Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Paul Whelan, and Starbucks was ordered to pay millions of dollars as part of a wrongful termination suit. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Blinken speaks to Paul Whelan by phone Secretary of State Blinken has spoken by phone with Paul Whelan,…

The weight loss drug Wegovy has become wildly popular, and the health benefits go beyond just dropping pounds, according to new data released by the drugmaker. Results of the clinical trial released on Tuesday, Aug. 8, suggests the supplement, used for quickly losing weight, directly coincides with a lower risk of heart disease by as…

Is former Vice President Mike Pence going to be a witness if Donald Trump goes to trial on conspiracy charges? And Barbie makes more movie history. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Monday, August 7, 2023. . Pence is not ruling out being a witness Former Vice President Mike Pence says there is…

Leprosy cases are surging in central Florida. The CDC is warning that the disease is becoming endemic in the southeastern United States.  According to a recently published research letter from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, central Florida accounted for 81% of leprosy cases reported in the state. That percentage accounts for almost one-fifth…

Well-known grocery chain Trader Joe’s issued a few unusual recalls during the week of July 23. The primary concerns of the recalls were bugs and rocks found in various food items. On Friday, July 28, Trader Joe’s announced it was recalling its Fully Cooked Falafel, saying it may contain rocks. This followed Trader Joe’s recalling its…

Ozempic and Wegovy, drugs typically used to treat Type 2 diabetes, are now commonly accepted as weight loss drugs. They’ve gained major traction as a trendy way to drop pounds fast with celebrities promoting them and the masses buying in. But there are new health-related warnings issued to the weight loss method. According to a…

Congress must approve a government funding bill by Sept. 30 or the federal government will shutdown. While it may be two months away, both the House and Senate are about to spend the entire month of August in recess. Congressional leadership is working to take action as soon as possible.  Congress needs to pass 12…