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Ammons pleas not guilty, wants to delay House investigation

(The Center Square) - Illinois State Rep. Carrol Ammons, recently federally indicted on multiple charges of wire fraud, pleaded not guilty in her first court appearance Thursday morning. With ...
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Canadian wildfire smoke turns air hazardous in the US Midwest. Officials say stay inside

NEW YORK (AP) - Heavy, pungent smoke from Canadian wildfires darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday, from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility for commuters and prompting warnings about air quality that made outdoor activities dangerous. Detroit's air quality ...
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Advocate calls for stronger IDOC oversight after payroll fraud guilty plea

(The Center Square) - Calls for stronger oversight of the Illinois Department of Corrections are growing after a former department payroll employee pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $125,000 by falsifying her husband's overtime and holiday pay records. ...
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US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. has implemented restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which prevent American citizens and nationals who have been in the African country within a 21-day period from entering the United ...
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Hegseth announces testosterone screening for US troops

WASHINGTON, July 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday mandatory annual testosterone screening for troops 30 years old or above, an initiative he said was aimed at combating testosterone deficiency that can undermine health. Hegseth said the screening could lead to ...
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Illinois Quick Hits: Benton pulls name from ballot after resignation

(The Center Square) - Former state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, who resigned from his seat in the Illinois House of Representatives at the start of this month following investigations into alleged misconduct while he was in office, has followed through on his promise to ...
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Income tax cut on Missouri ballot; Illinois may see more outmigration

(The Center Square) - A ballot measure in front of Missouri voters next month could give some Illinois residents in the Metro East area a reason to move across the Mississippi River if it passes. ...
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Brazil retailer Assai to launch pharmacy operation with Sao Paulo store

SAO PAULO, July 15 (Reuters) - Brazilian retailer Assai is set to launch its own pharmacy operation on Thursday, the firm said in a statement, opening its first unit in Sao Paulo state and marking its entry into the pharmaceutical sector. • The launch of ...
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Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for "testosterone deficiency" among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best." The screenings will be conducted annually as part of service ...
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Dr. Erica Schwartz to appear before Senate committee for confirmation hearing as next CDC director

(WASHINGTON) -- Dr. Erica Schwartz is set to appear before a Senate committee on Wednesday for her confirmation hearing as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Schwartz, a formal deputy surgeon general, was nominated by President Donald Trump in ...
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Celcuity shares fall as delayed breast cancer drug launch eclipses first US FDA approval

July 15 (Reuters) - Shares of Celcuity fell about 8% in premarket trading on Wednesday, as the delayed commercial launch of its newly approved breast cancer drug and treatment-tolerability concerns overshadowed the company's first U.S. approval. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved ...
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Simpler prior authorizations, digital tools boost trust in insurers, Aetna president says

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, July 15 (Reuters) - Less burdensome prior authorization procedures in which clinicians must have procedures and medicines preapproved by health plans and digital solutions for managing care have boosted trust in insurers, Aetna President Steve Nelson said on Wednesday. Overall ...
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