First OSA drug treatment for obese adults offers new hope alongside diet and exercise. The FDA recently approved Zepbound (tirzepatide) as the first drug treatment for moderate to…
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Prayer Updates
Medicare Cost for 64 Drugs Decreases
The savings under the Inflation Reduction Act are anticipated to benefit 853,000 enrollees. Starting January 1, 2025, Medicare enrollees will see reduced coinsurance rates for 64 drugs under…
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NTSB Will Assist South Korea’s Investigation into Plane Crash
Sunday’s crash at the Muan International Airport killed all but two people on board. The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) will head an investigation that will include…
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Defense Department Releases 2024 Chemical and Biological Threat Strategy
The updated plan focuses on rapid defense capabilities and global partnerships amid evolving security challenges. The Department of Defense (DoD) released the 2024 Chemical and Biological Defense Program…
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FTC Finalizes Order Against Rytr for Deceptive AI Online Review Service
The settlement prohibits the sale of AI tools designed to create fake testimonials and reviews. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a consent order against Rytr, resolving…
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Labor Department Addresses Opioid-Induced Unemployment in Florida
$1.5 million will increase health and counseling services to support employment in 21 counties. The Department of Labor awarded $1.5 million to Florida’s Department of Commerce this month,…
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Air Force Expands Medical Waivers to Boost Recruitment
New policies address asthma, food allergies, and hearing loss to widen eligibility for service. The U.S. Air Force is broadening medical waiver policies to include mild asthma, food…
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Congress Reauthorizes Economic Development Administration
Commerce secretary commends the reauthorization. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo celebrated Congress’s reauthorization of the Economic Development Administration (EDA) this month, a Commerce Department agency that has not been…
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DOJ Settles Case With Crane Company Over Clean Air Act Violations
Baltimore company to pay $42 million for importing non-certified diesel cranes. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reached an agreement with crane company…
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Energy Department Invests in Low-Enriched Uranium Development
Makes $80 million available for industry partners to increase supply. The Department of Energy (DOE) opened applications for high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU) production facilities, making $80 million available…
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