The biopharma industry experienced a lack of mergers & acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2024, with total values dropping by 51% despite a 17% increase in transactions. However, 2025 is expected to witness a surge in M&A dealmaking, due to factors such as patent expirations, changing political landscape, and companies’ need to diversify their portfolios and access new technologies. Experts believe large biopharma firms have reserved $1.3 trillion for such deals.

Anne Arundel government has made progress in securing systems since cyber incident, officials say – CBS News
Anne Arundel County government officials have reported making progress in securing systems following a cyber incident. Specific details of the incident were not provided, but