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Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Consumers who purchased certain generic prescription drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 can check eligibility by visiting www.AGGenericDrugs.com, calling 1-866-290-0182 (Toll-Free), or emailing info@AGGenericDrugs.com OAKLAND — California...

Attorney General Rayfield Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Rayfield is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as Oregon joins 50 states and territories in seeking preliminary approval for a $39.1 million settlement with generic drug...

Attorney General Hilgers Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
Attorney General Hilgers Joins 50 States and Territories Filing Motion for Preliminary Approval for $39.1 Million Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Apotex over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Lincoln – Attorney General...

TN Attorney General Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition are urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases as the Attorneys General seek preliminary approval for a $39.1 million...

Air and Marine Operations rescues two stranded hikers in Arizona desert
TUCSON, Ariz. — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, conducted a life-saving rescue Thursday in the rugged Tucson Mountains, airlifting two elderly U.S. citizens suffering from severe...

DR. ANNA CHACON AND EXPERT DERMATOLOGISTS COLLABORATE ON ATLAS OF SKIN IMAGES TO ENHANCE DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY
The Atlas of SkinImages Aims to Address the Critical Gaps in Dermatologic Health Outcomes Across a Diverse Array of Skin Colors and Types MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Independent creators and distributors of...

THE BUCCANEER IN ST. CROIX ANNOUNCES 2025 EARLY ADVANTAGE SAVINGS OFFER
Exclusive Early Booking Promotion with 15% Savings ends November 30, 2024 ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS, U.S., November 14, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Buccaneer, a premier resort in the U.S. Virgin Islands, is offering guests a fantastic 15% off...

Attorney General Bird Urges FDA to Crack-down on Dangerous, Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs
DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced a multistate letter urging the Food and Drug Administration to take immediate action to stop the surge in dangerous, counterfeit weight loss drugs. Bad actors have taken advantage of the...

Four Individuals Sentenced for Smuggling Tropical Birds
Note, the press release has been updated to include a quote from the U.S. Coast Guard. The final two of four Dominican nationals were sentenced last week for Lacey Act trafficking and smuggling wildlife from the United States after they attempted...

75% of U.S. government websites experienced data breaches
New research from the Cybernews Business Digital Index reveals that 53.7% of U.S. government departments and agencies scored D or worse for their cybersecurity efforts, with 38.8% falling into the F category. Even 75% have been affected by data...

Aecon reports year-end 2024 results
TORONTO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aecon Group Inc. (TSX: ARE) (“Aecon” or the “Company”) today reported results for the fourth quarter and year-end 2024 including full year revenue of $4.2 billion and backlog of $6.7 billion at December...

Florida Blue enhances cancer care for thousands of members
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Florida Blue, the state's leading health insurer, has launched a new comprehensive oncology care model designed to provide faster access to high-quality cancer care for its myBlue members. This...

Attorney General Bonta: FDA Should Take Quick and Decisive Action Against Makers of Counterfeit Weight Loss Drugs
OAKLAND – As part of a bipartisan coalition of 38 states and territories, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take swift and decisive action against bad actors unlawfully profiting off the...

AMO and BORSTAR Rescue Injured Hunter
TUCSON, Ariz. — Air and Marine Operations (AMO) Black Hawk Crew and Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) Operators perform air rescue of a hunter who had fallen in rough terrain and sustained a suspected fractured leg. AMO and...

TRUSTED DERMATOLOGIST OFFERS CUTTING-EDGE TREATMENT FOR CHRONIC SKIN CONDITION, VITILIGO
Dr. Anna Chacon and her Nationwide Teledermatology Practice Offer Sought After Depigmentation Treatment for Advanced Vitiligo Using Monobenzone MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Anna Chacon; groundbreaking...

FEMA Continues Collaboration with Territorial and Federal Partners to Strengthen Recovery from 2017 Hurricanes
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Seven years have passed since hurricanes Irma and Maria impacted the U.S. Virgin Islands, and FEMA remains steadfast in its commitment to provide financial assistance to the territory as it continues the rebuilding...

Air and Marine Operations Intercepts Maritime Smuggling Attempt Off Florida Coast
MIAMI — On February 11, 2025, Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, intercepted a maritime smuggling attempt off the coast of Florida, preventing the unlawful entry of 13 illegal aliens....

Prepare Now for Peak Hurricane Season Activity
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – FEMA and the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency urge Virgin Islands residents to update and review their disaster preparedness plans with a Tropical Storm warning issued for Potential Tropical Cyclone Five...

NFWF Announces $2 Million in New Conservation Grants from the Coral Reef Stewardship Fund
Washington, D.C., Sept. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced $2 million in grants to support efforts to improve the health and resilience of coral reefs in Florida, Hawai'i, Puerto Rico, American...

Preparedness Inspires Resilience for People with Disabilities
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS – Today’s 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides us an opportunity to reflect on a law that ensures all people with disabilities have the same rights and privileges as everyone else. As well, the...