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Florida sues Biden Administration, losing $150 million per year

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DeSantis sues Biden administration over Canadian drug importation program – POLITICO Florida is suing the Food and Drug Administration over its failure to act on a plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. The governor said the FDA was “unlawfully delaying” and “unreasonably delaying” the approval of the plan. DeSantis estimated importing cheaper drugs from Canada could save the Florida state government up to $150 million per year. Florida was the first state under …

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The Legacy of Princess Diana: 25 years after her death

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Princess Diana’s legacy 25 years after her death – CBS Mornings Twenty-five years after her death, Princess Diana’s wardrobe continues to inspire a new generation. Recent films and TV shows like “Spencer,” “The Crown” and HBO Max’s documentary, “Princess” have renewed interest in Diana, introducing her to Millennials and Generation Z. As was true of the Netflix series reinvention of this wedding outfit, younger generations are imbibing her looks for a particular aesthetic. They like …

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New York law requires ID if you want to buy whipped cream

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Show ID to Buy Whipped Cream? New York Law Stirs Confusion – The New York Times The legislation passed in New York last year that bans the sale of whipped cream canisters to anyone under 21 was misinterpreted and has resulted in stores asking for IDs when consumers take their cans of whipped cream to the checkout line. The attorney general’s office confirmed the language of the bill indicates that the Nitrous Oxide cans found …

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Fetterman backs out of debate with Dr. Oz, claims Oz mocked his recent stroke

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When Fetterman Declined to Debate, Dr. Oz Made His Stroke an Issue – The New York Times Conservatives on social media have been critical of Jon Fetterman’s campaign strategy because he has refused to participate in a debate. On Tuesday, Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s incumbent lieutenant governor, issued a formal statement declining to debate Odze in the first week of September. He said the Oz campaign’s statement mocked his health and that he chose not to be …

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Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet president, has died

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Mikhail Gorbachev, who steered Soviet breakup, dead at 91 – The Associated Press Mikhail Gorbachev — the last leader of the former Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991 — has died at the age of 91. Gorbachev died following a prolonged illness, according to Russian state news agencies. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to Gorbachev’s family and friends. The world leaders paid tribute to Gorbachev on Tuesday, with Joe Biden calling him a …

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Tensions flare as the US sends warships through Taiwan Strait

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U.S. warships transit Taiwan Strait, first since Pelosi visit – Reuters The USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville entered the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, marking the first U.S. naval transit of the waterway since U.S.-China tensions flared up over House Speaker Nancy Pelosis’s visit to the island this month. John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, told CNN that the two ships sent a clear message that the U.S. military would operate anywhere international …

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Democrats’ abortion attack ads on Republican Senate candidates

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Republican Senate candidates hit back on abortion attack ads from Democrats – Fox News Tiffany Smiley, the Republican Senate nominee in Washington state against Patty Murray, said in a commercial that Murray wants to scare voters. The Democratic Party has latched onto abortion as the pivotal midterm issue following the Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Republican Senate candidate in Arizona Blake Masters accused Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of lying about …

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Missing Mexican students kept alive, then given to military

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Official: 6 of 43 missing Mexican students given to army – The Associated Press Mexican government officials leading a truth commission said Friday that six of 43 university students who “disappeared” in 2014 were kept alive for days in a warehouse before being handed over to a commander who ordered their killing. The military’s role in the students disappearance has long been a source of tension between families and the government. The Commission’s report said …

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California is banning new gas cars by 2035

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California to Ban the Sale of New Gasoline Cars – The New York Times California is expected to move forward with a comprehensive plan that would ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035, a landmark step that could speed a global shift toward electric vehicles. California requires all new cars sold in the state to be emissions-free by 2035. The state also requires 35% of new light-duty vehicles to produce zero emissions by …

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BREAKING NEWS: Dr. Anthony Fauci stepping down

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Anthony Fauci, face of coronavirus response, to retire in December – The Washington Post Dr. Anthony Fauci announced on Monday that he would be leaving his posts as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and President Biden’s top health advisor in December. Dr. Anthony Fauci has led for 38 years, serving under seven presidents, and has worked to address new and emerging infectious disease threats, including HIV/AIDS, West Nile virus, …

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