FDA considers first CRISPR gene editing treatment
At the age of 45, Dr. Lakiea Bailey, who serves as the executive director of the nonprofit patient advocacy group known as the Sickle Cell Consortium, has often considered herself…
‘Pharmageddon’ pharmacies closed as protests spread
People with prescriptions to fill could run into an unexpected snag over the next couple of days, as hundreds of pharmacists may call out of work to protest working conditions…
NJ is concerned that the Orsted NJ offshore wind project
Governor Phil Murphy and Democratic lawmakers had invested significant political capital in approving a contentious offshore wind farm. However, there are growing concerns that the chosen company, Ørsted, may be…
Hamas said it would release some foreign hostages in the coming days
The Palestinian group has reportedly conveyed to intermediaries its intention to release certain foreign individuals who are being held captive in Gaza. The armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas…
Biden, Xi will meet in San Francisco next month
President Joe Biden is scheduled to hold a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco in November, as announced by White House…
Bolivia severed ties with Israel
On October 31, La Paz announced that Bolivia had severed diplomatic relations with Israel due to its actions in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, neighboring countries, Colombia and Chile, recalled their…
Biden Will Veto House GOP’s Israel Aid Package
President Biden would veto a package put forward by House Republicans to provide aid to Israel while cutting funding for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and leaving out funding for…
‘The children were carrying other injured children
An Israeli airstrike aimed at a Hamas commander within the densely populated Jabalya refugee camp in northern Gaza has caused extensive destruction and resulted in a significant number of casualties,…
Frank Ragnow out, Amon-Ra St. Brown to play
The Detroit Lions have declared their inactives ahead of the Week 8 matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders on “Monday Night Football” and it appears they will need to shift…
Grammy-nominated drummer for Ariana Grande and Usher
Aaron Spears, the Grammy nominated drummer and music producer who worked with Ariana Grande, Usher, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears, among many others, has died. He was 47. Aaron’s spouse,…