Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that's intended to expand use of Pfizer's drug Paxlovid. … [Read more...] about US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer's COVID-19 pill
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Large Texas abortion provider will relocate to New Mexico
One of the largest abortion providers in Texas is planning to move its operations to New Mexico and another provider that offers tele-health services related to abortion and reproductive health care is expanding its footprint in the state. … [Read more...] about Large Texas abortion provider will relocate to New Mexico
New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde shooting
A police officer armed with a rifle watched the gunman in the Uvalde elementary school massacre walk toward the campus but did not fire while waiting for permission from a supervisor to shoot, according to a sweeping critique released Wednesday on the tactical response to the May tragedy. … [Read more...] about New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde shooting
Governor in hot seat after charter leader lambasts teachers
Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday refused to rebut recently revealed remarks made by a charter school president who claimed that teachers "are trained in the dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges" during a reception the Republican attended. … [Read more...] about Governor in hot seat after charter leader lambasts teachers
Tipster helped avert July 4 mass shooting in Richmond, police say
A tip from a "hero citizen" is responsible for preventing a mass shooting that was being planned for the Fourth of July celebration in Richmond, Virginia, authorities said Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Tipster helped avert July 4 mass shooting in Richmond, police say