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Axios
4 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Biogen plans to invest $2B into its RTP manufacturing facilities
Biogen, one of the world's largest biotechnology companies, plans to invest $2 billion and build a new manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park. Why it matters: Biogen is one of RTP's largest employers with more than 1,500 workers in Durham County. The latest investment will help it expand its manufacturing capabilities in North Carolina. Between the lines: Investment into pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing remains on fire in the Triangle, with Biogen representing just the latest in a string of jobs announcements. The biotechnology company Genentech said earlier this year it plans to add 400 jobs in Holly Springs, and Amgen and Fujifilm Diosynth recently completed manufacturing facilities there as well. Last year, Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of drugs like Ozempic, announced a planned $4 billion investment in facilities in Johnston County. Zoom in: The investment will help the drug maker build its eighth manufacturing facility in North Carolina, Biogen said in a statement. The company makes a variety of treatments, including for multiple sclerosis, and has a pipeline of products being tested for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other diseases. The company declined an interview request, and it was unclear how many jobs could be supported at the new facility. In 2023, the company laid off some workers due to the bumpy launch of an Alzheimer's treatment, Fierce Biotech reported. The big picture: The Triangle, which the real estate services firm JLL pegs as the fourth-largest life sciences market in the country, has a lower vacancy rate than its larger peers for life science space. That's primarily due to a combination of the region not building as much as markets like Boston and San Diego since the pandemic, plus a number of biomanufacturing wins, according to Eric Forshee, JLL's executive vice president for life sciences at its Raleigh office. "North Carolina, especially on the biomanufacturing side, has good affordable land, quality sites, great talent and good incentives," Forshee told Axios. What's next: Reuters noted that Biogen is one of several drug makers that have announced investments amid the threat of a 200% tariff on imported drugs from the Trump administration, though Biogen's announcement made no mention of tariffs. It remains to be seen how tariffs could help or hinder biomanufacturing in the Triangle.
New York Post
01-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
Summer is the season of divorce, study says: ‘More singles than ever'
Divorced girl summer is in. New data from SplitUp, an app that helps people navigate their divorce, revealed that more recently married couples look to call it quits once summer rolls around. The app analyzed searches for 'divorce lawyer' using Google Trends from June 2020 through June 2025. The team found a 4,950% increase in searches for this term — the highest in five years — within the last three months. Advertisement Summer seems to be the season when everyone wants to be single. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – Divorce lawyers often have their work cut out for them the first working Monday of the year — which is officially known as 'Divorce Day' — a time when many couples look to split up after having their last straw during a busy holiday season. But it seems that summer might be the new time for couples to take off their wedding rings and say sayonara to each other. Advertisement In June 2024, there were 30,600 searches for divorce lawyers — a steep 13% increase from January of that same year, according to SplitUp. Psychologist Dr. Danielle Forshee explained the logic behind this new trend: 'The increase in sunlight can literally change your brain, leading to more singles than ever this summer.' Supposedly, summertime also allows for post-divorce smooth transitions. 'To have a good separation [for married couples], divorcing in summer helps ease the transition for children and reduce disruption. As they break up from school, there's time to deal with emotions and get used to new living arrangements before returning,' said Forshee. Advertisement 'Additionally, work can be quieter in summer due to customer vacations and extended summer breaks internationally, leading to less traffic or business inquiries. This often results in couples having a flexible work schedule, leaving more time to settle into new routines following a split or divorce.' An expert said that summer allows for easy post-divorce transitions. Svetlana – And it's not just Americans who are looking to have some single fun in the warmer months — Singapore, South Africa, Canada and the United Kingdom also saw a surge in summer divorces, 'suggesting a global shift in relationships this summer,' according to Forshee. If you're a happily married couple and aren't looking to split up this season, be sure to avoid these common mistakes a divorce lawyer often sees people making in their marriages. Advertisement Never prioritize work over your kids and marriage. 'You absolutely cannot prioritize your career over your marriage,' Padideh Jafari, founder and CEO of Jafari Law & Mediation Office, told Business Insider. Another mistake people make is letting social media tempt them. 'From reconnecting with old flames to secret messages, social media is fueling modern divorces,' the expert said. 'Social media makes us think that the grass may be greener somewhere else,' she said. 'But as a married person, you should be thinking about your own home — watering and fertilizing your own lawn to make it beautiful alongside your spouse.' Rushing into romance is another thing people who wind up divorced often do. 'If you're going to be together forever, there's no reason to get married quickly. Instead, take time to see your spouse in different seasons of life, literally and figuratively,' Jafari said.
