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Colorado blames Biden administration, drugmakers for delaying Canadian imports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

By Phil Galewitz, KFF Health NewsColorado officials say their plan to import cheaper medicines from Canada has been stymied by opposition from drugmakers and inaction by the Biden administration, according to a state report obtained by KFF Health News.The Dec. 1 report, prepared for the state legislature by Colorado’s Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, says that state officials approached 23 drugmakers in the last year about an importation program. Only four agreed even to discuss the proposal; none expressed interest in participating.“Generally, the challenges that remain are outside state authority and rely on action by FDA and/or drug manufacturers,” the report reads.Lawmakers in both parties, at the state and national level, have sought for decades to legalize importing drugs from Canada. Since 2020, when President Donald Trump’s administration opened the door to Canadian drug imports with regulations issued just weeks before he lost reelection, only a few states ha...

Hospital asking for public's help to identify man who was hit by car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

A Los Angeles area hospital is asking for the public's help to identify a patient who has been hospitalized since mid-November after he was hit by a vehicle in Long Beach.Dignity Health officials are looking to ID a man who was hit by a vehicle in Long Beach on Nov. 18, 2023.The patient, identified by Dignity Health officials as a Hispanic man in his 50s, has no documentation or evidence that could help identify him.The man was found around 11 p.m. on Nov. 18, lying in the roadway at the intersection of Golden Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. He was transported to Dignity Health St. Mary Medical Center on Linden Avenue, where he remains hospitalized.Officials say he's about 5 foot 7 inches tall and weighs about 138 pounds. He has brown eyes, brown hair and a brown beard.On his right forearm, he has a tattoo of a rose and the names Guadalupe and Lizbet. On his left forearm, the names Jose and Lizbet again, as well as a tribal circle.    Due to patient privacy laws, Dignity is unable...

310babii: Making Smash-Hits From His Bedroom

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

Meet 310babii, a 17-year-old rapper from Inglewood who’s rise to stardom came from phone-recorded tracks in his bedroom. Instead of typical studio sessions, 310babii still prefers his phone and BandLab, an app that is gaining traction with musicians around the world. He recently stopped by LA Weekly’s premiere podcast, Rockstar Lifestyle, to speak on his musical journey.His song “SOAK CITY”, recorded on BandLab, has gone extremely viral on socials and has been used by celebrities, sports franchises and more. It quickly gained traction after his high school classmates in Compton, CA created a viral dance for it. The song’s popularity reached notable figures in the industry, including Saucy Santana, YG, 03 Greedo, Mike Will, DJ Mustard, and more.DJ Mustard, a pioneer in the hip hop genre, especially in Los Angeles, was so impressed by 310babii’s raw talent that he signed on to executive produce 310babii’s debut album, set to drop in 2024. The young rapper is already making...

Stratus Financial Is Making Aviation Dreams Come True With Tailored Student Loans

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

The sky has no limits, but the dream of becoming a professional pilot remains out of reach for many aspiring aviators. The journey to the cockpit is unfortunately wrought with financial barriers, leaving many with unfulfilled dreams. Students are frequently unable to pursue their dreams due to lack of funds.Brandon Martini and Anthony Geraci recognized the lack of available funding options in this space and launched Stratus Financial to disrupt this narrative. Stratus Financial LLC is a pioneering lending firm that was established in 2020 to address the financial shortfall for aviators and their aspirations. The company is on a mission to provide aspiring pilots with the financial assistance they need to take to the skies.“According to Boeing’s technical outlook, 649,000 pilots will be needed by commercial airlines over the next 20 years. We are bringing necessary funding to the aviation industry to help fill this need,” said Anthony Geraci, CEO and Co-Founder of Stratus Financial. ...

Powerhouse Innovator Redefining Wellness For All: Unveiling the Company Behind the Biggest Brands You Love

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

Meet Veyl Ventures: a company you may never have heard of, but is behind some of the brands you know and love.The company, which was founded and built by Cody Low, an entrepreneur who launched his first e-commerce company at sixteen, has grown exponentially over the past few years to become a powerhouse in the health and wellness sector.Veyl partners with leading experts across the health, beauty, and wellness industries to develop some of today’s most innovative, lifestyle-focused and sustainably-minded brands. Its brand portfolio and company culture prioritizes people, planet and pets – making up a community of 125+ passionate and committed consumer packaged goods leaders across the globe. By reinventing the traditional business model, Veyl efficiently scales brands with proven accelerated success.The secret sauce to Veyl’s success? A passion from its employees to build a company that resonates with consumers and keeps the company’s mission of “wellness for all” front and ce...

Meet Scott Pryor, US Marine, and actor about to make his mark in the music world

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

Photo @ImageMilStylist @shayestragerMarine veteran, law practitioner, award-winning filmmaker, and family man – Scott Pryor’s life sounds like it was written by a novelist trying to capture the Great American Story. Now, he’s getting set to drop an album of powerful tracks reflecting his incredible journey. Born in Billings, Montana, and raised from 7 years old in Casper, Wyoming, later on living in Chicago, emerging musician Scott Pryor’s life has been as extensive, diverse, and varied as the landscapes he grew up in.Scott took to wrestling as a kid, competing at state-level championships throughout Montana and Wyoming – and winning as many as half a dozen competitions. Fueled by his love for sports, Scott’s early life set the tone for how he’d be as an adult – restless, competitive, and with an innate need to excel. It made sense when Scott joined the Marine Corps at 17. Here, he found a home for people like himself, where his boundless energy and need to excel c...

Dr. Tiffany Moon: Empowering Women and Redefining Medicine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

Dr. Tiffany Moon is more than just a name; she’s an incredible source of inspiration, showing the world what it means to be a multifaceted woman in medicine. Dr. Moon’s life story is a remarkable journey from a young immigrant to a luminary in both medicine and television. Breaking barriers, she became the first Asian-American featured on Real Housewives of Dallas (RHOD) and the first medical doctor to appear on any Real Housewives series. Her path exemplifies living fearlessly and embracing one’s true self.Born into a family that valued perseverance and hard work, Dr. Moon saw her parents face many challenges after they moved to the United States, and these tough times taught her to be determined. By the time she was 19, she had already graduated with honors from Cornell University, an achievement that speaks volumes about her intellect and drive. Not stopping there, she continued her impressive rise by graduating with top honors from UT Southwestern Medical Schoo...

Letters: Examine leadership | Permanent fix | Local governments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor.County leadership mustbe examined after deathRe: “Social workers say county practices led to infant’s OD death” (Page A1, Dec. 6).It seems that county counsel, as well as the leadership of the Santa Clara County’s child welfare agency, failed to provide the support social workers need to protect children who need their help.In my time as a former member of a county board, it distressed me to see department heads rely on county counsel as de facto decision-makers because the department heads didn’t want to take on the tough challenges.The department heads should be held accountable, but they weren’t alone in making bad decisions.I hope the Board of Supervisors can take a deep look at the relationship between county counsel and the department heads.Evelyn VigilSan JoseBay Area homelessneed permanent fixI’m exhausted from reading articles about homelessness around the Bay...

Man arrested in connection with death of SF tech worker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A 29-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in connection with the homicide of a San Francisco tech worker, the San Francisco Police Department announced. Scott Fisher was arrested in Concord after being identified as the suspect in the death of Kimberly Wong, 27. Wong was found dead in her Presidio Heights apartment on Nov 30. Ex-pilot Joseph Emerson released from jail, allowed to return home to Bay Area SFPD officers responded to the 3200 block of Clay Street on that date for a well-being check. They found Wong unresponsive, and she was pronounced dead. Fisher was arrested at 10:25 a.m. Thursday and booked into San Francisco County Jail for homicide. San Francisco Supervisor Catherine Stefani said the case was suspected to be domestic violence. KRON ON is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container em...

California inmate charged with trying to murder Kristin Smart's killer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:27:26 GMT

(KRON) -- New charges have been filed against a California prison inmate who attempted to murder Kristin Smart's killer, Paul Ruben Flores, prosecutors said.The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed charges on Wednesday against the 43-year-old inmate, Jason Richard Budrow, who is already serving two life sentences.Budrow has a record of killing fellow inmates. In 2021 he strangled his cellmate, Roger Kibbe, to death inside Mule Creek State Prison. Kibbe was a serial killer and rapist dubbed the "I-5 Strangler." Prosecutors said Budrow also tried to kill Flores in Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga by slashing his throat with a self-manufactured weapon.Paul Flores listens in court on July 18, 2022. (Pool photo by Daniel Dreifuss / Monterey County Weekly)The prison attack happened on August 23. "Budrow slashed inmate Flores’ neck with the weapon, causing great bodily injury. Correctional officers immediately secured the yard and prison medical staff began treatin...