Drug maker cutting prices for obesity, diabetes drug
Click for more news from The Hill {beacon} health care health care Full text Court clears way for Florida to enforce ban on gender-affirming care for minors In Florida, a federal judge ruled this week that transgender minors cannot be prescribed puberty-suppressing drugs or other hormone treatments, even if their parents approve, while the […]
Stop & Shop to stop selling tobacco this week, joining large retailers in cutting off smokes
Stop & Shop is the latest grocer to stop selling tobacco amid growing criticism from retailers about the health risks and hassle of selling the products. Starting Saturday, customers will be unable to purchase tobacco products at 360 stores of the Quincy, Massachusetts-based supermarket chain, following the lead of other major retailers including Walmart, CVS […]
The Fed is finally about to start cutting rates — and here’s why you shouldn’t care
So it looks like the Fed will finally cut interest rates in September, but how far will they cut them? And is it too late or too soon? After decades of witnessing endless prophecy and fear about central banks and their next moves, I have come to a simple and clear conclusion: Who cares? Sound […]
U.S. Inflation Hits 2.9% In July, Opening Possibility For Fed To Start Cutting Rates
(Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) By James Myers, OAN StaffWednesday, August 14, 2024 8:18 AM U.S. inflation rose 2.9% year-on-year in July, below expectations, raising the possibility that the Federal Reserve will finally start cutting interest rates next month. advertisement The Bureau of Labor Statistics said the consumer price index rose 0.2% from the previous […]
US inflation hits 2.9% in July, paving way for Fed to start cutting rates
U.S. inflation rose 2.9% year-on-year last month, slightly weaker than expected, raising the possibility that the Federal Reserve will finally start cutting interest rates next month. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index rose 0.2% from the previous month in July, just below the 3% year-on-year increase that economists had expected, […]
Cutting screen time to 3 hours per week improves kids’ behavior, mental health
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Brute charged in attack on MTA workers freed after cutting deal — only to go on slashing spree
A psychopathic thug charged with attacking two MTA employees and a transit cop last year has been released after making a deal to receive psychiatric treatment, even though he also allegedly attacked four Rikers Island security guards while in custody. According to officials and sources, Christian Marrero, 21, not only neglected his psychiatric program, but […]
US colleges are cutting majors and slashing programs after years of putting it off
When Christina Westman began her studies at St. Cloud State University, she dreamed of working as a music therapist with people with Parkinson’s disease and stroke. But her academic career changed drastically in May when Minnesota university administrators announced plans to eliminate the music department and cut 42 degree programs and 50 minors. The move […]
Kamala Harris up 18 points with battleground Hispanics, cutting Trump’s support: Democratic-aligned pollster
While much should be noted given the survey’s origins, a prominent Democratic pollster has argued that Vice President Kamala Harris has an advantage among Hispanic voters in battleground states. Somos, which describes itself as a “Latino-led, Latino-focused organization dedicated to empowering hard-working Latinos year-round to participate in our nation’s democracy by taking action in their […]
Elon Musk says Fed ‘foolish’ for not cutting interest rates yet
Billionaire Elon Musk said Sunday that the Federal Reserve was “foolish” for not cutting interest rates sooner following a disappointing jobs report that raised concerns about an economic slowdown. “The Fed needs to lower interest rates,” Musk said in a post on his X account. “They’re stupid for not lowering rates before now.” Musk’s comments […]