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The Newzz Owl Returns to Action
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Newzz Owl had to take the month of November off. We will resume shortly with new features. Top 11 lists in various genres as well as our…
The Newzz Owl Returns to Action
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Newzz Owl had to take the month of November off. We will resume shortly with new features. Top 11 lists in various genres as well as our…
Union Workers and Kaiser Permanente Reached Tentative Deal to End the Strike
Kaiser Permanente and union workers, which represents over 75,000 workers, have reached a tentative deal to end the largest-ever health care strike in the history of the United States.
75,000 Kaiser Permanente Workers Go on Strike
Over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente unionized workers went on strike, making it the largest health care worker strike in U.S. history. The workers, who went on strike, were from California, Colorado, Oregon, Virginia,…
Nobel Prize in Medicine Is Awarded Today
The 2023 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for their work on mRNA Covid-19 vaccines.
FDA Experts Say a Popular Nasal Decongestant Does Not Actually Relieve Congestion
FDA experts have said that a popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually offer relief for congestion. They said that is likely no better than a dummy pill. The ingredient is known as phenylephrine….
First Lady Jill Biden Tested Positive for Covid-19
Washington, D.C.: The White House announced today, First Lady Jill Biden received a positive test result for Covid-19.
U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Announced that He Has Multiple Myeloma
Washington, D.C.: The U.S. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced today that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, which is a form of blood cancer.
MLB’s Biggest Star Shohei Ohtani Was Dianosed with a Torn UCL
During the 1st game of a doubleheader with the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Angels pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani had to leave the game in the 2nd inning of the game. Ohtani was diagnosed…
F.D.A. Approved the First Pill for Post Pregnancy Depression
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first pill that will treat postpartum depression. The drug will work in a few days, which is faster than regular antidepressants. The drug is…
F.D.A. Approved an Antibody to Protect Infants from R.S.V.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an antibody, nirsevimab, which would protect newborns from R.S.V., respiratory syncytial virus. R.S.V. attacks the lung and is the #1 cause of infants, under…
The F.D.A. Approved the First Over the Counter Birth Control Pill
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill.
The 5 People On Board the Titanic Sub Are Believed to Be Deceased
The company which was operating the missing Titanic sub,OceanGate Expeditions, said they believed that all 5 people on board “have sadly been lost.” This comes after reports of a debris field being…
Former First Lady Rosalynn Diagnosed with Dementia
Atlanta, GA.: The Carter Center announced that former first lady of the United States Rosalynn has been diagnosed with dementia. The Center said, “The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady…
Texas State Legislature Passed a Bill Which Bans Transgender Medical Care for Minors
Austin, TX: The Texas State Legislature passed a bill which bans medical care for transgendered minors. The governor is likely to sign it. The bill bans hormone and puberty blocking treatments and…
WHO Declared Mpox No Longer a Global Emergency
The World Health Organization declared that mpox, also known as monkey pox, is no longer a global health emergency.
FDA Panel Recommended That Birth Control Be Sold Over-The-Counter
A FDA panel has recommended that birth control bills be allowed to be sold over-the-counter for the first time. The move will now move to a vote before final approval.
C.D.C. Director Rochelle Walensky Resigned from the Biden Administration
The C.D.C. Director Rochelle walensky has resigned from the Biden Administration. Her last day on the job is June 30, 2023.
World Health Organization Ended the Covid-19 Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has ended Covid-19’s global health emergency saying that the virus is no longer a global emergency.
Montana State Legislature Blocked a Transgender Woman From Participating on the House Floor
Helena, MT.: After an impassioned speech on the House floor regarding the bill banning hormone treatments and surgeries on Transgender people, State Representative Zooey Zephyr was banned from participating on the Montana…
Supreme Court Justice Samiel Alito Extends a Hold on the Lower Court Ruling Involving Restrictions on the Abortion Drug
Washington, D.C.: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito extended a temporary hold on the lower court ruling which imposed restrictions on the abortion drug, mifepristone. The hold is to give the justices time…
Biden Administration Asked Supreme Court to Restore the Availability of the Abortion Pill
Washington, D.C.: The Biden Administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to restore the broad availability of the common abortion pill, Mifepristone.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Signed the 6 Week Abortion Ban
Tallahassee, FL.: After the Florida House passed the bill (70-40) yearlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed the 6 week abortion ban into law.
Federal Appeals Court Revived the FDA Approval of Mifepristone Temporarily with Restrictions
A Louisiana federal appeals court’s 3 judge panel has revived the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill Mifepristone with temporary restrictions.