A panel of federal advisers voted Wednesday to back a drugmaker’s request to sell a kind of birth control pills over-the-counter, clearing the way for the Food and Drug Administration to approve the first sale of oral contraception on U.S. store shelves without a prescription later this year. The unanimous …
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May, 2023
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4 May
Bank woes mount as investors bail from regional lenders
The future of PacWest Bancorp hangs in the balance as investors pull back from regional lenders following the sudden collapse of three prominent banks in a matter of weeks. Shares of the $44 billion bank continued to slide Thursday, tumbling 60% to an all-time low of $2.57 and with trading …
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4 May
“Ambition sizing”: The harmful weight loss practice, explained
“I’ll fit back into these jeans one day.” “I’m buying a smaller wedding dress so I have to lose weight before the big day.” “I need to fit back into my bikini before the summer.” Many of us have heard these declarations, or even made them ourselves – but purchasing …
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3 May
Jackson Mahomes, brother of Patrick Mahomes, arrested on aggravated sexual battery charge
Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was arrested Wednesday, jail records show. The 22-year-old social media influencer is facing three counts of aggravated sexual battery and one count of battery, according to The Associated Press. Mahomes was booked into Johnson County Detention Center just …
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April, 2023
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27 April
Gwynn Morrison, Hawaii woman accused of stealing dead baby’s ID, ordered to stay in prison
A woman accused with her husband of living in Hawaii under the stolen identities of dead babies will remain behind bars pending their trial, a U.S. magistrate judge ruled Wednesday. According to prosecutors, Walter Glenn Primrose and Gwynn Darle Morrison are the real names of the couple who have been fraudulently living …
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26 April
Disney sues DeSantis: Lawsuit claims political effort hurt business for Florida resort
The Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging that the governor has overseen a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” that is threatening the entertainment and media giant’s operations. The action by DeSantis “jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights,” according to …
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26 April
Rapper Pras Michel found guilty on all 10 counts in international fraud trial
Washington – Grammy-winning hip-hop star Pras Michel was found guilty of 10 counts related to what prosecutors called a “clandestine foreign influence campaign scheme” funded by a wealthy Malaysian financier to peddle influence in the United States. The weekslong trial saw witnesses like Leonardo DiCaprio and former Attorney General Jeff …
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25 April
How to make friends as an adult? Try these 3 expert tips.
If you’ve ever complained about the difficulties of making friends as an adult, you’ve likely heard some less-than-helpful advice like “try joining a club” or “meet people at the gym!” Comedian and author Lane Moore has been there — and as anyone else who’s tried to navigate friendships in the …
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21 April
White House recruits South Korean chef Edward Lee for state dinner
Chef Edward Lee says food, at its best, tells a story. And the story of the meal he’s planning for next week’s White House state dinner is one of the deep connection between the United States and its ally South Korea. President Joe Biden is hosting South Korean President Yoon …
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19 April
Cheri Akil charged: Inmate charged with murder after allegedly punching pregnant medical worker in stomach, killing fetus
Fort Worth, Texas — Inmate Cheri Akil faces a murder charge after punching a pregnant medical worker’s stomach, causing her to lose the baby, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office said. CBS Texas’ Annie Gimbel and Caroline Vandergriff report that the alleged assault happened on April 12 at John Peter Smith Hospital. …
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