Opioid Manufacturers Could Be on the Hook for $32 Billion
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Opioid Manufacturers Could Be on the Hook for $32 Billion
Opioid Manufacturers Could Be , on the Hook for $32 Billion.
NPR reports some of the largest manufacturers of opioids in the United States could soon finalize financial payouts for victims to the tune of $32 billion.
The drug corporations are the same companies accused of "turbocharging"
opioid use in America.
We've lost more than a million Americans to this epidemic, and sadly, it's at an all-time high as overdose deaths continue to rise.
Officials claim pharmaceutical companies
are to blame for the opioid epidemic,
saying the thirst to maximize profits was
"at the root of the problem.".
Health experts say communities around
the country have struggled for resources
to fight the opioid crisis.
Health experts say communities around
the country have struggled for resources
to fight the opioid crisis.
Experts say the amount of drug overdoses is a tragic new record for the United States.
According to NPR, negotiations are underway
with major drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson, and products manufacturer Johnson & Johnson.
Though the four corporations maintain they've done nothing wrong, they have all tentatively agreed to nearly $26 billion in restitution
Apple Announces Partnership , With OpenAI.
Apple Announces Partnership , With OpenAI.
Apple made a lot of announcements at its
Worldwide Developers Conference this year.
Apple made a lot of announcements at its
Worldwide Developers Conference this year.
but one of the company's most-anticipated reveals was that it's teaming up with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, NPR reports. .
The deal is the first of its kind for the tech giant, which has been slower than its competitors to adopt AI. .
Apple software chief Craig Federighi said that Siri will become integrated with OpenAI.
The feature will allow Apple users to ask for assistance with things such as recipes, decorating tips or even writing a story.
Suppose you want to create a custom
bedtime story for your six-year-old who
loves butterflies and solving riddles, Craig Federighi, Apple software chief, via statement.
Put in your initial idea,
and send to ChatGPT, Craig Federighi, Apple software chief, via statement.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman took to X to celebrate the announcement.
Very happy to be partnering with
Apple to integrate ChatGPT into
their devices later this year!
Think you will really like it, Sam Altman, OpenAI CEO, via X.
Apple will also roll out its own generative
AI software, Apple Intelligence.
The new features are set to be
released later this year
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Some Early Tesla Bulls , Are Ditching the Stock.
Reuters reports that Tesla's shares
are down about 30% this year.
Since 2021, shares have fallen
over 50%, causing the company to
lose $600 billion in market value. .
Q1 results fell short of analysts' expectations.
As a result, many of Tesla's
institutional shareholders are saying
goodbye to the stock, Reuters reports. .
Gabelli Funds sold all of
its 65,900 shares in Q1. .
It started to feel like the
fundamentals were becoming
detached from reality. , John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR .
We think the stock works best when
there are auto company fundamentals
that justify the stock price, John Belton, a portfolio manager at Gabelli Funds, via NPR .
Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management has sold
about 200,000 Tesla shares this year. .
I think the story is over,
is the best way to say it, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management, via NPR.
Over the last year and a half, Elon’s
personal quests based on the way that
he sees the world have superseded the
interests of Tesla and its shareholders, Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth
& Investment Management, via NPR.
However, not all of Wall Street
has given up on the stock.
Five mutual funds tracked by Morningstar
increased their Tesla shares last quarter,
and 19 analysts have given Tesla a "buy" or "strong buy" rating, Reuters reports.
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Claudia Sheinbaum Is Elected , As Mexico’s First Female President.
The former Mexico City mayor was elected as the country's first female president on June 2.
She's estimated to win the
election with "between 58% to
over 60% of the votes," NPR reports. .
Xóchitl Gálvez is projected to
get about 28% of the vote.
while Jorge Álvarez Máynez will likely
receive about 10% of the vote.
Outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador took to X to congratulate Sheinbaum.
Today is a day of glory because
the people of Mexico freely and
democratically decided that Claudia
Sheinbaum becomes the first
female president in 200 years of
independent life of our Republic. , Andrés Manuel López Obrador, via X.
Congratulations to all of us who
have the joy of living in these stellar
times of pride and transformation, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, via X.
Sheinbaum is considered by many to be López Obrador’s political protege, promising to uphold policies and programs he instated while in office.
Sheinbaum is considered by many to be López Obrador’s political protege, promising to uphold policies and programs he instated while in office.
Many voters consider the transition to be "perfect" since Sheinbaum has López Obrador’s support.
I don’t have a lot of life left to live,
but I will support him to the death, 77-year-old Ignacio Morales, via NPR.
Others weren't so supportive. .
He’s a dictator,
and Sheinbaum is his puppet, Almarosa Anaya, via NPR
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American Airlines Is Sued for Discrimination , After Removing Black Men From Flight.
Three Black men filed a lawsuit against
the airline on May 29, NPR reports.
The men allege that they and five
other Black men were subjected to
"blatant and egregious racial discrimination"...
... when they were removed from
a flight in January "without any valid
reason, based solely on their race.".
The eight men reportedly did not know one another and weren't seated by each other on the flight. .
The lawsuit claims that an American Airlines representative singled out each of the men, asking them to leave the plane and book another flight.
In fact, once they reached the jet bridge,
they saw that several other Black men were
also being removed from the plane. In fact,
it appeared to Plaintiffs that American had
ordered all of the Black male passengers
on Flight 832 off the plane, Via lawsuit.
Later, the men discovered that they had been removed from the plane because a passenger complained about body odor, although none of them were approached about body odor. .
When the men told another American
Airlines staff member that they were being
racially targeted, the employee said she
"did not disagree," the lawsuit claims.
Ultimately, the passengers re-boarded the flight because there were no other flights available to their destination that evening.
Plaintiffs then had to re-board the plane
and endure the stares of the largely
white passengers who viewed them
as the cause of the substantial delay. , Via lawsuit.
They suffered during the entire
flight home, and the entire incident
was traumatic, upsetting, scary,
humiliating and degrading, Via lawsuit.
American Airlines is "currently
investigating the matter, as the claims do
not reflect" the company's "core values."
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Struggling With Everyday Decisions? , Here's How to Be More Decisive.
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through streaming services, overwhelmed by the thousands of options,
so you continue scrolling for what seems like forever?.
NPR reports that indecisiveness is a trait that has gained momentum among citizens of the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NPR reports that indecisiveness is a trait that has gained momentum among citizens of the United States since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Per the American Psychological Association's yearly
'Stress in America' Survey, almost one-third of American adults say they often have trouble making everyday decisions.
Per the American Psychological Association's yearly
'Stress in America' Survey, almost one-third of American adults say they often have trouble making everyday decisions.
Here's how to be less indecisive:.
Nothing is Perfect.
Have you been frozen by the sheer amount of options on a restaurant menu? Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice?.
Have you been frozen by the sheer amount of options on a restaurant menu? Are you afraid of making the "wrong" choice?.
Experts say there is often no perfect choice, and the idea that one may exist could prevent you from choosing at all. Trust yourself.
Limit Your Options .
Experts say, if possible, give
yourself less room to choose.
For instance, while at the grocery
store, avoid "analysis paralysis" by preparing a list and sticking to it.
For instance, while at the grocery
store, avoid "analysis paralysis" by preparing a list and sticking to it.
Self-Trust.
Second opinions can be invaluable,
though experts say you must
learn to trust yourself.
There are situations
where I want to sit
with the discomfort
of making the
decision myself, , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR.
... and then [I] kind of look at what is the outcome of the decision, so that I can build up trust in my ability to
know what's right for me... , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR.
... and then [I] kind of look at what is the outcome of the decision, so that I can build up trust in my ability to
know what's right for me... , Monica Johnson, licensed psychologist, via NPR
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Texans Get Special , NWS Warning Ahead of , Extreme Heat.
'Newsweek' reports that the National Weather Service
(NWS) in Brownsville, Texas, has issued a special
weather statement ahead of scorching
temperatures across the region.
The special release urges pet owners to remember to
give animals plenty of fresh drinking water following
several weeks of above average temperatures.
On June 6, temperatures in Death Valley National Park
reached 122 degrees Fahrenheit, the earliest in the year
that the extreme temperature has ever been reached.
On June 10, residents in Brownsville, Texas, can
expect daytime temperatures in the upper 90s, with
the heat index driven up to 113 degrees with humidity.
Parts of inland Kenedy and Brooks counties,
as well as the Rio Grande Valley, are areas
most likely to see above average temperatures.
Be sure to check on elderly and
inform neighbors and relatives.
Provide shade and fresh water
for outdoor pets and livestock
and check the backseat of your
vehicle when transporting children, National Weather Service, via 'Newsweek' .
If working outside today,
be sure to continue to take
the necessary measures,
that is to drink plenty of water,
wear loose-fitting and
light-colored clothing,
and take frequent breaks
in air-conditioned locations, National Weather Service, via 'Newsweek' .
According to PETA, 163 animals died
due to heat-related causes in 2023.
'Newsweek' reports that precautions dog-owners
can take include walking dogs in the early morning or
late evening to avoid extreme pavement temperatures. .
Temperatures are likely to worsen
throughout the week in Texas
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Fight Between , Mike Tyson and Jake Paul , Officially Rescheduled .
'The Independent' reports that Mike Tyson's upcoming
fight against Jake Paul has been rescheduled for
November 15 at Arlington's AT&T Stadium in Texas.
'The Independent' reports that Mike Tyson's upcoming
fight against Jake Paul has been rescheduled for
November 15 at Arlington's AT&T Stadium in Texas.
The event will also host a championship bout between
welterweight champ Katy Taylor and challenger
Amanda Serrano in a highly-anticipated rematch.
The event will also host a championship bout between
welterweight champ Katy Taylor and challenger
Amanda Serrano in a highly-anticipated rematch.
Originally, the bout between 57-year-old
Tyson and the much younger Paul was
scheduled to take place on July 20.
That date was postponed after Tyson had a medical
issue regarding a flare-up of an ulcer problem
and was advised to delay the fight. .
In May, Tyson had a medical emergency
on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles
and needed medical treatment. .
Our team has worked diligently
with all parties involved to
reschedule this monumental fight
to a date that ensures both
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
are fully prepared, .., Nakisa Bidarian, MVP co-founder, via 'The Independent'.
Our team has worked diligently
with all parties involved to
reschedule this monumental fight
to a date that ensures both
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson
are fully prepared, .., Nakisa Bidarian, MVP co-founder, via 'The Independent'.
... with equal training time,
as well as allowing us to keep
the event at AT&T stadium in the
midst of the Cowboys season, Nakisa Bidarian, MVP co-founder, via 'The Independent'.
Paul v Tyson is the most cross
generational sporting event in
history, and we are committed
to providing fans worldwide
with this unforgettable night of
boxing, live globally on Netflix, Nakisa Bidarian, MVP co-founder, via 'The Independent'.
Paul v Tyson is the most cross
generational sporting event in
history, and we are committed
to providing fans worldwide
with this unforgettable night of
boxing, live globally on Netflix, Nakisa Bidarian, MVP co-founder, via 'The Independent'.
'The Independent' points out that Paul is 30 years
younger than former heavyweight champion Tyson,
whose professional boxing career ended in 2005. .
'The Independent' points out that Paul is 30 years
younger than former heavyweight champion Tyson,
whose professional boxing career ended in 2005. .
We look forward to seeing
everyone on Friday November 15
for a showdown that will be talked
about for generations to come, Nakisa Bidarian, MVP co-founder, via 'The Independent'
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US Braces for Potentially , Dangerous Heat Wave.
NBC reports that warnings have been issued in
cities across southern and western states ahead of
a dangerous heat wave expected to start on June 5.
Cooling centers will reportedly be opened,
as temperatures are forecast to rise above
110 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.
The heat alerts and warnings are estimated
to impact over 29 million people in a region
spanning from central California to southern Texas. .
Due to an area of high pressure,
daytime highs are estimated to rise
10 to 25 degrees above average.
On June 4, the city of San Angelo in central Texas
hit 111 degrees, the highest temperature recorded
there since it reached 112 degrees last summer.
According to the National Weather Service,
California's Central Valley could reach temperatures
"well up into the 100s at the hottest location.".
According to the National Weather Service,
California's Central Valley could reach temperatures
"well up into the 100s at the hottest location.".
Interior desert regions, including
Las Vegas, are expected to see
temperatures exceed 110 degrees. .
California's Death Valley National Park
has been predicted to reach anywhere
between 118 and 121 degrees.
California has gone to phase 2
of the state's extreme heat temperature response
plan, which includes opening cooling centers.
Extreme heat can be deadly.
Together, let’s do everything
we can to stay safe. The state
is taking action to protect
and inform communities
and Californians should
take steps now to protect
themselves from the heat. , Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, via 'Newsweek'
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Dr Pepper Becomes , Second-Biggest Soda Brand in America.
Coke is still the number one soda
in the U.S., but Pepsi has been knocked
from its number two spot, CNN reports. .
Coke is still the number one soda
in the U.S., but Pepsi has been knocked
from its number two spot, CNN reports. .
Beverage Digest's market share data indicates that Dr Pepper overtook Pepsi in 2023.
Dr Pepper has been gaining,
[Pepsi] has been declining, and
they’re meeting in the middle, Duane Stanford, editor of Beverage Digest, via CNN.
Dr Pepper was founded before Coca-Cola and Pepsi in 1885 in Waco, Texas, CNN reports. .
While it's maintained a devoted
following in the South, it's steadily
gained national traction over the years.
Soda fans enjoy it as a spicy alternative
to "regular" cola flavors.
The company has also been
experimenting with more flavors such as Strawberries & Cream and Creamy Coconut.
While Creamy Coconut
was a limited-time flavor, .
Strawberries & Cream was
"a standout success," according to
Timothy Cofer, CEO of Keurig Dr Pepper.
Meanwhile, Coca-Cola released a "Spiced" flavor in February to stay competitive. .
Consumers are looking for more bold flavors and more complex flavor profiles. That’s a trend we started to see in food, but also in beverage and we though that was a unique space for us to play in, Lynne Cha, Coke’s vice president of
marketing for North America, via CNN
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More Severe Weather , Forecast for Texas Following , String of Extreme Storms.
'The Independent' reports that nearly a quarter
of a million people remain without power
in Texas following a series of severe storms. .
The National Weather Service has warned
that more heavy rain and dangerous
winds are forecast for the area. .
According to utility company Oncor,
work to restore power remains ongoing. .
Heavy rain, thunder, lightning and
flooding are impacting several of
the communities where Oncor teams
are working to restore these outages, Oncor website, via 'The Independent'.
Storms on May 28 killed a 16-year-old
worker in the Houston suburb of Magnolia. .
In Houston, streets remain flooded from
the same storm, as more severe thunderstorm
watches were put into effect on the morning of May 31. .
According to National Weather Service
meteorologist Josh Weiss, the May 31 storm system , "does look like it's going to be encompassing Texas again.”.
Weiss added that other areas are
also at risk of experiencing severe
storms and potential flash flooding.
Southern Arkansas, northern
Louisiana, Mississippi are likely
to see strong winds and hail, Josh Weiss, National Weather Service
meteorologist, via 'The Independent'.
At the same time, the weather service has issued
a heat advisory for several areas, including
Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen
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FDA Reverses Ban , on Juul E-Cigarettes.
On June 6, the Food and Drug Administration
announced that it has reversed its ban on Juul
e-cigarettes while the agency reviews new information.
On June 6, the Food and Drug Administration
announced that it has reversed its ban on Juul
e-cigarettes while the agency reviews new information.
NBC reports that the FDA first ordered Juul to take its
product off the market in 2022, however the e-cigarettes
have remained on shelves pending the company's appeal.
NBC reports that the FDA first ordered Juul to take its
product off the market in 2022, however the e-cigarettes
have remained on shelves pending the company's appeal.
In that time, Juul has maintained
its position as the second-most
popular e-cigarette in the U.S.
The FDA noted that reversing the ban
temporarily was not an indication that the
company's product would be ultimately cleared. .
The FDA noted that reversing the ban
temporarily was not an indication that the
company's product would be ultimately cleared. .
Sales of alternative nicotine
products, like e-cigarettes, have
continued to grow in the past decade. .
In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention reported that e-cigarette use had
grown by almost 50% between 2020 and 2022. .
In 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention reported that e-cigarette use had
grown by almost 50% between 2020 and 2022. .
Juul released a statement
following the FDA reversal, .
... saying the company looks forward to "re-engaging
with the agency on a science- and evidence-based
process to pursue a marketing authorization.".
We remain confident in the quality
and substance of our applications
and believe that a full review of
the science and evidence will
demonstrate that our products
meet the statutory standard
of being appropriate for
the protection of public health, Juul statement, via NBC.
We remain confident in the quality
and substance of our applications
and believe that a full review of
the science and evidence will
demonstrate that our products
meet the statutory standard
of being appropriate for
the protection of public health, Juul statement, via NBC.
'The Wall Street Journal' reports that Juul has argued
that the 2022 ban significantly disrupted the company's
finances, resulting in an investor bailout.
Currently, the FDA has only granted approval for 23
e-cigarette products, manufactured by only three
companies, to be marketed and sold to consumers
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