Could flu shot supply fall short this year? FDA's canceled meeting sparks worries

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 months ago

“The FDA's abrupt decision to cancel next month's vaccine advisory committee meeting is raising concerns about whether the U.S. will have enough of...”

Girl listed as 'Unakite Thirteen Hotel' finally gets a Social Security number

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 months ago

“A Nebraska father struggling to get a Social Security number and valid birth certificate for his toddler with the computer-generated name Unakite...”

A child dies of measles in West Texas outbreak

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  109 Comments  •  11 Likes  •  2 months ago

“A school-age child has died of measles in West Texas, the first death from the disease in a decade in the United States.”

Retired surgeon admits to 'hideous acts' as France's largest child sexual abuse trial gets underway

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 months ago

“A retired surgeon admitted in court that he committed "hideous" acts, as France's largest ever child sexual abuse case got underway on Monday.”

Conservatives win German election while far-right party surges to second place

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Provisional results confirmed that mainstream conservatives led by Friedrich Merz won Germany's national election, while a far-right party surged...”

As consumer delinquencies rise, U.S. economic growth increasingly powered by the wealthy

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Most official data continues to show the U.S. economy is humming along, with unemployment historically low and inflation expectations still...”

Bakeries can't beat egg prices, so your cake may cost more

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  6 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Flour Bakery in Boston can't make much with just its namesake ingredient; eggs are in just about everything from pies and cakes to brioche bread.”

Stocks tumble as Walmart sales growth forecast disappoints

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Stocks tumbled from all-time highs Thursday in the wake of Walmart projecting a lower-than-expected sales outlook.”

Delta offering $30,000 to passengers who were on plane that crash-landed in Toronto

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  2 months ago

“Delta Air Lines is offering passengers who were on the Toronto-bound flight that crash-landed and flipped upside down $30,000 apiece.”

Death toll in Kentucky storms rises to 14 as state braces for another round of winter weather

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 months ago

“The death toll from the weekend storms that devastated Kentucky has risen to 14 — and the impacted communities are preparing for more winter weather.”