Italian Parliament Approves Law Making It Illegal To Travel Abroad To Have Baby Via Surrogacy
Former Italian MEP Marco Cappato speaks at a rally in support of surrogacy organized by families and LGBTQ associations at Piazza Torre Argentina in Rome, April 5, 2024. (Photo by ANDREAS SOLARO/ AFP, Getty Images) OAN Staff Brooke Mallory4:41pm – Thursday, October 17, 2024 A bill banning surrogate mothers from traveling abroad was passed by […]
US approves temporary imports of IV fluids as hospitals grapple with storm-related shortages
As hospitals across the country grapple with shortages caused by Hurricane Helen, federal health officials have approved the import of certain intravenous fluids from overseas. The shortage occurred after flooding from Helen damaged Baxter International's intravenous fluid manufacturing facility in Marion, North Carolina. The plant supplied about 60 percent of the intravenous fluid used daily […]
Israel-Hamas war: Netanyahu negotiates after Hamas approves ceasefire deal | LiveNOW from FOX
Hamas has given its initial approval of a U.S. backed proposal for a phased cease-fire deal in Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister … source
Biden approves $567M in defense support for Taiwan, White House says
President Joe Biden on Sunday approved $567 million in defense aid to Taiwan, the White House said, adding that the U.S. is helping Taiwan strengthen its military in the face of rising tensions with China. This is the latest measure. The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier, despite having no […]
FDA Approves Schizophrenia Drug Cobenfy, the First in Decades
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first schizophrenia treatment in decades. It was approved by announced On Thursday, CNBC reported on the Bristol-Myers Squibb drug known as Cobenfi. “Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. plans to launch a twice-daily pill sold under the brand name Cobenfy in late October, executives told CNBC.'' Some medical […]
FDA approves new class of medication for schizophrenia patients
A new drug has been approved to treat schizophrenia in adults. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved COBENFY (xanomeline and trospium chloride), an oral drug manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb of New Jersey. According to a press release, this is the first new class of treatment for brain disorders in decades. 5 […]
Ohio judge approves $600 million settlement for residents near fiery East Palestine train derailment
More than a year after the devastating derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, a federal judge has approved Norfolk Southern Railroad's proposed $600 million class-action settlement. Judge Benita Pearson overruled all objections and approved the class action settlement and 27% attorneys' fees. The $600 million being paid by Norfolk Southern Railway will be paid to households […]
In bipartisan vote, House approves forestry bill opposed by Biden
In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives approved the forestry bill, which the Biden administration opposed. The vote was 268 to 151. Fifty-five Democrats voted with Republicans in favor of the bill. The bill seeks to exempt projects such as tree cutting to prevent wildfires from being subject to environmental review. Supporters of the […]
SEC approves options for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF – Cointelegraph
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing and trading of equity options in BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Nasdaq. In a Sept. 20 notice, the SEC Approved Options on the iShares Bitcoin Trust will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol IBIT. According to Nasdaq, the exchange […]
Netherlands Approves Ukraine Use of Its F-16s to Strike Russian Territory
The Netherlands on Thursday gave Ukraine permission to use F-16 fighter jets to carry out strikes deep into Russian territory. The American-made F-16 is an iconic fighter jet that has been the frontline fighter of choice for 50 years for NATO allies and many air forces around the world. Newsweek Reports Permission to use Western […]