Month: August 2023
Tennessee lawmakers abruptly end tumultuous session spurred by school shooting
The GOP-dominant Statehouse refused to take up gun control measures over the past week and instead spent most of their time involved in political infighting.
Read MoreU.S. to send $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine
The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, among other items and spare parts.
Read MoreU.S. to send $250 million in weapons and ammunition to Ukraine
The weapons will be drawn from existing U.S. stockpiles, officials said Tuesday, and will include mine-clearing equipment, artillery and rocket rounds, ambulances and medical gear, among other items and spare parts.
Read MoreThese are the first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations – CNN
These are the first 10 drugs subject to Medicare price negotiations CNN Biden unveils 10 drugs Medicare will target for price cuts MSNBC Biden Administration Unveils First Drugs for Medicare Price Negotiations The New York Times Here are the 3 most-used drugs on
Read MoreNumber two US House Republican Steve Scalise has rare cancer – BBC
Number two US House Republican Steve Scalise has rare cancer BBC House Majority Leader Steve Scalise announces blood cancer diagnosis, currently undergoing treatment CNN Rep. Steve Scalise announces cancer diagnosis, says multiple myeloma ‘very treatable’ Fox News House Majority Steve Scalise announces cancer
Read MoreWhy Kant Wouldn’t Fear AI
The philosophical world is busy making plans to mark the 300th birthday next year of the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. Non-philosophers might be forgiven for wondering why they should care about the opinions of a man who lived before the
Read MoreUganda starts charging people under extreme anti-LGBTQ law, raising execution fears
Two men in Uganda are the first to be charged with “aggravated homosexuality” under a harsh new law that carries the death penalty. Their cases highlight the threats for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda.
Read MoreWhat are the 10 drugs to be negotiated by Medicare?
New prices would not go into effect until 2026, and first must survive legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry.
Read MoreMiami Mayor Suarez suspends 2024 GOP presidential bid after failing to qualify for debate
Suarez launched his campaign just over two months ago as one of the last competitors to join a primary race that has so far been dominated by Trump. The two-term mayor on Tuesday became the first candidate to drop out
Read MoreCabinet approves extension of Ukrainian refugees’ humanitarian aid
After initial difficulties securing funds for the NIS 42 million measure, ministers okay across-the-board cut of 0.06% of ministry budgets
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