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Cops say traffic stop for expired license plate turned up 'plethora' of drugs, guns near rehab center, daycare

October 15, 2023

Cops say traffic stop for expired license plate turned up 'plethora' of drugs, guns near rehab center, daycare

Police say they found a lot more than a woman driving with an expired license plate in Georgia last week, arresting her on drug and gun charges.

Court order allows Maryland vendors to carry hemp-based products

October 13, 2023

Court order allows Maryland vendors to carry hemp-based products

A Maryland judge's partial suspension of the state's recreational marijuana law has allowed vendors to sell hemp-derived products containing intoxicating THC levels.

Alabama commission aims to award medical marijuana licenses before 2024 following bumpy rollout of program

October 13, 2023

Alabama commission aims to award medical marijuana licenses before 2024 following bumpy rollout of program

The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is aiming to award permits before 2024 following several accusations that the commission deliberated in private when selecting license winners.

Children's book author accused of poisoning husband says 'fair trial' now impossible

October 12, 2023

Children's book author accused of poisoning husband says 'fair trial' now impossible

Kouri Richins, the Utah mom of three and children's book author accused of poisoning her husband to death, wants her charges dismissed due to prosecutorial misconduct.

Mexico honors former military official who was arrested in the US on drug trafficking charges in 2020

October 12, 2023

Mexico honors former military official who was arrested in the US on drug trafficking charges in 2020

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has honored a former defense secretary who was arrested three years ago in the U.S. for allegedly trafficking drugs.

FDA warns online vendors to stop selling unapproved weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide

October 10, 2023

FDA warns online vendors to stop selling unapproved weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide

FDA issued warning letters to two online retailers, Semaspace and Gorilla Healing, instructing them to cease selling unapproved versions of semaglutide and tirzepatide

US senators hopeful for preliminary talks with China on fentanyl crisis during Beijing visit

October 10, 2023

US senators hopeful for preliminary talks with China on fentanyl crisis during Beijing visit

A delegation of U.S. senators on a visit to Beijing made progress on initiating government discussions with China regarding its involvement in the U.S. fentanyl crisis.

Novavax ships millions of updated COVID-19 vaccine doses after FDA clearance

October 9, 2023

Novavax ships millions of updated COVID-19 vaccine doses after FDA clearance

Vaccine manufacturer Novavax Inc. has announced the shipment of millions of doses of its updated COVID-19 vaccines to distributors following approval from U.S. regulators.

Sanofi explores potential acquisition of cancer drugmaker Mirati

October 5, 2023

Sanofi explores potential acquisition of cancer drugmaker Mirati

Sanofi, the Paris-based pharmaceutical company, is reportedly considering the possibility of acquiring Mirati Therapeutics, a cancer drug manufacturer.

Conagra Brands considers adjusting snack portions amid rising use of weight-loss drugs

October 5, 2023

Conagra Brands considers adjusting snack portions amid rising use of weight-loss drugs

Conagra Brands indicated that it might adjust the portion sizes of its snacks if the increasing use of weight-loss medications leads to changes in consumer eating habits.