U.S. allows increased Vyvanse production to help ADHD drug shortage
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has authorized a roughly 24 percent increase in production of Vyvanse to address a nationwide shortage of ADHD medications. The DEA approved the surge in production at the request of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the notice First reported Bloomberg NewsThe FDA's request was issued in […]
Job openings decreased, separations increased in July
The number of job openings fell in July and the number of people leaving their current jobs increased as the economy showed signs of cooling after a period of high interest rates. The Labor Department said Wednesday that its monthly Job Openings and Labor Force Movements (JOLTS) survey showed job openings fell to 7.7 million […]
Democrats driving increased election enthusiasm: Gallup
A new survey finds that enthusiasm for voting has been growing in recent weeks, with Democrats leading the surge. According to a Gallup poll, Released ThursdayAccording to a survey by the Democratic Party, 78% of Democrats or Democratic leaners say they feel “more enthusiastic than usual to vote” compared to past elections, while 64% of […]
Germany’s Scholz Vows Tougher Knife Laws, Increased Deportations After Fatal Stabbing
Tighter knife laws and increased deportations of rejected asylum seekers were two pledges German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated in a tough line on Monday as he visited the scene of a knife attack in which a suspected Syrian-born Islamist terrorist killed three people. “Infuriated and outraged,” Scholz said, promising action after the deadly attack, which […]
NY cannabis regulator hasn’t increased staff months after Hochul ‘overhaul’
The state’s marijuana regulator has made no progress on expanding its staff, months after Gov. Kathy Hawkle launched a fierce criticism of the agency. Felicia Reed, acting director of the Bureau of Cannabis Control, said: An interview with Spectrum News Last week, her agency, which had been short-staffed, announced it was now hiring 180 employees. […]
Producer Prices Increased by Less Than Forecast in July
U.S. inflation pressures showed further signs of easing in July, with producer prices rising just 0.1%, less than expected. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Producer Price Index (PPI) for final demand, which tracks the average change in selling prices received by domestic producers of goods and services for the products they sell […]
RFK Jr. cancels Iowa State Fair campaign event over ‘increased security concerns’
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has canceled planned campaign events, citing “growing safety concerns,” his campaign said Wednesday. Kennedy, 70, had been scheduled to appear at the Des Moines Register’s political podium at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday afternoon but canceled the appearance because the outdoor venue posed increased risks to his […]
Trump vows to continue to hold outdoor rallies with increased security in wake of assassination attempt
Following the assassination attempt on him, former President Trump vowed to continue holding outdoor rallies, defying the Secret Service’s urging him to hold them indoors. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, President Trump announced that outdoor rallies would continue to take place, saying the Secret Service had agreed to “significantly increase operations.” “They […]
Student loan debt has increased by 430% since 2003 – here’s how to lower your debt
Over the past 20 years, student loan debt has increased by 430%. (iStock ) The national debt has grown substantially over the past two decades, but never more so than in student loan debt, which has increased 430% since 2003. Kaplan Group ResearchAlthough student loan debt has stabilized in recent years, levels remain alarmingly high. […]
Portland Overdose Deaths Increased During 90-Day Fentanyl State of Emergency
Overdose deaths have risen in the Portland, Oregon, area during a 90-day state of emergency declared by officials to combat the fentanyl problem, leaving residents questioning what reforms were actually implemented. Governor Tina Kotek (Democrat), Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson (Democrat) and Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler (Democrat) all Declared The emergency order was issued […]