FDA approves Hikma’s generic version of Novo’s diabetes drug Victoza
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals' generic version of Novo Nordisk's diabetes drug Victoza, paving the way for the launch of another treatment in the country. Hikma's branded generic will compete with Teva Pharmaceuticals' approved generic Victoza, which was launched in the U.S. earlier this year. Authorized generics are exact […]
Judge Approves Jan 6. Participant’s Request To Attend Trump’s January Inauguration
Pro-Trump protesters, including Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs (plaid shirt at bottom center of frame), gather in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. (Photo by John Cherry/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf4:22 PM – Monday, December 23, 2024 Federal judge once removed from office on January 6thth The indictment […]
EPA approves pilot project to make road out of radioactive material in Florida
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a pilot project that will allow companies to build small roads made from radioactive fertilizer byproducts, angering environmentalists. Biden administration's approval Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC was permitted to construct a phosphogypsum road on its property in New Wales, Florida. Phosphorgypsum contains radium, which decays to form radon gas. Both […]
Judge approves Jan. 6 rioter’s request to go to DC for Trump inauguration
A judge has agreed to dismiss election interference charges against Donald Trump, allowing the rioters convicted on January 6th to travel to Washington, D.C., for the president-elect's upcoming inauguration. Washington, D.C., federal Judge Tanya Chutkan on Thursday approved Eric Peterson's request to return to the Capitol for the Jan. 20 inauguration. Despite pleading guilty to […]
China warns US to stop arming Taiwan after Biden approves $571M in military aid
China has warned the United States that it is taking a “dangerous move” by providing Taiwan with $571 million in additional defense supplies, a move President Biden approved on Saturday. In addition to the $571 million approved by Biden, the Pentagon announced Friday that $295 million in military sales to the autonomous island of Taiwan […]
Congress approves changes to Social Security for some public sector workers – USA TODAY
WASHINGTON – Congress passed a bill early Saturday morning that would increase Social Security benefits for public sector workers. The Social Security Equity Act would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset Provision (GPO), which reduce Social Security benefits for certain retirees who also receive pension income. Together, WEP and GPO […]
Biden approves $571M in defense support for Taiwan
President Joe Biden agreed on Friday to provide $571.3 million in defense aid to Taiwan, according to the White House. The State Department has approved the potential sale of $265 million worth of military equipment to the island. This follows Taiwan's announcement last week of the largest concentration of Chinese naval power around the island […]
FDA approves weight-loss drug to treat sleep apnea
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a weight loss drug to treat sleep apnea, making it the first drug to treat sleep apnea, which affects millions of Americans. On Friday, federal regulators gave the green light for use of Eli Lilly's Zepbound drug, approving the prescription drug for adults suffering from moderate to […]
Ukraine war briefing: IMF approves $1.1bn loan to Ukraine | Ukraine
The IMF Executive Board approved a $1.1 billion disbursement to Ukraine as part of an ongoing lending program to support the budget. Friday's approval strengthens Ukraine as Russia continues to attack it and comes just over a month after International Monetary Fund officials completed the sixth review of the existing four-year plan, worth about $15.5 […]
Senate Approves Defense Bill Prohibiting Sex-Change Treatments For Children In Military Families
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed a defense bill that includes a provision that would prohibit the use of military medical funds for gender reassignment treatment for children of military personnel. This annual national defense authorization bill has been reliably passed by Congress for nearly 60 years. According to To the Associated Press. In the […]