Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News
Snow storm leaves over 250,000 homes, businesses in U.S. Northeast without power
(Reuters) - More than a quarter of a million homes and businesses in Northeast United States were without power on Tuesday after a spring storm packing powerful winds and heavy, wet snow swept across ...
Apr 19, 2022
Alabama settles opioid claims against J&J, distributors for $276 million – attorney general
(Reuters) - Alabama on Tuesday reached $276 million in settlements with Johnson & Johnson, McKesson Corp and Endo Pharmaceutical, resolving the state's claims that the companies fueled an opioid addic...
Apr 19, 2022
Biden administration may appeal ruling on mask mandates, White House says
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - The White House said on Tuesday that the Biden administration might still appeal the court ruling blocking the U.S. mask mandate on public transportation. White House ...
Apr 19, 2022
U.S. FDA issues warning to companies selling unapproved skin lightening products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday it sent warning letters to twelve companies for selling certain over-the-counter (OTC) skin lightening products which have not been approved...
Apr 19, 2022
U.S. to scrap ‘conscience’ rule for healthcare workers, Politico reports
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden's administration plans to rescind a rule devised under his predecessor Donald Trump that was intended to make it easier for healthcare providers including do...
Apr 19, 2022
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 makes up nearly 75% of COVID variants in U.S. – CDC
(Reuters) - The BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron is estimated to make up 74.4% of the coronavirus variants in the United States as of April 16, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sai...
Apr 19, 2022
White House restores rule requiring stringent environmental review
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House announced on Tuesday that it has finalized regulations guiding environmental reviews of major infrastructure projects like highways and pipe...
Apr 19, 2022
Attorneys for family of Black man shot dead by police to release autopsy findings
(Reuters) - Attorneys for the family of a Black man shot dead by a Grand Rapids, Michigan police officer during a traffic stop earlier this month are expected on Tuesday to release the findings of an ...
Apr 19, 2022
New York Times names Joseph Kahn executive editor
By Helen Coster (Reuters) -The New York Times Co named Joseph Kahn executive editor on Tuesday, as it pursues a digital- and subscription-focused strategy that has been bolstered by acquisitions in re...
Apr 19, 2022
Chlorine leak at Olin plant in Louisiana spurs order to shelter in place
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Authorities issued an order on Monday telling residents of Plaquemine in the U.S. state of Louisiana to shelter in place following a fire and chlorine spill at Olin Corp's plan...
Apr 18, 2022
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