Iran will attack Israel if Gaza ceasefire talks collapse: report
A senior Iranian security official has reportedly warned that Iran would attack Israel if talks between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire in Gaza fail. The official told Reuters that Iran and its allies, including Hezbollah, would also launch direct attacks on the Jewish state if they perceived that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government was […]
Improper Social Security payments surpass $1B amid 'record-breaking backlog': Report
(NEXSTAR) – The Social Security Administration is grappling with a “record-breaking backlog” that could result in roughly $1.1 billion in improper payments, according to a new report by the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG, which works to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of SSA’s programs, investigated both erroneous payments […]
Bob Casey has stake in Chinese fentanyl maker: report
Chinese fentanyl manufacturers (and the funding they provide) are at the center of the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Sen. Bob Casey and his Republican opponent, Dave McCormick. Casey, 64, a third-term incumbent, accused McCormick, 58, of “profiting from people’s pain” through his role as CEO of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, which under his leadership […]
J&J has enough support from claimants for $6.5 billion talc settlement: report
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com Johnson & Johnson has cleared a key threshold in its proposed $6.5 billion settlement of tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its baby powder and other talc products cause cancer, a research firm said. Bloomberg reports. More than 75% of plaintiffs voted in favor of the proposal, according to […]
Spice Girls reunion ‘axed’ after Geri Halliwell and Mel B feud rumors: Report
Sorry, Spice Girls fans. Geri Halliwell has allegedly dropped talks about a potential reunion tour due to unhappiness with bandmate Mel B, according to new reports. Halliwell, also known as Ginger Spice, is said to be fed up with Scary Spice’s alleged “sarcasm and mockery” after months of a cooling in their relationship. Furthermore, Halliwell’s […]
State Department cries false over WSJ report claiming US offered Venezuela’s Maduro amnesty
The State Department on Monday denied a Wall Street Journal report that the Biden administration offered Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro an amnesty in exchange for him stepping down after 11 years in power. “That is not true,” Principal Deputy Press Secretary Vedant Patel told reporters during a question-and-answer session at a press conference on Monday. […]
Generic version of Mucinex contains cancer-causing chemical: report
Generic versions of the popular cold and allergy medicine Mucinex, sold under in-store brands at CVS, Walmart, Target and Walgreens, reportedly contain the carcinogenic chemical benzene. Benzene is a colourless, flammable liquid that has been used to make plastics, synthetic fibres, household cleaners, gasoline and rubber, and has been linked to diseases such as leukemia […]
Former leader of Walz’s battalion publishes scathing message aimed at governor’s military career: report
A former battalion commander for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s Minnesota Army National Guard unit sent a scathing message to Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate amid growing accusations of “defamation,” according to media reports. “I have no regrets that Tim Waltz retired early from the Minnesota National Guard, did not complete Sergeant Major Academy, violated […]
Nashville police say Riley Strain had 12-15 drinks before college student’s death: report
According to police investigations, Riley Strain, a University of Missouri student who went missing during a night out in Nashville in March and was later found dead along the Cumberland River, had consumed 12 to 15 drinks before his death. According to a Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) investigation report, the medical examiner determined that […]
Italian hospitals report rise in heat cases as weather fails to deter tourists | Italy
Italy’s heatwave has not dampened tourism, but some of the country’s most popular tourist cities have seen a surge in the number of people seeking emergency treatment for heatstroke. Italy has been hit by a series of heat waves since mid-June, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in some central and southern parts […]