The approval of cytisine, a plant-based drug used for smoking cessation in several countries, is delayed in the U.S. due to the FDA’s request for additional safety data. Experts warn this could prevent thousands of Americans from quitting smoking. Cytisine has been available in countries like Canada and the U.K. for years and is known…

A fire broke out Sunday, Sept. 29, at the BioLab chemical plant, located about 24 miles east of Atlanta, prompting the evacuation of 17,000 people and a shelter-in-place order for 77,000 others. The fire, which started around 5:30 a.m., was triggered when water from the plant’s sprinkler system mixed with a reactive chemical, creating a…

The Athletics played their final home game ever in Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 26, to end an era in baseball. In front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 47,000 fans at the Oakland Coliseum, the A’s ended their 57-year run in the East Bay with a victory — defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2.  The game had plenty of…

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida overnight as a major Category 4 storm, leaving at least 3 people dead and leading to massive power outages. And the Oakland A’s have played their final home game after 57 years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. At least 3 dead as Helene…

Months after getting his 2005 Heisman Trophy reinstated, former USC superstar Reggie Bush is again taking on college football. This time, the running back-turned-broadcaster filed a lawsuit against the university, the Pac-12 and the NCAA. Bush’s lawsuit claims the three profited “from uncompensated use” of his name, image, and likeness, known as NIL. Star college…

Federal inspectors found more than two dozen safety hazards at immigrant sweatshops in New York City. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration discovered fire, electrical, respiratory and sanitary hazards at HotHead Grabba locations in Brooklyn and Queens.  The company packages tubes of loose ground tobacco leaves sold at smoke shops and bodegas.  Ten of…

Conservative talker Tucker Carlson launched a nicotine pouch that he hopes will compete with the massive popularity of Zyn. Carlson’s foray into the business started with an appearance on comedian Theo Von’s podcast last year where he was actually talking about his love for Zyn.  “The truth is, Zyn is a powerful work enhancer, and also…

Portugal is battling one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in recent years, with more than 100 fires stretching the resources of thousands of firefighters and volunteers to their limits. The outbreak turned deadly this week during the week of Sept. 15, with seven lives lost and dozens of injuries. The lives of four firefighters and…

The U.S. Air Force recently conducted its annual “Reaper Smoke” training exercise, which spotlighted the contentious South China Sea, emphasizing America’s strategic focus amid escalating regional tensions. The event, held at Hurlburt Field in Florida on Sept. 5-6, saw participation from over 30 MQ-9 “Reaper” drone squadrons from across various air force units. This year’s…

There are big concerns for airlines when it comes to battery-powered devices that travelers are taking both on-board and putting in their checked luggage. Nearly three dozen airlines participated in a safety related survey/reporting program and contributed data. The new report found that incidents rose by 28% from 2019 to 2013, with the No. 1…