As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to consider a challenge by President Joe Biden’s administration to the legality of Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy settlement, a contentious deal shielding the Sackler family from lawsuits over their involvement in the opioid epidemic, high-stakes debate looms in Washington. The settlement, which would grant Purdue’s wealthy Sackler family members immunity …
In September of last year, Ashley Renne, who boasts over 100,000 followers on Instagram, shared a video of her meeting with President Joe Biden and showed her support for his Inflation Reduction Act. However, her support has since diminished, along with other influencers who were once vital to the administration’s outreach to younger voters. Renne …
The Biden administration unveiled the finalized regulations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28, to combat methane emissions from oil and gas companies. The regulations require emitters to stop routine flaring of natural gas in new wells, implement monitoring measures for methane leaks, and establish new standards for high-emitting equipment. Methane, a …
New EPA Proposal Aims for Rapid Removal of US Lead Pipes The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new rules that would require the replacement of lead water pipes in most U.S. cities within ten years. The move aims to address lead in drinking water and prevent public health crises such as those experienced in …
The Centers for Disease Control announced Friday that two people have died and 28 more people have been hospitalized in a salmonella outbreak in cantaloupes across 32 states. The Food and Drug Administration advises consumers, businesses, and restaurants to check the cantaloupes they have to see if they have been recalled or affected. If someone …
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Biden administration announced on Tuesday a significant $2 billion in grants available for disadvantaged communities disproportionately affected by pollution and climate change. The funds are aimed at supporting projects to enhance their resilience to climate impacts and improve monitoring of air and water quality. These Community Change Grants …
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration announced on Tuesday its intention to appeal a court ruling that halted a state regulation aimed at holding Pennsylvania’s power plant owners accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions. The appeal was made despite warnings from Shapiro for lawmakers to develop a more effective alternative. Shapiro’s administration emphasized …
Integrating religious values and protecting national interests are crucial to Afghanistan’s Taliban-led administration, which has informed the United Nations that it will not tolerate external interference in its internal affairs. This response was submitted to the U.N. in light of an assessment on how to engage with the newly empowered Islamists, as requested by the …
President Biden praises the restoration of military-to-military communications with China after a recent meeting with President Xi Jinping. The President’s focus now is to avert military confrontation with China, hold Xi accountable for the commitments he made, and mitigate America’s record-breaking numbers of overdose deaths associated with fentanyl. In light of Xi’s promises concerning fentanyl …
Amazon has voluntarily pulled seven eye drop brands off their shelves in response to a warning letter issued by the Food & Drug Administration over potential safety concerns. The eye drops, marketed as a homeopathic treatment for pink eye, dry eyes, cataracts, irritation as a result of dust or other allergens are considered “new drugs” …