US Faces All-Time High Drug Shortage, Data Shows
The U.S. is facing its worst drug shortage since the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) started tracking them in 2001, a Thursday statement by the association reads. “During the first quarter of 2024, ASHP and our partner, the University of Utah Drug Information Service [UUDIS], tracked 323 active shortages. This is an all-time high, […]
Oregon high school transgender track athlete competes against girls at event, sparking outrage on social media
An Oregon high school came under fire Saturday for allowing a transgender athlete to compete against girls in a tournament. Aiden Gallagher, a 10th grader at McDaniel High School, competed in the Sherwood Need for Speed Classic in Sherwood, Oregon. There was footage of Gallagher blowing away the competition in the 200m heat. CLICK HERE […]
Iranian paramilitary troops seize Portuguese ship with Israeli ties as tensions remain high
Iranian paramilitary Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces have seized a Portuguese-flagged ship owned by an Israeli billionaire, as tensions between the two countries remain high amid continued threats of attack. “UKMTO has received reports that an incident has occurred north-east of Fujairah in the UAE,” the UK Maritime Trade Operations Agency reported. “The vessel […]
US high schoolers want financial education, but many schools don’t offer it: survey
Jordan Belfort, author of “Investing Wolves” about New York, argued for politicization, promoting financial literacy in schools, and the importance of college degrees. A recent study by Intuit found that U.S. high school students want to learn about personal finance in school, but many do not have access to such courses in school and parents […]
Stakes high for Islanders as rematch with Rangers looms
In no particular order, bets for Saturday afternoon’s New York battle for the Islanders include, but are not limited to: If the Islanders win and both the Capitals (vs. Tampa) and Red Wings (Toronto) lose, they will advance to the playoffs. Rangers manager Peter Laviolette honored Adam Pelech and Noah Dobson after he criticized both […]
Burning question: California’s fire risk is so high its firefighters can’t insure their stations
California’s firefighters have already put out more than 290 wildfires in 2024, but some are facing difficulties in insuring their home bases amid the state’s risky fire profile. Those problems came to the forefront Thursday when Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) administration defended an $11 million request from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection […]
PPI Inflation Hitting 11-Month High ‘Tempers’ Worries, ‘Inflation Has Been Coming Down’
On Bloomberg’s Thursday broadcast of “Balance of Power,” Heather Boushey, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said March PPI inflation data: It marked the highest level in almost a year., “allayed” concerns following the CPI report, asserting that “this economy continues to serve the American people,” adding, “It’s clear that we’ve […]
Wisconsin high court justice’s retirement may threaten liberal majority
Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is not seeking re-election to the bench next spring, a move that could threaten the state’s high court’s small liberal majority. “My decision was not made lightly. It was made after much thought and reflection. I know I can do the job and I will do it well. […]
Texas High School Teacher and Her Son Accused of Child Trafficking
A Texas high school hairdresser and her son are facing charges of child prostitution and forced prostitution, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Klein Cain High School hairdresser Kedria Grigsby, 42, was arrested Monday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said in a post on X. Her son, Roger McGee, 21, was arrested in November […]
Police departments warn high schoolers’ ‘Senior Assassins’ game could turn deadly: ‘serious consequences’
Several police departments are warning parents and local residents: national match A clash between high school students later this week could have deadly consequences. Multiple police agencies are sounding the alarm on social media. The game is called “Senior Assassin”. Here, participants are given the name of another player and tasked with hunting and eliminating […]