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Jan
05
2023
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By Helen E. Blake
US new drug price is higher than $200,000 median by 2022

US new drug price is higher than $200,000 median by 2022

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US new drug price is higher than $200,000 median by 2022. After setting record-setting U.S. prices in the second half of 2022, pharmaceutical companies continued to introduce new medicines at a high cost during the second half of the year, an analysis of the starbulletin has revealed, highlighting their strength in spite of legislation designed to cut prices for older prescription medicines. The median annual cost of the 17 new drugs that have received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval since July 2022 is $193,900. This is less than $257,000 in the early part of 2022 Starbulletin discovered. In…
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Jan
05
2023
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By Kevin Bonner
In Cuba Renewed US Services for Would-Be Migrants

In Cuba Renewed US Services for Would-Be Migrants

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In Cuba Renewed US Services for Would-Be Migrants. There are now more Cubans in custody at the border with the Southern U.S. border is now equal to that of Mexicans. This is our Morning Brief, where we're reviewing the reopening of the U.S. embassy in Cuba and the possibility of a Russian blame-game, as well as an abandoned cessez-fire agreement in Colombia. U.S. Embassy in Cuba Reopens for Visa Services The United States reopened its embassy in Havana with the intention of resuming all visa procedures. Consular services are now open too. This marks the first time visa services have…
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Jan
04
2023
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By Patsy S. Nielsen
European assets are rising as investors watch US economic data

European assets are rising as investors watch US economic data

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European assets are rising as investors watch US economic data. Manufacturing and jobs numbers will be scrutinized for indications that the Federal Reserve's campaign to combat inflation is producing results. European shares continued to climb on Wednesday, while bonds across the region rose in the wake of investors getting over the problems of some of the nation's largest firms to concentrate on the latest indicators of a slowing in inflation. In the region, Stoxx Europe 600 added 1 percent in trading early which brought the gains to 3 percent, and London's FTSE 100 climbing 0.3 percent as well as France's…
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Jan
04
2023
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By Debbik S.
US permits the sale of abortion drugs in pharmacies

US permits the sale of abortion drugs in pharmacies

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US permits the sale of abortion drugs in pharmacies. The FDA has implemented a regulation change to allow for greater the availability of the drug that was previously only able to be provided by special clinics and medical offices. Retail pharmacies will now be permitted for sale of abortion medications within the United States thanks to a regulation change by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that has recently updated its policies in its site. The companies GenBioPro along with Danco Laboratories, makers of the abortion pill mifepristone made the announcement in separate press releases cited by A majority of…
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Jan
04
2023
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By Fredric M. Wiseman
France Prepares Green Industry Bill Echoing US Climate Law

France Prepares Green Industry Bill Echoing US Climate Law

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France Prepares Green Industry Bill Echoing US Climate Law. French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said he will be presenting the "green industry" bill soon in the event that Europe wants to stop companies getting lured across the Atlantic by billions of dollars in subsidies in the United States' climate legislation. The new law in France will bring changes to taxation and regulation in order to facilitate the creation of low-carbon production, said Le Maire. about France. It will result in an incredibly eco-friendly industry in French soil by utilizing the production of hydrogen, electric batteries and nuclear energy, as…
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Jan
04
2023
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By Helen E. Blake
US reinstates Cuba visa program following the Havana syndrome scare

US reinstates Cuba visa program following the Havana syndrome scare

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US reinstates Cuba visa program following the Havana syndrome scare. The United States Embassy in Cuba resumed consular and visa operations on Wednesday, for the first time in the year 2017 when staff members fell ill with an unknown illness that is known as Havana syndrome. Cubans looking to visit the US were required to file visa applications in another country  usually Guyana between now and. "The United States is working to ensure safe, legal, and orderly migration of Cubans by expanding consular operations in Havana and restarting the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program (CFRP)," the Embassy stated in a…
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Jan
04
2023
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By Kevin Bonner
US House in chaos after Kevin McCarthy loses speaker votes

US House in chaos after Kevin McCarthy loses speaker votes

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US House in chaos after Kevin McCarthy loses speaker votes. In a day filled with high drama in politics, Republican leader Kevin McCarthy was repeatedly unsuccessful in his attempt to become Speaker in the US House of Representatives. The House ended without any Speaker on the night of Tuesday, the first time since 1923 that they failed to select the speaker after the first round vote. The beginning of a new Congress was meant to be a celebration of those in the Republican Party as it took control of the lower chamber following the November elections. However, President McCarthy was…
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Jan
02
2023
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By Kevin Bonner
Looted Ancient Sarcophagus Returned to Egypt From US

Looted Ancient Sarcophagus Returned to Egypt From US

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Looted Ancient Sarcophagus Returned to Egypt From US. Egyptian officials have confirmed that an old wooden sarcophagus which was displayed in the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was given back in Egypt following U.S. authorities determined it was stolen years ago. A sarcophagus made of wood that was on display in the Houston Museum of Natural Sciences was handed back in Egypt in the wake of U.S. authorities determining it was looted a few years long ago. An Egyptian official said this morning. The repatriation is a part of Egyptian government efforts to end the trade in stolen antiquities. In…
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Jan
01
2023
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By Kevin Bonner
The U.S. Economy In 2023: Walking The Tightrope To Avoid Stagflation

The U.S. Economy In 2023: Walking The Tightrope To Avoid Stagflation

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The U.S. Economy In 2023: Walking The Tightrope To Avoid Stagflation. In the past, two years back I titled my annual forecast of economic conditions "We Are All Super-Keynesians Now." The previous year, it was "All Eyes On Inflation." This year's main focus is on the costs of adjustment of decreasing the rate of inflation. The order of titles is based on economic logic and philosophies in that the government spends too much, is able to pay for its expenditure through printing money or debt monetization, prices increase and in the event that you do not want to become like…
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Dec
31
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
The Cradle is a tribute to the place where it all began for professional foresters within the US

The Cradle is a tribute to the place where it all began for professional foresters within the US

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The Cradle is a tribute to the place where it all began for professional foresters within the US. In the middle of Pisgah National Forest near Brevard in Brevard, the Cradle for Forestry in America. The unique site of heritage significance commemorates the beginning of professional forestry within the United States. As we will discover, the events that took place throughout Western North Carolina at the beginning of the 19th century have a major part in the current management of private and public forests across our nation. Forestry is the occupation that involves the science and art of managing our…
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Dec
30
2022
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By Debbik S.
Treasury yields increase as investors prepare for 2023

Treasury yields increase as investors prepare for 2023

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Treasury yields increase as investors prepare for 2023. Treasury yields increased on Friday as traders looked forward to 2023 and weighed the headwinds that markets could encounter in the coming year. Ten-year Treasury yields the highest. Treasury The note was trading up nearly two basis points, to 3.8520 percent at 4:52 a.m. ET. The 2-year Treasury. Sintex Plastics Technology Ltd leads as the biggest loser in the B group The yield climbed over 3 basis points, and was last traded at 4.4009 percent. Prices and yields have an inverse relationship. One basis point equals 0.01%. As the calendar year is…
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Dec
29
2022
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By Fredric M. Wiseman
Experts warn of the emergence of COVID Variants amid the soaring cases in China

Experts warn of the emergence of COVID Variants amid the soaring cases in China

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Experts warn of the emergence of COVID Variants amid the soaring cases in China. China has announced that visitors will no longer be required to be quarantined from January 8, the most recent major shift in stricter restrictions which have been keeping the country mostly closed to the outside world since the beginning of this pandemic. The country's National Health Commission has stopped the daily release of cases; officials in various cities believe there are hundreds of thousands who've contracted the disease over the past few months. The crematoriums and hospitals are overloaded across the nation, France24 reported. As the…
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Dec
29
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
US to Sell Taiwan Anti-Tank System Amid Rising China Threat

US to Sell Taiwan Anti-Tank System Amid Rising China Threat

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US to Sell Taiwan Anti-Tank System Amid Rising China Threat. WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has granted approval to sell an anti-tank mine-laying device to Taiwan due to the increasing security threat from China. The department announced on Wednesday that the Volcano system, as well as the associated equipment could cost approximately $180 million. It can scatter anti-personnel and anti tank mines from a ground vehicle or helicopter. It's the kind of weapon that some experts think Taiwan requires more of in order to deter or ward off the possibility of a Chinese invasion. To make the case for…
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Dec
28
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
US Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia

US Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia

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US Scrambles to Stop Iran From Providing Drones for Russia. As the conflict in Ukraine continues to drag on certain officials have become certain they are convinced that Iran as well as Russia are forming an partnership of convenience. It is reported that the Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging campaign to stop Iran's ability to develop drones and then deliver them to Russia to be used during the conflict in Ukraine this effort recalls its long-running program to block Tehran's acces to the nuclear tech. In interviews across interviews in the United States, Europe and in Middle East, a…
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Dec
27
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
US to allow MLB stars to participate for Cuba in the WBC

US to allow MLB stars to participate for Cuba in the WBC

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US to allow MLB stars to participate for Cuba in the WBC. The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their country at the World Baseball Classic next year. The announcement made on Saturday in a press announcement by the Baseball Federation of Cuba (FCB) could be a significant move in transforming Cuba's national team to be heavy hitting players on the world stage. Major League Baseball confirmed Monday that the U.S. granted the license to FCB. It opens the way for MLB stars like Jose Abreu, Yordan Alvarez, Randy Arozarena, Yoan Moncada, and Luis…
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Dec
26
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
US on collision course if it keeps hollowing out one-China principle

US on collision course if it keeps hollowing out one-China principle

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US on collision course if it keeps hollowing out one-China principle Over the years, interactions with China with America have been a source of tension for decades. The United States has to a significant extent remained relatively steady due to the US following China's one-China strategy. That, in conjunction with the conscious and deliberate strategic control across both ends of the Pacific has contributed in the development of healthy bilateral relationships. It seems that the days of pleasant relations between the two sides appear to be over but Washington's strategic uncertainty has been replaced with the enforcing of China-US relations,…
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Dec
26
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
How much higher did US inflation rise this year? Where will it be in 2023?

How much higher did US inflation rise this year? Where will it be in 2023?

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How much higher did US inflation rise this year? Where will it be in 2023? A few years ago inflation was seen as something the US and a lot of other western economies could not handle. "Is inflation dead?" Businessweek asked in the year 2019, with an image of an ailing dinosaur. Then came Covid-19. Supply chain problems, illness, deaths, and the conflict in Ukraine caused a disruption to trade across the globe. Aided by government grants and savings, consumers rebounded from the panic-inducing shutdowns but a limited stock of anything from second-hand vehicles to housing, which was triggering the…
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Dec
24
2022
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By Helen E. Blake
International migration drove US population growth in 2022

International migration drove US population growth in 2022

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International migration drove US population growth in 2022 It is estimated that the U.S. population expanded by 1.2 million people in the year, largely caused by international immigration, and the country now has 333.2 million inhabitants according to figures published today by U.S. Census Bureau. Net international migration -- which is the number of people who are moving to the U.S. minus the number of people who leave --is more than one million people between 2021 and 2022. This was a rise of 168% over prior year's 376.029 international immigrants and every state gained people from outside as per the…
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Dec
24
2022
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By Kevin Bonner
19-year-old victim of an attack at the biggest shopping mall in the US

19-year-old victim of an attack at the biggest shopping mall in the US

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19-year-old victim of an attack at the biggest shopping mall in the US. A 19-year-old was killed on Friday in an incident that resulted in a gunshot in the Mall of America in Minnesota, the nation's largest entertainment and shopping center, police said. At about eight p.m (local time) police were able to hear gunshots from the first level of the Nordstrom store. When they entered the Nordstrom store, they discovered one person shot several times, Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges announced during a news briefing late on Friday evening. Police are working on identifying the suspect. The measures to…
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Dec
22
2022
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By Debbik S.
Biden is playing the China card in the America’s economic expansion

Biden is playing the China card in the America’s economic expansion

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Biden is playing the China card in the America's economic expansion The term "misinformation" has become the latest term in contemporary politics. It usually consists of selectively selected facts that are not contextualized and lead to an opinion that could be untrue or inaccurate.  For instance, the claims of Biden administration officials that Biden administration that President Biden's policies led to one of the fastest economic recovery ever recorded, do not consider the fact that a large portion of the expansion did not result from a well-crafted and comprehensive policy plan instead, it was due to state governments that reopened…
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