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Popular cold, flu medicine could be pulled from market for ineffectiveness
Cold and flu season is here and many may be reaching for medicine for relief but a popular remedy may soon no longer be available. The Food and Drug Administration said it’s planning to pull a widely used ingredient from shelves. It’s called oral phenylephrine and is used in cough and cold medicines from household… -
US expands bird flu testing to all farm workers exposed to infected animals
Concerns over the spread of bird flu are prompting the United States government to make changes. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday, Nov. 7, that all farm workers exposed to animals with bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they have not experienced symptoms. The CDC’s… -
Texas church removes four leaders who knew of pastor’s alleged abuse: Report
Allegations of a second child sex abuse case within a Texas megachurch are surfacing after initial allegations against a former senior pastor led to an big shakeup within the congregation. Robert Morris, the founder of Gateway Christian Church near Fort Worth, allegedly started sexually abusing a girl in 1982, before Morris founded the church. At… -
NYT tech workers release own versions of Wordle and Connections during strike
The New York Times Tech Guild has gone on strike, urging readers to avoid popular games like Wordle and Connections on the Times’ website in solidarity. The union, which represents over 600 tech employees, claims management has stalled contract negotiations and committed unfair labor practices. The guild, composed of software engineers, designers, product managers and… -
Thinking of leaving the US? Breaking down the costs of moving abroad
As election results unfolded and Vice President Kamala Harris struggled to reach 270 electoral votes, Americans flocked to Google, spiking searches for terms like “moving to Canada” by over 5,000%. Many are exploring emigration as a way to escape domestic unrest, but experts said relocation is complex and costly, especially for moving to countries like… -
Canadian border prepares for spike in asylum seekers after Trump victory
Canada is preparing for a possible surge in asylum seekers as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s promised deportations of undocumented immigrants prompts fears of increased border crossings. Canadian officials are on alert, anticipating potential risks as harsher U.S. policies could drive more people to attempt dangerous, unauthorized crossings in winter. Canadian border agencies and immigration support… -
Jan. 6 defendant seeks sentencing delay, hopes for pardon after Trump win
As the country speculates on what a second term under President-elect Donald Trump may bring, one question is top of mind for many: Will he pardon Jan. 6 defendants? A North Carolina man convicted for his role in the Capitol riot has requested a delay in his sentencing, hoping for clemency. Christopher Carnell, 22, filed… -
Newsom calls for special legislative session to ‘Trump-proof’ Calif. policies
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, has called for a special legislative session to protect the state’s progressive policies from potential challenges during a second term of former President Donald Trump. In an announcement Thursday, Nov. 7, Newsom said the session will focus on defending California’s climate change laws, reproductive rights and immigration policies. Newsom has… -
Biden addresses the nation, promises peaceful transition to Trump
President Joe Biden pledged a peaceful transition to President-elect Donald Trump. Biden spoke to the country Thursday, Nov. 7, the day after Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the election. “Yesterday, I spoke with President-elect Trump to congratulate him on his victory, and I assured him that I’d direct my entire administration to work with his… -
Biden, Harris, Walz, Clooney: Dems point fingers after loss to Trump
Democrats are searching for answers after Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign collapsed on Election Night. President Joe Biden, Gov. Tim Walz and even actor George Clooney are all being blamed by some within the Democratic Party. Some party members trace the loss back to when Biden dropped out of the race in July 2024. Several Harris… -
8 states overwhelmingly approve noncitizen voting ballot measures
Voters in multiple states approved ballot measures that will allow only American citizens to vote in elections. Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Wisconsin all passed the constitutional amendments that will require proof of U.S. citizenship to vote. Voters in all of the eight states where the measure appeared approved it… -
Category 3 Hurricane Rafael threatens Cuba, the Gulf in rare November storm
Hurricane Rafael has rapidly intensified into a Category 3 storm, with landfall expected in Cuba on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The storm, with winds of 115 miles per hour, is already causing concern across the island. Authorities have evacuated 70,000 people, and the military has been mobilized to respond to the threat. Rafael is the fifth… -
MI officials dismiss voter fraud claims in viral Project Veritas video
Michigan election officials have responded to a video posted by Project Veritas, an organization known for undercover investigations. The organization claims to show evidence of ballot tampering at a Detroit polling location. The video shows individuals carrying what appear to be ballot boxes into a polling station late at night, with additional footage suggesting similar…
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