‘Greed is a powerful weapon’: Are illegal kickbacks in Ontario driving up the cost of your generic drugs?

A hidden camera investigation and confidential documents obtained by The Fifth Estate raise questions about whether Canada’s largest pharmaceutical distributor is profiting from illegal kickbacks on sales of generic drugs in Ontario.

How the American dream turned into greed and inequality

Policymakers have largely ignored the growing gap between the rich and poor. Capitalism has failed at redistributing wealth. The American system could soon reach a breaking point. The American Dream is broken. Paul Ryan, speaker of the House of Representatives, recently stated that “in our country, the condition of your birth does not determine the outcome of your […]

Mylan shareholders revolt, say directors’ greed has gone too far

Enlarge / Heather Bresch, chief executive officer of Mylan NV, is questioned by lawmakers over why the company raised the price of the life-saving injection to $ 600 for a two-pack from $ 57 a shot. (credit: Getty | Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg ) A group of disgruntled Mylan investors launched a campaign late Tuesday to block […]

“Pettiness, Greed, And Jealousy”

The US election and its surprise victory for Donald Trump have helped propel liberal hyperpartisan Facebook pages and websites to new traffic and revenue heights. But with success has come increased tensions, lawsuits, and other messy disputes. Court filings reviewed by BuzzFeed News, in addition to interviews with writers and owners of liberal websites, paint […]