A popular asthma inhaler will be discontinued in January. Here’s what to know.

Warning for patients with asthma regarding inhalers GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of the popular steroid inhaler Flovent used to treat asthma symptoms, is set to phase out the medication as it prepares to introduce a generic version. The company announced that starting on Jan. 1, 2024, it would cease the production of Flovent HFA and Flovent […]

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Ohio’s DeWine Rejects Bill Banning Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has vetoed a bill that seeks to bar healthcare providers from offering gender-affirming treatment to transgender minors, stating his belief that such treatment decisions should be left to the families, not the government. DeWine, a Republican, said his decision to veto House […]

Some Americans are getting a second Social Security check today. Here’s why.

Social Security Recipients To Get Extra Check According to a strange quirk in the Social Security Administration’s system, about 1 in 10 recipients of Social Security will get an extra December payment, with the second payment scheduled to arrive on December 29. The extra check is part of the agency’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program […]

See the massive rogue wave that crashed into Ventura, California, sending 8 people to the hospital

Dangerous Waves Crash into California Coast Experts are alerting residents to a “particularly perilous” wave occurrence along the California shoreline that has not been seen in numerous years. An extreme event indeed unfolded on Ventura Beach, assuring beachgoers of its imminent danger. In an alarming video footage, a colossal rogue wave hammered the seawall, devouring […]

Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco fails to show up for meeting with Dominican prosecutor

Tampa Bay All-Star Player Under Investigation in Alleged Relationship with a Minor Wander Franco, a renowned shortstop player for the Tampa Bay Rays, missed a scheduled meeting with a prosecutor, Olga Diná Llaverías, who is looking into allegations about his involvement with a minor. This unexplained absence does not halt the ongoing investigation into the […]

Maine secretary of state disqualifies Trump from primary ballot

In Latest Decision, Maine Officials Bar Trump from 2024 Primary Ballot In a Thursday ruling, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, a Democrat, determined that Section 3 of the 14th Amendment disqualifies Trump from holding office or appearing on Maine’s primary ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol. […]

Cher asks Los Angeles court to give her control over adult son’s finances

Cher seeks conservatorship over son Hollywood icon Cher has taken legal action to obtain temporary conservatorship over her son, Elijah Blue Allman. Her court filing expresses concern for her son’s welfare due to ongoing mental health and substance abuse issues, which the singer claims have left him unable to effectively manage his finances. The petition […]

U.S. population grew to more than 335 million in 2023. Here’s the prediction for 2024.

The Anticipated Changes in the U.S. Population Size The U.S. population is set to expand and evolve over the next several years, with estimates pointing to substantial growth. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report, the population grew by more than 1.75 million in 2023, and as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s […]

What are nitazenes? What to know about the drug that can be 10 times as potent as fentanyl

Colorado Overdose Linked to a New, Potent Opioid According to the Boulder County Coroner’s office, a Colorado overdose death can be attributed to a new formulation of nitazenes, which are opioids. This is believed to be the first time that this formulation has been found to cause an overdose death. This discovery has raised concerns […]