El Niño’s ‘sweet tooth’ means indulgent treats could soon be even more expensive

Futures contracts on orange juice, cocoa, coffee and sugar have soared in part because of extreme weather and supply concerns related to El Niño. U.S. News

Alzheimer’s patients retain the benefits of Leqembi even when they stop the drug, Eisai says

Alzheimer’s patients who take Leqembi retain the benefits of the treatment even when they stop taking it, new research by Eisai and Biogen shows. U.S. News

The return of El Nino could make the world even hotter — endangering a critical climate threshold

El Nino is widely recognized as the warming of the sea surface temperature, which occurs every few years. U.S. News

Parents are spending a lot more on back-to-school shopping, even if it means going into debt

Thanks to high inflation and ongoing supply chain issues, families will find back-to-school supplies more expensive this fall. Here are some tips for saving. U.S. News

Many factory workers in Shanghai can’t get back to work, even after Covid controls ease

Nearly a month since Covid restrictions began in earnest in Shanghai, foreign businesses say that less than half of their employees are able to return to work. International: Top News And Analysis

Stocks could soar to new heights in week ahead — even though inflation data may come in hot

Stocks could take aim at new highs, even as investors face data that could show the highest year-over-year jump in consumer prices since 1990. International: Top News And Analysis

Fed officials say they see a pullback in stimulus even with inflation cooling

At least three Federal Reserve officials said Monday they are ready to pull back on stimulus even though they don’t see a threat from inflation. U.S. News

Trump is still in a ‘dangerous position’ even though he looks well, a U.S. doctor says

U.S. President Donald Trump should stay in the hospital for a few more days because Covid-19 can be “very stealthy” and patients can “suddenly crash,” said William Schaffner of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. U.S. News

Joe Biden says Congress should pursue impeachment even if it hurts 2020 Democrats

Joe Biden said President Donald Trump should still be investigated even if it leads to political damage against 2020 Democratic contenders. U.S. News