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Month: June 2024

Executives of telehealth company accused of fraud that gave easy access to addictive Adderall drug

By JAIMIE DING Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Top executives at a California telemedicine company were arrested for allegedly distributing Adderall online and conspiring to commit health care fraud through reimbursements for the medication. U.S. Justice Department officials say Ruthia He, the founder and CEO of Done Global Inc, and clinical president David Brody

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CDC warns access to ADHD meds may be disrupted after arrests of health-care startup executives

By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — People taking medications for ADHD, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, may face disruptions in accessing treatment after the arrests of two executives of a telehealth company that distributed such drugs to adults across the United States. On Thursday, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an official health

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El papa Francisco organiza un “cónclave de comediantes”: invita a Jimmy Fallon, ‘doña Florinda’, Chumel Torres, Liss Pereira y Malena Guinzburg

Valeria Ordóñez Ghio (CNN) — Este viernes se celebrará una reunión mundial de comediantes en un lugar un poco inusual: el Vaticano. El papa Francisco organiza el equivalente a un “cónclave de comediantes” al invitar a Roma a nombres destacados de la comedia de todo el mundo como Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Fallon, Chris Rock, Stephen

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Oregon Employment Dept. announces 2024-25 minimum, maximum weekly unemployment and paid leave benefits

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Oregon Employment Department announced Thursday the 2024-25 minimum and maximum weekly benefit amounts for Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave Oregon.By law, the department calculates the minimum and maximum benefit amounts once a year. These calculations are based on Oregon’s State Average Weekly Wage and are generally effective from July 1

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Takeaways from Supreme Court ruling: Abortion pill still available but opponents say fight not over

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court unanimously upheld access to a drug used in the majority of U.S. abortions, though abortion opponents say the ruling won’t be the last word in the fight over mifepristone. The narrow decision on Thursday came two years after the high court overturned the nationwide

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Report says ‘poor maintenance’ led to deadly 2022 crash of firefighting helicopter in New Mexico

By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal investigators say a loss of engine power due to poor maintenance caused a 2022 helicopter crash in New Mexico that claimed the lives of four Bernalillo County first responders as they were returning home from a firefighting mission. The National Transportation Safety Board issued

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De la cárcel a las trincheras: el intento de Ucrania de convertir a los presos en soldados

Alexandra Ferguson Ucrania Central (CNN) — El comandante del batallón, Dmytro Kukharchuk, habla en voz baja pero con firmeza. Con sus manos tatuadas tras la espalda, cuenta a los hombres, todos convictos, su experiencia luchando por Ucrania en Bakhmut y Avdiivka. Kukharchuk, de 34 años, está en una prisión del centro de Ucrania, intentando reclutar

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State marks Elder Abuse Awareness Day, urges Oregonians to be on the lookout for financial exploitation of seniors

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is asking people to be on the lookout for the financial exploitation of seniors. The International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization launched recognition of the day in

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Key Phoenix-to-Las Vegas highway reopens after wildfire claims 6 homes near historic Arizona town

PHOENIX (AP) — Officials say a wildfire near a historic old Arizona mining town destroyed at least six homes, prompted overnight evacuations and closed the main highway between Phoenix and Las Vegas for nearly 23 hours. Firefighters worked Thursday to stem the flames. No injuries were reported after the blaze spread quickly late Wednesday through

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Running out of marijuana, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket get approval to ship pot to the islands

By NICK PERRY Associated Press MEREDITH, N.H. (AP) — Cannabis regulators in Massachusetts have issued an administrative order that will allow pot to be transported to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket islands for the first time. The order Thursday comes as Martha’s Vineyard was about to run out of pot, with one dispensary temporarily closing in

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United Way of Central Oregon administers over $166K in grants for emergency services across Deschutes County

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – United Way of Central Oregon proudly announced Wednesday the administration of $166,179 in grants aimed to enhance emergency food, shelter, and clothing services across Deschutes County. This substantial investment will support the most vulnerable members of our community, addressing critical needs and fostering resilience among those facing hardship. This year, $78,400

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Justice Clarence Thomas took more trips on GOP megadonor’s private plane than previously known

CNN By Tierney Sneed and John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — Justice Clarence Thomas took several more trips on the private plane of GOP megadonor Harlan Crow than were previously known, a top Senate Democrat revealed Thursday. According to information obtained by Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin, Thomas traveled on Crow’s private jet during trips in 2017, 2019

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