Truckers Prepare Roadblocks, General Strike to Protest Fuel Shortages in Bolivia
Bolivian truck drivers and local transport organisations have called for an indefinite strike at large transport companies next week in protest against the government of socialist President Luis Arce and continuing shortages of diesel fuel and foreign currency. The indefinite strike, due to begin on Monday, June 17, will include country-wide road blockades and border […]
Nationwide teacher shortages leave school districts relying on alternative solutions
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Drug shortages plague patients. There’s a solution
From 1968 to 2020, people experienced a remarkable increase in life expectancy, from 70 to 78 years. Much of that was due to advances in drugs and vaccines, many of which are now unavailable because of shortages. According to the University of Utah Drug Information Service, in the first quarter of 2024, a total of 323 drugs were […]
Russia Destroys Major Ukrainian Power Plant, Power Shortages Expected
Russia appears to be stepping up its campaign to take power away from Ukraine, launching a series of major missile and drone attacks against critical infrastructure this week, completely destroying a large power plant. The Trypilska coal and gas power plant was “completely destroyed” in an overnight missile attack on Thursday, according to Ukrainian state […]
Protests erupt in Cuba’s Santiago over power outages, food shortages
A group of protesters demonstrated in Santiago on Sunday, criticizing Cuba’s prolonged power outages and food shortages. A video showing protesters outside Santiago, about 800 miles from Havana, went viral on social media. State media confirmed the protests in Santiago and reported similar protests in other Cuban provinces, as confirmed by the US embassy in […]
Austin ‘at the brink of disaster’ as police shortages hit crisis level
Residents in Austin, Texas, are expressing anger over police understaffing and longer response times for 911 calls after the city council voted to cut the department’s budget in 2020. In February, ongoing staffing shortages left some parts of the city without a single police officer for several hours on Saturdays. Michael Block, president of the […]
Hotel staff shortages could push travel costs to an all-time high
The U.S. hotel industry is suffering from staff shortages and rising wages, problems that are expected to make travel costs even higher than they are now. In 2024, hotels across the United States are expected to collectively pay $123 billion in compensation, an increase of more than 20% from 2019. The Wall Street Journal reportedciting […]
FTC probing drug ‘middlemen’ over generic shortages at hospitals
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking information about the role of drug distributors and other companies that buy drugs for U.S. hospitals over shortages of generic drugs such as chemotherapy drugs and antibiotics, the Federal Trade Commission said Wednesday. It was announced on . The freedom of information request by the agency and the Department […]
Use of ADHD drugs surged during pandemic, fueling shortages: Study
Prescriptions for drugs to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have soared during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study. Prescriptions for stimulant and non-stimulant medications for ADHD have skyrocketed during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study published today. JAMA Psychiatry on wednesday. Sudden demand for ADHD drugs added to the shortage. In […]
ADHD treatment prescriptions for adults surged during pandemic, fueling shortages: Study
A new study finds that prescription treatments for ADHD have skyrocketed among adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to shortages of popular treatments like Adderall. new research Published in JAMA Psychiatry On Wednesday, it was found that prescriptions for stimulant and non-stimulant ADHD medications have skyrocketed during the pandemic, especially among young people and women. […]