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Eli Lilly slashes insulin prices as low as $25 per vial
A major pharmaceutical company in the U.S. is making it easier for diabetics to access affordable insulin. Eli Lilly and Co. announced Wednesday a 70% price reduction to its most commonly prescribed insulins and expanded its program that caps out-of-pocket expenses for patients at $35 a month. The announcement comes as the federal government, as… -
Morning rundown: Chicago’s mayor loses reelection; FBI’s COVID origins report
Chicago’s mayoral race goes to a runoff – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) lost her bid for reelection Tuesday night. Eight other candidates were in the mayoral race with no candidate receiving 50% of the vote. A runoff between the top two candidates from Tuesday night’s election is scheduled for April 4. Chicago Public Schools CEO… -
Nissan recalls 800,000 SUVs due to key defect
Nissan is recalling 809,000 small SUVs because a defect could cause the ignition to shut off while the vehicles are being driven. The recall covers certain Rogues from the 2014 through 2020 model years. The recall also affects Rogue Sports from 2017 through 2022. Nissan says the SUVs have jackknife folding keys that may not… -
AI IPA: Detroit brewery introduces new brew created by ChatGPT
Artificial intelligence can do it all. ChatGPT is helping write essays, write code for software companies, prescribe antibiotics and pass math tests. Now, it’s reaching a new height by helping customers take the edge off. ChatGPT has created its own unique flavor of beer. A Detroit brewery has put ChatGPT to the test. The AI… -
Watchdog report dissects US withdrawal from Afghanistan
The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in May of 2021 is still being vetted by government watchdogs. Biden’s handling of the withdrawal gained bipartisan criticism. Some of that criticism is outlined in the latest watchdog report examining what went wrong. Lack of planning and accountability The congressionally mandated report pointed to poor accountability on weapons provided… -
Labor Department introduces new measures to prevent child labor
The U.S. Labor Department has introduced new measures to crack down on child labor. The measures follow an increase in children found working at U.S. companies last year. According to the Labor Department, more than 3,800 children were found to be illegally employed at more than 800 companies. Within a five year span, the number… -
Morning rundown: Ransomware attack on U.S. Marshals; federal TikTok ban
A ransomware attack compromised sensitive U.S. Marshals data; the White House has ordered all government agencies to purge TikTok from federal devices; and an American citizen is killed in the West Bank as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict rages on. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Sensitive U.S. Marshals data… -
Republicans and Democrats debate migrant services
A government program that provides social services to undocumented migrants is in the middle of a tug-of-war between Republicans and Democrats. Senate Republicans are looking to cut the program, but House Democrats are looking to add more funding. The Case Management Pilot Program offers a variety of services free for an eligible 300,000 migrants. The… -
DeSantis signs bill to end Disney’s self-governing power
The battle between Florida and Disney took another turn Monday. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that ends Disney’s self-governing power and puts the media giant’s Florida property under the control of a state board appointed by the governor. Since the 1960s, Disney has been considered its own district, exempt from certain taxes… -
Israeli settlers rampage in West Bank after Palestinian man kills 2
There are new developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict carried out in the West Bank. It’s an area affected by a year-long wave of violence and that violence continued over the weekend. A Palestinian gunman killed two Israeli settlers. In response, dozens of Israelis invaded the town where the deadly shooting took place. According to local… -
Union Pacific CEO steps down amid hedge fund pressure
The CEO of Union Pacific Railroad, Lance Fritz, announced Sunday that he will be stepping down from the position. A U.S. hedge fund, that owns about a $1.6 billion stake in the company, had called for the change in leadership earlier that day. The hedge fund cited the railroad company’s need for safer operations and… -
Morning rundown: COVID origins report; tornadoes in central US
The U.S. Department of Energy has assessed that the COVID-19 pandemic most likely came from a laboratory leak in China; several tornadoes stretched across the central U.S. overnight; the Supreme Court is taking up Biden’s student loan program this week; and a lawsuit has been filed over the streaming rights of South Park. These stories… -
Bezos hires investment firm to consider possible Commanders bid
There is buzz around Jeff Bezos, and it involves the potential to buy an NFL football team. The Amazon founder has reportedly hired an investment firm to evaluate a possible bid for the Washington Commanders football team, according to Bezos’ own newspaper, The Washington Post. Bezos hired Allen & Company, the same company that conducted…
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