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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, […]

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 […]

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 […]