CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are eliminating some locations as they face rising competition for these items from Amazon, big-box stores with pharmacies like Walmart, and Dollar General in rural areas.
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Plainfield Township Landlord Charged With Hate Crime, Accused of Fatally Stabbing 6-Year-Old Allegedly Because Family is Muslim
The sheriff’s office said the landlord did not make a statement, but investigators were able to determine the victims were “targeted by the suspect due to them being Muslim and the on-going Middle Eastern conflict involving Hamas and the Israelis.”
Higher Rates of Lung Cancer in Women Are a Mystery for Researchers
Awareness of the lung cancer’s effects on women is lacking, experts say, and the U.S. government spends significantly less on its research than on similar studies in men.
FDA Proposes Rule to Ban Hair-Straightening Chemical Products Linked to Health Risks
Scientists have long identified an association between the use of hair-straightening chemical products with an increased risk of certain cancers. Research suggests that about 50% of products advertised to Black women contain these types of chemicals, compared with about 7% that are advertised to White women.
Former NFL Player Sergio Brown Deported From Mexico and Taken Into Custody in Connection with His Mother’s Death in Chicago Suburbs: Source
Authorities discovered the body of 73-year-old Myrtle Brown on Sept. 16 after relatives alerted police they’d been unable to find or contact her or her son, the Maywood Police Department said in a news release. Her body was found near a creek behind her home in Maywood, about 11 miles from Chicago, according to the department.
Snail Newly Discovered in Florida Keys by Field Museum Curator Named After Jimmy Buffett Song
Named Cayo margarita as a nod to Buffett’s song “Margaritaville,” the bright yellow specimen is a worm snail, a type of mollusk that sticks to hard surfaces within the coral reef and forms a tubular shell around itself.
The US Has a Blood Supply Crisis. Here’s How High School Blood Drives Can Help
The American Red Cross, which provides about 40% of the nation’s blood and blood components, says the distribution of blood products to hospitals is outpacing the number of donations. Since early August, there has been a nearly 25% decline in donations, it says.
Israeli Defense Minister Orders ‘Complete Siege’ of Gaza, As Hamas Threatens Hostages
Israel on Sunday formally declared war on Hamas in response to the unprecedented attack, which has killed at least 900 people in Israel, Israel’s Army Radio reported Monday. At least 2,506 people have been injured, the Israeli Health Ministry said earlier. The Israeli strikes have killed at least 560 people, including dozens of children, and left 2,900 injured, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health.
Taxiing Airplane and Shuttle Bus Collide at Chicago O’Hare Airport, Injuring at Least 2, Officials Say
The plane, which was supposed to fly to Dayton, Ohio, was taken out of service and passengers boarded a different plane to continue to Dayton, American Airlines said.
Car Buyers Can Get Their EV Tax Credits Up Front at the Dealership Starting in January
The changes to how car buyers can get the federal tax break on EVs — part of the Inflation Reduction Act — were announced by the Biden administration on Friday and are being rolled out to car dealerships before they take effect starting Jan. 1.
A National Emergency Alert Test Is Coming to Your Phone at 1:20 p.m. Today: Here’s Why
Starting at approximately 1:20 p.m. CT on Wednesday, the federal government will begin conducting a nationwide test of its Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts.
GM and Ford Lay Off 500 Workers, Including Hundreds at Chicago Heights Plant
Ford said it laid off 330 workers at its Chicago Stamping Plant and Lima Engine Plant following the union’s decision Friday to strike its Chicago Assembly plant, which made the Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs.
From the Second Amendment to OxyContin Settlements, Here Are the Major Supreme Court Cases to Watch
The docket already includes major cases concerning the intersection between the First Amendment and social media, gun rights, racial gerrymandering and the power of the executive branch when it comes to regulation.
Illinois Father and His 2 Children Among 5 Killed by Ammonia Release After Tanker Truck Crash, Coroner Says
The sequence of events that led to the accident appears to have started when someone tried to pass the truck, the NTSB said at a Sunday media briefing.
New Recall: Hyundai and Kia Say 3.3 Million Vehicle Owners Should Park Outside Due to Risk of Fire
The vehicles addressed in this particular recall could develop an internal fluid leak in the anti-lock brake module. This could result in a short circuit leading to overheating and, possibly, a fire, according to the NHTSA.
Few Have Seen It, Even Fewer Have Played It. The Story Behind Michael Jordan’s Ultra-Private Golf Course
The Grove XXIII – a nod to his signature No. 23 jersey — is Jordan’s very own golf paradise, a private club tucked away on the outskirts of Hobe Sound, Florida. Ultra-exclusive, few have seen it, and even fewer have played it.
Taylor Swift Cheers on Travis Kelce as Chicago Bears Take on Kansas City Chiefs
The singer was shown cheering on the Chiefs during the FOX Sports broadcast, dressed in a red and white team jacket during an otherwise rough outing for the Chicago Bears.
Kamala Harris Allies and Key Democrats Rally Around the Vice President Amid Speculation She Should Be Replaced on the Ticket
The vice president has faced renewed calls from some pundits and columnists to be dropped from the ticket amid heightened concerns about the president’s age and doubts over her ability to lead if Biden were no longer able.
How to Order Free COVID-19 Tests Starting Monday
The tests coming available soon are intended for use through the end of 2023 and will include instructions on how to verify extended expiration dates, HHS said in an announcement Wednesday.
Search for Former NFL Player Sergio Brown Continues After Mother Found Dead in West Suburb. Here’s What’s Known
The search continues for former NFL player Sergio Brown after his mother was found dead with assault injuries near a creek behind her suburban Chicago home, according to the Maywood Police Department.
Family of 4 Found Fatally Shot in Their Romeoville Home, Police Investigating As a Murder
The two adults, their two children and the dogs were found with gunshot wounds in their home in Romeoville, officials said. Police do not consider the deaths a murder-suicide and are investigating the incident as a murder.
Former NFL Player Sergio Brown Missing After His Mother’s Death Ruled a Homicide in Maywood
Authorities discovered the body of 73-year-old Myrtle Brown on Saturday after relatives alerted police they’d been unable to find or contact her or her son, the Maywood Police Department said in a news release.
FDA Warns CVS, Walgreens and Other Companies Over Unapproved and Illegally Marketed Eye Treatment Products
The agency said the products are illegally marketed to treat conditions including conjunctivitis — known as pink eye — glaucoma and cataracts, and some of the warnings cited sterility issues with the products.
Landmark Google Trial Opens With Sweeping DOJ Accusations of Illegal Monopolization
Prosecutors opened a landmark antitrust trial against Google with sweeping allegations that the company intentionally stifled competition challenging its massive search engine, accusing the tech giant of spending billions to operate an illegal monopoly that has harmed every computer and mobile device user in the U.S.
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended for Everyone 6 Months and Older, CDC Says
The endorsement from the CDC and the committee means the vaccines will be covered by public and private insurance plans. The new vaccines have been updated to fend off the currently circulating viruses that cause COVID-19.
Updated COVID-19 Vaccines That Target Circulating Variants Get FDA Approval
A US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory group is scheduled to meet to discuss COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday, meaning the vaccines could become available within just a few days,
