WASHINGTON — Changes are coming to the cold and cough aisle of your local pharmacy: U.S. officials are moving to phase out the leading decongestant found in hundreds of over-the-counter medicines, concluding that it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion. Phenylephrine is used in popular versions of Sudafed, Dayquil and other medications, but experts have long … Read more
A genetic analysis suggests the bird flu virus mutated inside a Louisiana patient who contracted the nation’s first severe case of the illness, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said this week. Scientists believe the mutations may allow the virus to better bind to receptors in the upper airways of humans — something … Read more
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US Agency Fighting Foreign Disinformation Shuttered The Global Engagement Center (GEC), a US Department of State agency dedicated to countering foreign disinformation campaigns, has been abruptly shut down after eight years of operation. The closure leaves a significant gap in the nation’s defenses against misinformation spread by adversaries like China and Russia. The $61 million … Read more
CHRISTMAS lovers are in for a treat this Christmas Eve as they can track Santa’s travels around the world – and see exactly when he’ll be here. The North American Aerospace Defense Command is giving updates on the jolly figure’s journey across the globe. 2 The tracker means you can check Santa’s progressCredit: Alamy 2 … Read more
Former US president Bill Clinton has been discharged from a Washington hospital and will be home for Christmas after he was admitted the day before with a fever. Mr Clinton is being treated for the flu, Angel Urena, his deputy chief of staff, said in a statement about his release. “He and his family are … Read more
American Airlines on Tuesday lifted an hour-long grounding of all its flights in the US due to an unspecified technical issue, a notice on the US aviation regulator’s website showed. The grounding, ahead of the busy Christmas travel period, had threatened the holiday plans of thousands. “A technical issue is affecting American flights this morning. … Read more
New Jersey’s ANCHOR Program Offers Up to $1,750 in Property Tax Relief Thousands of New Jersey residents are receiving much-needed financial assistance through the ANCHOR (Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters) program, a state initiative designed to alleviate the burden of property taxes. Payments of up to $1,750 are being distributed, starting in … Read more
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive has been charged in Manhattan federal court on four counts, including murder, stalking and firearms offences. The federal criminal complaint against Luigi Mangione was unsealed two days after state prosecutors announced a grand jury indictment against him in the murder of Brian Thompson, who was shot … Read more
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