "exemplary."