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September 23, 2024
The FDA has approved Florida’s plan to import prescription drugs from Canada, making it the first state to do so. This has been a long-awaited solution for accessing more affordable medications, as the high prices of drugs in the U.S. have been a source of frustration for decades. In 2019, Republican Governor Ron DeSantis approved
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Friday that 24 individuals from 14 states have become ill, with five requiring hospitalization, due to salmonella contamination from meat snack trays that were recalled and sold at certain Sam’s Club locations. This week, Fratelli Beretta USA, a company based in New Jersey that processes
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This is a record of the winners of the football conferences for the 2023-2024 school years in the N.C. High School Athletic Association. Each conference section includes the players of the year, coaches of the year, and links to the all-conference teams, if that information is available. To coaches and athletic directors: If your conference’s
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Written by FRED GOODALL, Sports Writer for the Associated Press. TAMPA, Fla. Baker Mayfield is determined to lead the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a division title and secure a spot in the playoffs, despite dealing with rib pain. The quarterback will not let his injury prevent him from playing in Sunday’s game against the Carolina
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Pharma companies and the Canadian government — longtime opponents of bulk drug importation — are unlikely to sanction the flow of prescription drugs over the border. | Julio Cortez/AP The recent ruling by the FDA permitting states to import prescription drugs from Canada may not have a positive impact on President Joe Biden’s reelection efforts
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Reworded: The author of this article is Ralph D. Russo, a sports writer for the Associated Press covering college sports. On Thursday, the NCAA and ESPN revealed a new agreement worth $920 million over eight years. This deal grants ESPN sole rights to broadcast 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament. This tournament
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Mukhtar Babayev, the minister in charge of ecology and natural resources in Azerbaijan, has been chosen to oversee the U.N. climate negotiations later this year. By Sara Schonhardt 01/05/2024 02:50 PM EST Last month, an op-ed was written in the Los Angeles Times. After Babayev was chosen, Mann wrote on X: “It seems like the
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The current influenza season in the United States is becoming more severe, but it is currently too early to determine the extent to which holiday gatherings may have contributed to a potential increase in illnesses. Recent government statistics released on Friday for the previous week, which encompassed the holiday week spanning from Christmas to New
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According to a recent federal study, individuals who were prescribed the commonly used drugs Ozempic and Wegovy for diabetes and obesity had a reduced likelihood of experiencing suicidal ideation compared to those taking alternative medications for these conditions. The study, financially supported by the National Institutes of Health, was released on Friday and coincides with
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Brian Murphy from WRAL. Two major sports betting companies will now be able to operate in North Carolina thanks to partnerships with Charlotte Motor Speedway and NASCAR. BetMGM has reached a partnership with Charlotte Motor Speedway located in Concord, while Draft Kings has entered into an agreement with NASCAR. BetMGM and Draft Kings applied for
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