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FDA, DEA struggle to take down rogue pharmacy websites
The FDA has issued a warning about the growing presence of fake online pharmacies selling drugs like oxycodone and Xanax through Google, exploiting search engine loopholes to mimic legitimate pharmacies. These rogue sites are targeting consumers with illegal drugs, often without requiring prescriptions, raising concerns about safety and abuse. Kubapharm.com, one such site flagged by… -
House GOP, DOJ go to court over Biden, special counsel interview tapes
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee are in court on Monday, Oct. 28, against Attorney General Merrick Garland. The case stems from a lawsuit filed in July seeking the release of audio recordings of President Joe Biden’s interview with special counsel Robert Hur during the Department of Justice’s investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents.… -
Solar panels save on energy costs, but make roof repairs more expensive
Installing rooftop solar panels can help homeowners reduce energy costs, with experts estimating that the average U.S. household saves around $1,500 annually on utility bills after adding this renewable energy infrastructure. Over the panel’s lifespan, these savings can total anywhere from $28,000 to $120,000, but having them can also make some home renovations more expensive.… -
Egypt proposes cease-fire, prisoner swap to ease Gaza’s devastation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has proposed a plan aimed at reducing violence in Gaza, calling for a brief truce, a prisoner exchange and renewed peace talks between Hamas and Israel. The proposal, announced by al-Sisi, includes releasing four Israeli hostages held by Hamas in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. He suggested that broader cease-fire discussions… -
Japan in political uncertainty after long-ruling party loses election
A major political shakeup has taken over Japan. The ruling party failed to win a majority in parliament for the first time in more than a decade. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said he won’t step down, despite the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) losing the general election Sunday, Oct. 27. Ishiba called a snap election soon after… -
Where do former presidents stand on candidates in the 2024 election?
President Joe Biden is slated to vote in his home state of Delaware on Monday, Oct. 28. He dropped out of the race for president in the summer of 2024 and announced his support for his Vice President Kamala Harris. Come late January, he will be the former president. The other former presidents recently announced… -
Self-driving vehicle company Waymo gets $5.6B to expand, despite challenges
Waymo, the self-driving car subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, announced the completion of its largest funding round to date, securing $5.6 billion to accelerate its autonomous vehicle initiatives. The investment aims to expand the company’s robotaxi services and explore new business applications for its driverless technology, although Waymo’s rollout has so far faced its… -
Investigation reveals human smuggling operation at US-Canada border: Report
Agents with U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) say they’ve uncovered a sophisticated human smuggling ring as a surge of migrants has crossed the U.S. border with Canada this year. U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows there were nearly 198,000 migrant encounters at the northern border in fiscal year 2024 — seven… -
UN says children dying in Gaza as medical evacuations slow down
As the war in Gaza continues, seriously injured children are dying because they’re waiting for medical evacuations. The United Nations said Friday, Oct. 25 that the number of evacuated children has dramatically decreased to fewer than one child per day since the closing of the Rafah border. Workers rescued nearly 300 children every month before… -
UK defense chief warns military not ready to fight war or stop invasion
Britain’s Defence Secretary John Healey issued a stark warning on the state of the U.K.’s military readiness, stating that the armed forces would struggle to stop an invasion, and are not prepared for a large-scale war. Healey attributed these challenges to years of underfunding, which he says has led to critical shortages in personnel and… -
FSIS issues alert over illegally imported foods from Myanmar
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert Thursday, Oct. 24, centered on several meat and poultry products from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Officials said these food items were illegally imported. The Southeast Asian nation is not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. The… -
US funds projects to protect marine life during offshore wind farm construction
The Departments of Energy and the Interior announced nearly $17 million in funding to support the offshore wind industry, including efforts to protect marine life. Despite the U.S. government having said there are “no known links between large whale deaths and ongoing offshore wind activities,” federal officials are investing in additional measures to enhance protections… -
DHS official promotes illegal immigration, tips for border crossers on TikTok: Report
A new report by a conservative watchdog group alleges that a U.S. immigration official has been “actively promoting illegal immigration” through social media videos posted on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram. The American Accountability Foundation published a report detailing the activities of Wilson Osorio, an associate counsel at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a branch…
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