Pharmacy deserts are appearing across U.S. as Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS drug store closures spread
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Trump Aides Sought Enhanced Security for Closing Stages of Campaign
Susie Wiles, a top Trump campaign adviser, was in contact with the White House chief of staff and the head of the Secret Service seeking military assets and other steps.3 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Pharmacy deserts are appearing across U.S. as Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS drug store closures spread
Rite Aid, Walgreens and CVS store closures are leading to pharmacy "deserts" and some blame PBMs, which are currently being sued by the federal government.4 hours ago -
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Man appears in court charged with Mary Ward murder
Ahmed Abdirahman, 31, was charged in Dublin after Mary Ward's body was found in Belfast last week.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Here’s how to qualify for FEMA aid — including the $750 payment
That $750 has been mischaracterized by several high-profile politicians, including former President Donald Trump.6 hours ago -
Tech - Wired
OpenAI’s GPT Store Has Left Some Developers in the Lurch
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A pastor started a farm because he lived in a food desert — then came the hurricane
Rev. Richard Joyner expects his community farm to flood a bit after hurricanes. But the destruction brought on by Hurricane Helene endangers the hundreds of locals who the farm feeds each week.8 hours ago -
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Some Florida Republicans demand more disaster aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster ...18 hours ago - Florida -
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Biden urges Congress to pass more hurricane aid after Milton landfall
On Thursday, President Biden called on Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to pass more funding for disaster relief. He said FEMA has what it needs to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, ...18 hours ago - Joe Biden -
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Striking photos show the extent of damage across the region
Hurricane Milton lashed Florida and Cuba on Wednesday and Thursday, with storm surges, flooding and tornadoes causing serious damage.20 hours ago -
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New data on U.S. inflation
New consumer price index data shows a slight cooling in prices for some sectors in the U.S. economy. Nicholas Jasinski, a senior writer at Barron's, joins CBS News with more on what prices fell for ...21 hours ago - Inflation -
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Johnson slams door on Congress returning for disaster aid
Congressional leaders say new disaster spending legislation can wait until the lame duck.21 hours ago -
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BBC Weather fault forecasts hurricanes across world
"Don't be alarmed folks," says weather presenter Matt Taylor after a data glitch on the site.21 hours ago -
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Trump still spreading false claims about FEMA diverting aid amid hurricanes
In the wake of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, former President Donald Trump is continuing to peddle false claims that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants. CBS News political ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Tech - GameSpot
This Week's Epic Games Store Freebies Are Now Live
The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...Yesterday -
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Deadly Tornadoes Spawned by Milton Tear Across Florida
In St. Lucie County on the state’s Atlantic coast, far from where the hurricane made landfall, one sheriff confirmed some loss of life without providing further details after a tornado struck.Yesterday - Florida -
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Special report: Hurricane Milton tears across Florida
Hours after Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm, residents in Florida are now assessing the damage just weeks after Hurricane Helene struck many of the same areas. NBC News' Tom ...Yesterday - Florida -
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Police identify 24 suspects over Gosport hospital drug deaths
Several people are being investigated for alleged gross negligence manslaughter over the deaths.Yesterday -
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Tornadoes add to deadly threat across the region
Multiple twisters have been reported - including on a popular interstate as cars were on the roadYesterday -
World - The Guardian
Foreign aid for fossil fuel projects quadrupled in a single year
With clean air projects receiving just 1% of aid, activists say nations ‘cannot continue polluting practices at expense of climate stability’. Foreign aid for fossil fuel projects quadrupled in a ...Yesterday -
Entertainment - ABC News
Disney World and Universal closures halt Orlando tourism as Milton approaches
Tourism in Orlando is coming to a standstill ahead of Hurricane Milton's expected hit as a major storm in FloridaYesterday -
Business - CNBC
CVS, UnitedHealth, Cigna say FTC should take Lina Khan and two commissioners off drug middlemen case
The companies argue the commissioners have "a lengthy track record of making public statements that indicate serious bias" against pharmacy benefit managers.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
CVS, UnitedHealth press for FTC Chair Khan to be removed from PBM lawsuit
UnitedHealth and CVS Caremark are calling on a federal judge to disqualify Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan and two other commissioners from the agency’s lawsuit against the country's ...Yesterday -
Business - Inc.
Spirit Halloween Celebrates Growth With Christmas Store Expansion
The autumnal pop-up retailing chain says it will transform several of its Halloween-themed locations into Christmas stores as it broadens its holiday horizons.Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs would cost $35B: CBO
Expanding Medicare to cover weight loss drugs would cost $35 billion over eight years, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). In its estimates released Tuesday, CBO ...Yesterday -
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'No closure' for family without wider inquiry into Bayoh death
Sheku Bayoh's family want the inquiry to investigate the Crown Office decision not to bring any prosecutions over the case.2 days ago -
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Harvard and Yale among universities targeted in financial aid price-fixing lawsuit
Forty of the top private universities across the U.S. are under fire after a lawsuit was filed accusing the institutions of conspiring to overcharge students for their education.2 days ago -
Tech - The Wall Street Journal
Amazon to Add 20 New U.S. Cities to Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery Business
Amazon.com said it plans to further expand its pharmacy business by more than doubling the number of cities where customers can get same-day delivery of their medications.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
CVS, Cigna Seek to Disqualify FTC Officials in Insulin Case Over Alleged Bias
The healthcare company said Chair Lina Khan, Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya through public statements show they have prejudged the matter at hand.2 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
John Legend calls for Harris to put 'conditions' on US aid to Israel
Music superstar John Legend is calling for Vice President Harris to make U.S. aid to Israel amid its ongoing offensives in Gaza and Lebanon conditional. In an interview with Zeteo’s Mehdi Hasan, ...2 days ago - Israel -
Business - Inc.
Hearing Aid Giant Starkey Bet Big on AI, and It’s Paying Off
Starkey, the country’s largest hearing aid producer, just announced a new AI-powered device.2 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Weighs a Breakup of Google
Antitrust enforcers have been searching for tough remedies to counteract alleged monopoly abuses.2 days ago - Google -
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Federal judge orders Google to open its Android app store to competition
A federal judge has ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition3 days ago - Google