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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Nathan's Famous, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Results
JERICHO, N.Y., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nathan's Famous, Inc. (“Nathan’s”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (NASDAQ:NATH) today reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2024. For the thirteen-week period ended...

Healing LA: Dr. Anna Chacon Offers Free TeleCare for Wildfire-Affected Communities
Compassion in Action: Join the Mission to Heal and Rebuild Lives with the Code CARE4LA LOS ANGELES , CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles,...

Nebraska Attorney General’s Office Announces Two Settlements in Multistate Litigation against Generic Drug Manufacturers for Fixing Prices and Stifling Competition
Lincoln – Today, the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office announced that it has joined settlements with Defendants Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to...

Attorney General James Helps Secure $49.1 Million from Drug Companies over Illegal Coordination to Inflate Prices
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of 50 attorneys general in announcing settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals (Heritage) and Apotex Inc. (Apotex) totaling $49.1 million for their...

VA Announces Hurricane Milton Closures for Wednesday – Thursday, Oct. 9-10, 2024
VA Announces Hurricane Milton Closures for Wednesday – Thursday, Oct. 9-10, 2024 October 9, 2024 Note: Appointments that are converted to virtual will be rescheduled Bay Pines VA Healthcare System C. W. “Bill” Young VAMC Campus Thursday, Oct 10 –...

VA Announces Hurricane Milton Closures for Wednesday – Thursday, Oct. 9-10, 2024
VA Announces Hurricane Milton Closures for Wednesday – Thursday, Oct. 9-10, 2024 October 9, 2024 Note: Appointments that are converted to virtual will be rescheduled Bay Pines VA Healthcare System C. W. “Bill” Young VAMC Campus Thursday, Oct 10 –...

Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakotans to See Financial Benefit From Litigation Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces the state will receive almost $300,000 as part of a settlement with global...

Carr Announces Multimillion Dollar Settlements with Generic Drug Manufacturers in Multistate Price-Fixing Litigation
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that the State of Georgia has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories in reaching two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex....