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Month: April 2024

Woman was denied top-secret US security clearance for being a close relative of dictator

By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — An unnamed woman was denied a top-secret security clearance this year due to being a “close” relative of an authoritarian dictator of an unnamed country, according to a publicly available document from the Defense Department’s Office of Hearings and Appeals. The administrative judge in the case ultimately decided to deny the clearance in what

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Sheriff: Orange County ‘serial killer’ strangled women, dumped their bodies in same location

By Allison Petro Click here for updates on this story     ORANGE COUNTY, Florida (WESH) — Orange County Sheriff John Mina announced the arrest of an Orange County “serial killer” who strangled two women and dumped their bodies after having sex with them. On Monday, Mina said 25-year-old Carlos Baez-Nieves was arrested after evidence showed he

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US challenges ‘bogus’ patents on Ozempic and other drugs in effort to spur competition

By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission is challenging patents on 20 brand-name drugs, including the blockbuster weight-loss injection Ozempic. Tuesday’s announcement is part of a wider effort by the Biden administration targeting pharmaceutical industry practices that contribute to high prices. The agency is taking issue with patents on

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Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida — at least according to state law

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida is on the verge of repealing what’s left of a 16-year-old law that puts climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions. Instead, a bill waiting for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature would make energy affordability and availability the main focus. The bill

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