Archives for January 2023

British scientists said Friday they don't think pollution killed thousands of crabs that washed up on beaches in northeast England, though they are unsure what did cause the unusual die-off. … [Read more...] about Scientists say pollution not cause of U.K. mass crab deaths

Eli Lilly shares slipped Friday after regulators said they need to see more data on the company's application for a quick approval of its potential Alzheimer's disease treatment. … [Read more...] about Lilly shares slip as FDA seeks more Alzheimer’s drug data

Former President Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans in Congress to steer clear of making cuts to Medicare and Social Security. … [Read more...] about Trump to GOP: Don’t ‘cut a single penny from Medicare or Social Security’

A landmark bill mandating that women make up 30% of Sierra Leone's workforce and government positions went into effect on Friday along with paid maternity leave benefits extended to 14 weeks. … [Read more...] about Sierra Leone president signs women’s rights bill into law

The Environmental Protection Agency is taking over extinguishment efforts for a landfill fire in Moody, Alabama, federal officials announced Thursday. … [Read more...] about EPA takes charge of Alabama landfill fire after state request