The United States Postal Service’s idea was to end the delivery of first class mail on Saturday beginning in August. However, in a Reuters report, Congress passed legislation that demanded the post…
Month: March 2013
FDA Rejects United Therapeutics’ Oral Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Drug For Second Time
U.S. health regulators vetoed – for a second time – an oral hypertension drug manufactured by United Therapeutic Corp., a biotechnology company. The company’s shares dropped six percent on Nasdaq’s early trading…
W. Va. Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Ban Use Of Google Glass While Driving
U.S. Lawmakers have begun proposing a bill that would outlaw driving with head-mounted displays, such as Google Glass, even before they are commercially available. Gary G. Howell, a republican from West Virginia,…
CDC Study Finds No Benefit To Giving Infants Solid Foods Before Six Months Of Age
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows that many mothers are giving their babies solid foods much earlier than six months of age. According to the American Academy of…
Bumble Bee Issues Recall On Cans Of Tuna
Bumble Bee Foods LLC, a privately held company in San Diego, is recalling its five-ounce cans of chunk white albacore tuna because some can seals may not be on it tightly. Loose…
College Debt Continues To Get Worse Despite Increasing Attention
According to the latest research, families are not saving enough money for college, students are deeper in debt and about 13 percent of college graduates owe $50,000 or more for their education….
Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs Being Recalled Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
Several lots of Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Eggs are being recalled due to possible salmonella contamination. Zachary Confections Inc. issued the voluntary recall and suspended any more production of the treats after testing…
Sinkhole Opens Up Under Man’s Brandon Home Bedroom, Still Missing
A 36-year-old Brandon man is missing Friday morning after a large sinkhole suddenly opened up under his bedroom. Around 11 p.m. the man’s brother said he heard a large crash and his…