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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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Richard Simmons speaks out on his disappearance

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Richard Simmons Makes Rare Statement Days After Documentary on His Disappearance Airs – E! NEWS Richard Simmons left the public eye over eight years ago and is grateful to his fans for supporting him. Richard Simmons took to his Facebook page to thank his fans for their support after his startling exit from the public eye. Richard Simmons abruptly stopped teaching in her fitness studio in 2014, retreating from public life entirely. He sued two …

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Last surviving Monkees band member Micky Dolenz sues FBI to get secret files

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The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz sues to get secret FBI files on his ’60s band – New York Post Micky Dolenz, the 77-year-old singer of The Monkees, filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice Tuesday to obtain secret FBI files about the group during its counterculture heyday of the 1960s. Dolenz did not even know that redacted documents existed until Mark Zaid suggested he check to see if the FBI had any files on him. …

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VIDEO: Alligator on leash at Philadelphia park

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Video shows young girl walk alligator on leash in Philadelphia park – New York Post Bystanders had an up-close and personal encounter with an alligator in Philadelphia’s Love Park. The reptile is the emotional support animal of a Philadelphia man who runs several social media accounts documenting his loving relationship with Wally, the alligator. A man brought a baby alligator to Pennsylvania, where he developed a unique relationship with the gator. The gator has provided …

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Seven signs you may be dehydrated

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Staying hydrated is essential to feeling great and performing at your best. Water helps with saliva production, good digestion, and getting oxygen to all parts of the body. We use and lose water naturally throughout the day, and cannot really make more by ourselves. If you are dehydrated, you are losing more water than you gain and are therefore considered to be dehydrated. BAD BREATH Dehydration can cause bad breath. Your body has to perform …

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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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