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 […]
Pentagon Approves More Security For Trump, Harris Campaigns
This photo was taken of the Pentagon Building in Washington DC on December 26, 2011. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit: STAFF / AFP) OAN Staff Jacob MillerFriday, August 30, 2024, 9:10 a.m. The Department of Defense has stepped up security for the Trump and Harris campaigns. advertisement On Thursday, Department of Defense (DOD) spokeswoman Sabrina Singh […]
FDA Approves First At-Home Syphilis Test
A mock-up of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) sign that was put up in Los Angeles earlier this year but rejected in many other cities is seen at the AHF offices in Hollywood, California on May 18, 2018. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril ElfiSunday, August 18, 2024 4:23 PM […]
Texas county approves $115K in security funding for progressive DA after secret meeting
Travis County commissioners approved $115,000 in additional security funding for District Attorney Jose Garza after meeting behind closed doors earlier this year to discuss the measure, according to multiple reports this week. Commissioners reportedly voted publicly on the measure in March after considering evidence that Garza had received threats at his home. The bill was […]
U.S. Approves $20B Weapons Sale To Israel, Fighter Jets And Missiles Included
An Israeli Air Force F-15 Eagle fighter jet flies over the coast during an air show in Tel Aviv on April 26, 2023, marking the 75th anniversary of the founding of Israel. (Photo by Jack Ghez/AFP via Getty Images) By James Myers, OAN StaffWednesday, August 14, 2024 2:13 PM The United States has approved $20 […]
Green Mountain Care Board approves double-digit increase in health insurance premiums for third year in row – VTDigger
Green Mountain Care board president Owen Foster speaks during a roundtable discussion on health care costs in Burlington, Friday, May 31, 2024. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger. For the third consecutive year, the Green Mountain Care Board has approved double-digit increases in annual premiums for Vermont individuals and small organizations that purchase health insurance plans through […]