FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning that amniotic fluid eyed rops haven't been approved to treat or cure diseases and conditions, raising safety concerns.
FAA says budget cuts would 'jeopardize' its work
Acting administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Billy Nolen, pleaded in front of Congress Wednesday that budget cuts proposed by some lawmakers would "jeopardize" its work.
RJ Reynolds debuts new menthol-free coolant in latest cigarette ahead of expected national ban
Cigarette conglomerate R.J. Reynolds is hoping smokers who prefer menthol products will be satisfied by an artificial coolant that recreates the taste.
The AI race to find tax loopholes is on
A team of tech and law experts are working to create an artificial intelligence tool that will flag tax loopholes for government agencies in a race to beat tax cheats.
FAA says it's looking for ways to optimize launches, reentries as more rockets soar to space
The Federal Aviation Administration announced several factors it will consider when determining whether to approve a commercial space operations as frequency of launches increases.
McCarthy warns America's debt is 'a ticking time bomb'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called America's soaring debt "a ticking time bomb" in a speech before the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, where he announced a debt ceiling vote.
Abortion pill maker, DOJ ask Supreme Court for emergency review
The Department of Justice and the drug manufacturer Danco Laboratories have asked the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency relief from a lower court decision restricting access to abortion pills.
FAA says it has sent 250 cases of unruly passengers to FBI
Federal officials said Thursday they have referred more than 250 unruly airline passengers to the FBI for possible criminal prosecution since late 2021.
Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok
Montana lawmakers were expected to take a big step forward Thursday on a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state, a move that’s bound to face legal challenges.
Postal Service upping first-class stamp prices to 66 cents, blames inflation
The U.S. Postal Service announced a hike in first-class stamp prices to 66 cents this week, the second increase so far this year that the agency blames on inflation.
FDIC official says agency was slow to sell failed SVB
A top FDIC official said the agency could have moved more quickly to find a buyer for Silicon Valley Bank after it failed last month, suggesting a lack of urgency worsened the crisis.
Lawmakers warn Chinese e-commerce apps may help avoid enforcement of anti-forced labor laws
Members of Congress wrote to CBP to express concern that Chinese e-commerce firms could skirt U.S. laws against the use of Uyghur forced labor due to a loophole for small shipments.
LA, Chicago, New York counties saw greatest population losses in US in 2022
California's Los Angeles County, Illinois' Cook County and New York's Queens County topped the list of largest population declines in 2022, according to census data.
Moderna's flu shot faces setback, shares fall
Moderna shares are down Tuesday on news that the biotech's potential flu vaccine will need further review to determine its efficacy against influenza.
Federal budget deficit hits $1.1 trillion in first half of fiscal 2023, $430 billion higher than last year
The federal budget deficit shot up to $1.1 trillion in the first six months of fiscal year 2023, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office.
Eye drop recall: What is pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria?
There are a number of ways patients can protect themselves from an eye infection amid the outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria tied to eye drops such as pseudomonas aeruginosa.
TSMC in talks with US about CHIPS manufacturing subsidy criteria
Taiwan-headquartered chipmaking giant TSMC is in talks with the U.S. government about compliance criteria for obtaining subsidies from the $52 billion CHIPS Act.
Drug companies blast Texas judge for abortion drug decision, call for reversal
Hundreds of pharmaceutical firms including Pfizer wrote an open letter condemning a federal judge in Texas who halted the approval of abortion drug mifepristone.
US, Microsoft reach settlement over tech firm's sanctions violations
The US and Microsoft reached a settlement over the tech firm's apparent violations of sanctions and export controls, the government and the company said.
Fed President Bullard: Credit tightening won’t trip recession
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said Thursday that banks will not tighten credit enough to send the U.S. economy into a recession.


















