MTA approves Gov. Hochul’s plan to pause NYC congestion toll, pulling $16.5 billion from agency’s budget
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted Wednesday to support New York State Gov. Kathy Hockle’s (D) plan to indefinitely suspend congestion pricing in Manhattan. New York Post report. Earlier this month, Horckle slammed on the brakes. He argued that the MTA’s congestion pricing plan would place an “undue burden” on already stressed New Yorkers. “That would […]
Nassau County legislature approves law to reinstate transgender sports ban
The Nassau County Council approved a bill Monday that would reinstate a ban on transgender athletes participating in women’s and girls’ sports at county-owned athletic facilities. County Executive Bruce Blakeman is expected to sign the bill into law soon. “I am pleased that the Republican majority voted in favor of this commonsense measure to protect […]
FDA approves first menthol e-cigarettes in the US
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes in the United States on Friday. The FDA said it had authorized four e-cigarette products made by the vaping company Njoy. Two of the products are pre-filled pods used with an e-cigarette device, while the other two are disposable e-cigarettes. The FDA’s decision to […]
FDA approves first menthol flavored e-cigarettes from Altria’s NJOY
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved four menthol e-cigarettes from Altria Inc. for sale in the U.S., making them the first flavored e-cigarettes the agency has allowed to hit the market. This decision demonstrates that e-cigarette manufacturers can provide persuasive evidence to the FDA that the benefits of their products in helping […]
FDA approves new drug to treat autoimmune liver disease: ‘Giant step forward’
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IDF Approves Plans for ‘Offensive in Lebanon’
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have officially approved plans for an “attack on Lebanon” against Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist organization that has been shelling northern Israel since October and illegally occupying southern Lebanon. The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement: Today (Tuesday), Northern Command Commander Maj. Gen. Oli Gordin and Chief of Operations (J3) […]
Australian securities exchange approves its first spot Bitcoin ETF – Cointelegraph
Australia’s largest stock exchange, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), has approved its first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which is set to begin trading on June 20. According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph by investment firm VanEck, the company will be launching a spot bitcoin ETF, the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (VBTC). This comes […]
House GOP approves mammoth annual defense bill
Defense andInternational Security Full text US imposes sanctions on Israeli militant group that blocks aid to Gaza The Biden administration on Friday imposed sanctions on violent Israeli extremist groups it says are interfering with, harassing and damaging humanitarian convoys headed for the Gaza Strip. Full text Majority of Republicans vote against Greene’s anti-Ukraine […]
GM approves new $6B stock buyback on strong demand for gas-powered vehicles
Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-D., was responding to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s defense of the production of electric vehicle chargers to Kudlow. General Motors Co said on Tuesday its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program to buy back up to $6 billion of the company’s common stock, a month after the company’s […]
FDA approves new Moderna mRNA vaccine without bothering with independent advisers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Moderna’s mRNA-1345 vaccine is said to protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus infection. Distributor Breakthrough Therapy Designation The approval of the drug, marketed as mResvia, marks the second Moderna drug to be approved by the FDA and, […]