FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers
FDA officials say that Zyn contains fewer harmful ingredients than cigarettes and other types of chewing tobacco, which are linked with cancer and other diseases. WASHINGTON — Federal health officials…
Biden adds weight loss drugs to Medicare price negotiations
Weight loss medications Ozempic and Wegovy, in particular, have been scrutinized for their high out-of-pocket costs. WASHINGTON — Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been…
This North Texas city is protecting bald eagle nest amidst construction boom
A game warden with the Texas Parks and Wildlife said there are safety measures in place to make sure the eagles aren’t bothered. FORNEY, Texas — Hidden among the sounds…
Driver in deadliest human smuggling event in U.S. history pleads guilty
In June 2022, Homero Zamorano Jr. was arrested near a tractor-trailer carrying dozens of undocumented migrants dead or dying from heat exhaustion. SAN ANTONIO — The man accused of being…
Scots pensioner dies three days after crash involving lorry
A woman has died in hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Moray on Tuesday. The 78-year-old was seriously injured in the incident, which happened at around 12.25pm on the A98…
This startup plans to recycle aluminum from cars and keep it all in the U.S.
The drive to recycle just about everything is gaining ground, but the process — separating out all the different materials and item types — can be both confusing and tedious…
Trump inauguration to be moved indoors due to extreme cold
President-elect Donald Trump said his inaugural ceremony on Monday will be moved indoors due to the extreme cold set to grip Washington, D.C. “There is an Arctic blast sweeping the…
FTC sues PepsiCo, alleging price discrimination is raising costs for consumers
The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing PepsiCo for illegal price discrimination, alleging the food and beverage giant gave an unnamed retailer more favorable prices than its…
Possible explosion reported at Bastrop County mobile home
A home caught fire Friday morning after the potential explosion, according to a captain with the North Bastrop County Fire Rescue. ELGIN, Texas — Crews are investigating a possible home…
Trump announces White House economic policy team
President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced senior staff appointments to his White House National Economic Council. The council advises the President on U.S. and global economic policy. The appointments come…