Fashion marketplace Lyst, once valued at $700 million, has been acquired by Japan-based e-commerce business Zozo for $154 million in cash. Lyst, with 160 million users, has experienced a significant decrease in value, showcasing the volatility of fashion startups in the industry. The acquisition highlights the ever-changing nature of the fashion world and the importance of adaptability for businesses in this sector.
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Top CDC COVID vaccine expert resigns after RFK Jr. unilaterally restricts access
A top CDC expert, Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos, resigned Tuesday amid controversy following health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s unilateral changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, which limited access for children and pregnant individuals. Panagiotakopoulos, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and co-leader of the CDC's working group on COVID-19 vaccines, informed her colleagues via email. Her resignation precedes a scheduled meeting of CDC experts to evaluate vaccine data, a process disrupted by Kennedy's recent actions. Full Article
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