Why the FDA Wants TV Drug Ads to Use Simpler Words and Lose the Distractions

Clear descriptions of potential risks and side effects will be required under rules that go into effect Nov. 20, even as the Trump administration readies an offensive against big pharma.

Business - Inc. - 14 hours ago

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

New rules require drugmakers to be clearer about explaining the risks and side effects of prescription drugs

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Swedish firm censured for use of C-word in ads for vaginal health supplements

Regulator deems posters offensive, though Elexir Pharma argues term is ‘not loaded in the same way as in the UK’. The Swedish advertising ombudsman has criticised a company for using the C-word in ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder is wanted in a US drug trafficking case

A former Olympic snowboarder for Canada has been charged with running a drug trafficking ring that authorities say shipped vast amounts of cocaine across the Americas and killed four people

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Why the cost of insurance is driving UK motorists to distraction

This multi-faceted problem is not for the industry alone

World - Financial Times - October 19

Why It Matters That JD Vance's Financial Adviser Posted About Drug Use on Reddit for Years

Aaron Kofsky isn’t just a random staffer; he is JD Vance’s financial policy adviser during an election cycle that cares about crypto.

Tech - Wired - October 17

Why are the Democrats losing? Hubris.

Both parties are living in their own ideological media bubbles. But it’s worse for the Democrats.

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Americanswers... on 5 Live! Why do TV networks call a winner in the US?

Happy US election eve!

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA said the proposed order is not final yet, which means companies can still market over-the-counter drugs containing oral phenylephrine for now.

Business - CNBC - November 7

FDA proposes ending use of decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines

The FDA has proposed ending the use of an ingredient in many over-the-counter cold and allergy medications because it doesn’t actually relieve nasal congestion.

How to Make Ads Your Customers Want to Share

It’s not just about aiming for virality—it’s about crafting a story so meaningful, your audience feels compelled to share it. Here’s how to do that.

Business - Inc. - October 30

American convicted on drug-related charges in Russia loses appeal

A court in the Russian capital has rejected an American citizen’s appeal against against his sentence on drug-related charges

World - ABC News - November 5

Four words you never want to hear: ‘You can’t retire now’

If you really want to stop working, get sound advice about how long your money will last.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

The US swing states targeted with extreme ads

Pivotal battlegrounds are being swamped by messaging from Harris and Trump campaigns

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Cocaine use fuels record high in drug deaths

The number of drug-poisoning deaths registered in England and Wales has hit the highest level since 1993.

CFP Selection Committee's new chair: Why Michigan AD Warde Manuel is adding another headache to his plate

Love of the game compels the 13 members of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee to travel to Texas each week, but the chairman has to do a lot more than that

Sports - CBS Sports - November 4

Former Olympic Snowboarder Wanted by F.B.I. on Murder and Drug Charges

Ryan Wedding, 43, was indicted with 15 others on charges of trafficking drugs into Canada and the U.S., the authorities said. He is believed to be living in Mexico.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Olympic snowboarder wanted for running murderous drug trafficking operation, FBI says

A former Olympic snowboarder has been charged with running a drug smuggling operation that allegedly shipped huge amounts of narcotics across borders and killed four people, the FBI said Thursday.

Prison officers deal drugs and ask inmates for sex, BBC told

Staff and former inmates say corruption is rife because guards know "how to fiddle the system".

Embiid suspended, Nuggets lose Aaron Gordon & 2019 NBA Draft class spotlight | Good Word with Goodwill

Vincent Goodwill and Isis "Ice" Young discuss Joel Embiid's suspension and how the Nuggets can survive without Aaron Gordon before combing through the 2019 NBA Draft class.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6

The House Race Where Democrats Desperately Want the ‘Democrat’ to Lose

A write-in campaign appears to be Democrats’ only hope in a Georgia congressional district after a lawyer with extreme right-wing views won the party’s primary.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Biggest need for each NFL team ahead of Week 11: Chicago loses two in the secondary, Chris Olave added to IR

Bears cornerback Jaylon Jones and Saints receiver Chris Olave were added to the IR this week.

Sports - CBS Sports - 17 hours ago

Deadly drug overdoses are plummeting, and public health officials don't know why

After years of rising, the tide may finally be turning on deadly drug overdoses in America.Drug overdose deaths fell 12.7% in the 12 months ending in May, the CDC said.

Facebook and Instagram to delete ads that use celebrities without their consent

Celebrities including Elon Musk and Martin Lewis repeatedly feature in ads for products they have not endorsed.

It’s the Inflation: Why the Working Class Wants Trump Back

Inflation is driving working-class voters of all ethnicities to Trump.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 24

Why Jake Paul is facing a lose/lose scenario against a legend of the sport in Mike Tyson

Almost every possible outcome on Friday night would appear to hurt Paul's reputation as a boxer

Sports - CBS Sports - Yesterday

Why Are So Many Supermarket Brands Losing Shelf Space?

Gone are the days of growing a consumer packaged goods brand like a tech startup, as companies struggle to retain a hold in the retail marketplace.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Why millions of Americans could lose health insurance subsidies

Millions of Americans could lose enhanced subsidies that currently help with the cost of health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, according to experts. CBS ...

Weight-loss drugs could be key in lowering US obesity rates – experts

Medications like Ozempic ‘transformed’ diabetes care because they improved health outcomes, say experts. Obesity rates have decreased slightly in the US and while it’s too early to say whether the ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

China has deported a VW executive for allegedly using drugs while in Thailand

A senior executive for Volkswagen in China has been deported for allegedly using cocaine and marijuana while on vacation in Thailand

World - ABC News - October 23

China confirms deportation of Volkswagen manager due to drug use

World - Yahoo News - October 23

What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs

The vaccine sceptic would have broad power over food safety, vaccinations and pharmaceuticals.

Michigan State AD Alan Haller wants Michigan held to 'same standard' following postgame altercation

Eight Spartans were suspended following a tunnel brawl in 2022

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

How can the candidate with most votes lose? The US electoral college explained

Every four years, electoral college members meet in all 50 states and cast their votes – here’s what to know. Even though the United States touts its status as one of the world’s leading ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Republicans preparing to reject US election result if Trump loses, warn strategists

Polling experts point to ‘fake polls’ exaggerating his support, with baseless lawsuits alleging fraud already filed. US elections 2024 – live updates Republicans are already laying the ground ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Republicans retake control of US Senate after Democrats lose majority

Republicans win key seats and take back upper chamber in result that had been widely anticipated. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Is the FDA contributing to the homelessness crisis?

The FDA's REMS program has been found to have unintentionally created barriers to accessing clozapine, a crucial antipsychotic drug for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, leading to tragic stories ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

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