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Tropical Storm Melissa kills elderly man in Haiti
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- Tropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola -- an island shared by the Dominican...
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Study reveals impact of viral combinations on infant respiratory illness severity
A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has revealed that, while a wide range of viruses can cause lower respiratory tract illnesses (LRIs) in infants, certain viruses and viral combinations dramatically increase the risk of...
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SNL mocks Trump's bruised hand and health issues as Bad Bunny pokes fun at Fox News
Saturday Night Live mocked Donald Trump's bruised hand Saturday Night Live kicked off season 51 on October 4 with a brutal dig at President Donald Trump. James Austin Johnson started off the cold open segment dressed as Trump, saying, "Yes, it's...
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As the Shutdown Drags On, Social Safety Nets Will Fail
From SNAP to Head Start, tax-funded programs keeping millions afloat are running dry. As the federal shutdown approaches the one-month mark, there’s no end in sight. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is still sticking to his guns on the already...
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Forecasters warn Tropical Storm Melissa, now in the Caribbean, could become a hurricane
By DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa was stationary in the central Caribbean early Friday, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane while...
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Federal Agents Handcuff Chicago Alderperson At Hospital ER
CHICAGO — Federal agents handcuffed Humboldt Park-area Ald. Jessie Fuentes (26th) as she confronted them Friday at Humboldt Park Hospital. Agents handcuffed Fuentes, forced her out of the hospital and threatened her with arrest, Fuentes told a...
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Miss Universe Cuba, Lina Luaces, opens up about her autoimmune disease
Miss Universe Cuba, Lina Luaces, has used her social media to connect with her followers, building a strong community. In the midst of those exchanges with her fans, Lina, at just 23, has opened up about some of her toughest battles. Some time...
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US deploys aircraft carrier to Latin America as drug operation expands
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment of the aircraft carrier Gerald Ford as well as its accompanying warships and attack planes to waters off Latin America, the Pentagon said Friday, in a dramatic escalation of...
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Tropical storm winds through Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Tropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on Thursday, bringing a risk of dangerous landslides and life-threatening flooding to Jamaica and southern Hispaniola -- an island shared by the Dominican Republic...
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Elderly man dies in Tropical Storm Melissa
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Alpena News Online - Michigan
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This NOAA satellite image taken at 11:40 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, shows Tropical Storm Melissa in the Central Caribbean Sea. (NOAA via AP) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa lumbered through the Caribbean Sea on...
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BoomerangFX Launches Global Rollout of Financial Services in Healthcare SaaS Solution with Stripe, Klarna, and Affirm
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WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Seamless patient financing, tap-to-pay infrastructure, and AI-powered clinic operations workflows expand BoomerangFX's all-in-one SaaS platform for private-pay healthcare practices worldwide. MIAMI, TORONTO, SYDNEY and LONDON, Oct. 2, 2025...
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New Tariff Announcement by Trump for Pharma, Patented Drugs
The announcement made by President Donald Trump that his administration is going to impose a 100% tariff on patented pharmaceutical products went on to spark tremendous confusion as government officials, drug companies, and trade groups looked out...
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Worries and Uncertainties About Tariffs on Pharmaceutical Products
Following President Donald Trump's announcement of imposing 100% tariffs on brand-name or patented pharmaceutical products imported into the United States, Puerto Rican organizations expressed their opposition to the taxes. "For months, there has...
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UMich study links bioactive lipids to child neurodevelopmental problems
On Oct. 8, researchers from the University of Michigan and other institutions published a study linking maternal oxidative stress to child neurodevelopmental, emotional and behavioral issues. U-M researchers collaborated with researchers from the...
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Korean pharma, biotech companies on alert after Trump vows 100% drug tariffs
Published: 01 Oct. 2025, 19:08 A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump, the Korean flag and the word ″Tariffs″ are seen in this illustration taken on July 23. [REUTERS/YONHAP] Korean pharmaceutical and biotech companies are on...
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AHA Urges Administration to Exempt Health Care Personnel from H-1B Visa Program Changes
September 29, 2025 The Honorable Kristi Noem Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2707 Martin L. King Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20528 Dear Secretary Noem: On behalf of our nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems and other health...
Music Scene: Upcoming concerts and musical performances around Tampa Bay
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Suncoast News - Florida
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Ruth Eckerd Hall Brian Culbertson CLEARWATER — Brian Culbertson will perform on Thursday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m., at Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater. Tickets start at $43.25. Call 727-791-7400 or visit www.rutheckerdhall.com....
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Trump Administration Updates for the Health Industry
In the second and third quarters of 2025, the Trump administration and federal agencies have released a number of executive orders and other regulatory actions with potential impacts for the life sciences industry. Some notable policy activities...
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Tropical Storm Melissa stationary in the Caribbean as forecasters warn it will quickly intensify
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Tropical Storm Melissa was stationary in the central Caribbean early Friday, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane while unleashing potentially “catastrophic” flash...
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Abdullah The Butcher Hospitalized
There has been a concerning update about WWE legend Abdullah the Butcher. WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher has been hospitalized due to serious health issues. His long-time booking agent, Steve Stasiak, shared the news on his X/Twitter and...
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