Jamie Foxx experienced a medical complication on Tuesday and was hospitalized, according to his daughter Corinne Foxx. The family thanked everyone for their prayers and well wishes and asked for privacy as Jamie recovers. No details were provided on the nature of the medical incident.
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A Flash Flood Emergency has been declared in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida due to a once-in-a-half-century rainfall event. Around 10-14 inches of rain have fallen across the area, causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city's airport, the shuttering of schools and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service. Mayor Dean Trantalis has urged residents to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and to follow the advice of local authorities, while the National Weather Service has warned that the flooding could worsen. Public Works staff are working to mitigate the water as quickly as possible.
Key takeaways: Juul Labs Inc. has agreed to pay $462 million to settle claims by six US states and the District of Columbia that it…
Louisville is preparing to host a vigil to honor the victims of the Monday bank shooting, in which five people were killed and a rookie cop was critically injured. The gunman, Connor Sturgeon, had been struggling with depression, according to his family. The Louisville Metro Police Department released body-camera footage showing the rookie cop arriving at the scene and being hit in a barrage of bullets. The community is coming together to grieve the loss of the five people and to support the injured rookie cop.
Key takeaways: The proposed rule will bar doctors, hospitals and health insurance plans from disclosing if a woman has had a legal abortion to criminal…
A federal judge has issued a ruling to stay the FDA's approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, in response to a lawsuit brought by anti-abortion groups in Texas. The ruling invalidates the FDA's 23-year-old approval of the drug, and the groups have urged the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to let the ruling stand. The case is likely to be taken to the Supreme Court, and the outcome could have a significant impact on access to the medication.
Biden Administration Declares Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine an “Emerging Threat” to the United States
Biden Administration Declares Fentanyl Mixed with Xylazine an “Emerging Threat” to the United States
The Biden administration has declared fentanyl mixed with xylazine, known as "tranq", to be an "emerging threat" to the United States, the first time any administration has used the authority granted by the SUPPORT Act of 2018 to do so. Dr. Rahul Gupta, the director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, announced the declaration and said the administration is committed to addressing the opioid crisis and is taking steps to reduce overdose deaths. The plan includes increasing access to treatment and prevention services, expanding access to naloxone, and increasing public awareness about the dangers of opioids.
This article discusses the alarming rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the US in 2021, with syphilis rates increasing by 32%. Chlamydia accounted for more than half of the reported cases, and the most concerning increase was in cases of congenital syphilis, which rose by 32% and caused 220 stillbirths and infant deaths. The CDC recommends regular testing for STIs, particularly for pregnant women, in order to prevent further spread of the infection.