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Columbus, OH

CBS News

The White House announced the Department of Health and Human Services held negotiations with Medicare on some drug prices, which are expected to slash more than a billion dollars total of out-of-pocket costs for those seniors who qualify. CBS News' Willie James Inman has more.

Biden-⁠Harris administration announces Medicare drug prices plan to cut costs

In their first joint appearance since Kamala Harris replaced Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, they are promoting a new initiative to lower prescription drug prices.

Biden, Harris unite to promote prescription drug price cut

The Guardian

President declares ‘we finally beat big pharma’ as he joins Harris on stage in Maryland for first time since exiting race

Biden and Harris celebrate landmark deal to lower medication prices

UPI News

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris touted their administration's achievements in reducing prescription drug prices Thursday in a joint rally appearance at a Maryland community college.

Biden, Harris tout Medicare drug price reductions in joint rally appearance

The Hill

The extent of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program’s ability was unveiled Thursday after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) published the final maximum fair prices they agreed on with drugmakers, and figures suggest success. The six-month negotiation process came to close Aug. 1, and the federal...

Biden administration reveals Medicare negotiation drug discounts

Coral Springs, FL

A new lawsuit is claiming hackers have gained access to the personal information of "billions of individuals," including their Social Security numbers, current and past addresses and the names of siblings and parents — personal data that could allow fraudsters to infiltrate financial accounts or take out loans in their names. The allegation arose in a lawsuit filed earlier this month by Christopher Hofmann, a California resident who claims his identity theft protection service alerted him that his personal information had been leaked to the dark web by the "nationalpublicdata.com" breach. The lawsuit was earlier reported by Bloomberg Law.The breach allegedly...

Here's what to know about an alleged hack of Social Security numbers

An TV meteorologist is being praised for how he handled an on-air panic attack.ABC News Australia's Nate Byrne was presenting his weather segment on Tuesday's Daily Breakfast when he felt the attack coming on. "I'm actually going to need to stop for a second. Some of you may know that I occasionally get affected by some panic attacks, and actually that's happening right now, Lisa, maybe I could hand back to you," he said before cameras cut to his colleague. "You certainly can Nate," said the show's co-host Lisa Mitchell, going on to promote a piece Byrne previously wrote about the same...

Meteorologist has panic attack live on air, prompts wave of praise online

Hunter Biden asked for help from the US State Department as he sought to make a deal for a Ukrainian gas company in Italy while his father was vice president, The New York Times reported Tuesday, citing documents and interviews.

The New York Times: Hunter Biden asked State Department for help securing Burisma project in 2016

Current and former Cash App users may be eligible for a portion of a $15 million settlement following a lawsuit over data and security breaches. The settlement, which does not admit liability, allows affected users to claim reimbursement for unauthorized transactions and out-of-pocket losses.

How to receive money from the Cash App data breach settlement

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  Every refrigerator brand, whether it's Samsung, LG, GE, Bosch, Whirlpool or Frigidaire, uses a unique water filter design, but as a general rule, plan on replacing your refrigerator's water filter at least once every six months. If you live in an area with hard water, you may need to swap out the filter more frequently.Many refrigerators have an indicator light that turns red when the water filter needs...

How often should you change your refrigerator's water filter?

Lexington, KY

A former University of Kentucky student pleaded guilty Monday to assault and other charges for a racist attack on a Black student that was captured on video.Sophia Rosing, 23, pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct and public intoxication, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.Rosing, who is white, attacked a Black student in 2022 while she was working in a campus residence hall. Rosing was arrested the night of the assault and later expelled from school and banned from campus by the university president.Rosing had been previously indicted by a grand jury on six counts, including assault and...

Ex-University of Kentucky student pleads guilty in racist attack

Colorado State

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Los Angeles, CA

Business Insider

Former President Barack Obama endorsed President Biden for the 2024 race. Now, Biden's age has become a concern for him.

Obama was startled by how 'disoriented' Biden appeared during a June fundraising event, NYT reports

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco is offering up to six months of free rent for businesses to move into empty storefronts downtown that lost tenants during the pandemic. Sarah Dennis Phillips, the executive director for San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, joins CBS News with more program details.

San Francisco offers businesses free rent to fill downtown stores

Pineapple candies dished out by a New Zealand charity have tested positive for "potentially lethal levels of methamphetamine," police said Wednesday, sparking an urgent race to remove them from the streets.A child, a teenager and a charity worker have already been taken to a hospital after tasting the candies.Although none are seriously ill, police have launched a criminal investigation and are trying to track down up to 400 other people who may have received the sweets."We need to round these up as quickly as we can," said Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, adding that 16 of the candies had been found...

Candy handed out by charity contains "potentially lethal" levels of meth

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  Amazon has done it again, offering big savings on home and cleaning essentials. The mega-retailer just slashed the price on the Bissell stick vacuum, a portable, easy-to-use three-in-one vacuum, down to $29.The Bissell stick vacuum is a terrific tool for quick cleanups. It's a triple-threat: a stick vacuum, a handle vacuum and a stair vacuum. It's featherweight (2.6 pounds), making it perfect for spot cleaning and tidying. This...

Amazon is practically giving away this Bissell stick vacuum for $29

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance discusses the massive prisoner swap with Russia that included Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich.

JD Vance credits Trump for prisoner swap Biden negotiated

Pompano Beach, FL

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Akeena

In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

On Thursday, the Biden administration announced lower costs for 10 prescription drugs following the first-ever round of price negotiations between Medicare and pharmaceutical companies. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins to dive into the price cuts.

What to know about reduced Medicare drug prices

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