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FDA approves another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease
It’s only the second drug that’s been convincingly shown to delay cognitive decline in patients, following last year’s approval of a similar drug from Japanese drugmaker Eisai.
Finalists for Bentonville Public Library’s book sorter naming contest announced
TyrannoSORTus Rex, R2Book2, and Bookie Monster were some of the final names chosen for Bentonville Public Library's new book-sorting machine, according to a news release.
July 5 deadline for ballot initiatives
Arkansan's may get to vote on whether sales tax should be implemented on feminine hygiene products and diapers, if people get to grow marijuana, school standards and more! Want to know where to sign?
Arkansas groups not asking US Supreme Court to review ruling limiting scope of Voting Rights Act
Progressive groups in Arkansas have decided to not ask the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on a lower court's ruling that private groups can’t sue under a key section of the federal Voting Rights Act.
More Fayetteville businesses and homes asked to conserve water
Businesses and homes along the Highway 16 east corridor, East Huntsville Road, between Fayetteville and Elkins are being asked to adjust their water usage by the City of Fayetteville Utilities Department. This includes east of South Dead Horse Mountain Road and south of East Wyman Road.
Florida prosecutors knew Epstein raped teenage girls 2 years before cutting deal, transcript shows
Florida prosecutors knew the late millionaire and financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually assaulted teenage girls two years before they cut a plea deal that has long been criticized as too lenient and a missed opportunity to imprison him a decade earlier, according to transcripts released Monday.
Bar owner forced woman to have sex with men for $12.50
U.S. authorities have deported to Honduras a woman accused of recruiting under false premises females in that Central American country to work at a bar in Mexico whose owner expected them to prostitute themselves.
US to pay Moderna $176 million to develop pandemic flu vaccine
The U.S. government will pay the vaccine maker Moderna $176 million to develop a pandemic vaccine that could be used to treat bird flu in people as cases in dairy cows continue to mount across the country, federal officials announced Tuesday.
Supreme Court turns away OSHA challenge over opposition from Thomas, Gorsuch
Over opposition from two conservative justices, the Supreme Court on Tuesday turned away a challenge that could’ve gutted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). An Ohio-based construction contractor backed by Republican-led states and anti-regulatory interests contended Congress unconstitutionally delegated its legislative powers to the executive branch when it gave such broad authority to the agency, […]
WATCH: The history of the iconic Eiffel Tower
For the last 135 years, the Eiffel Tower has been an iconic landmark, recognized around the world. This summer, it will serve as the backdrop for beach volleyball at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
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