GSK and Spero Therapeutics have announced the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of their new oral antibiotic for complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs). The medication, branded as Utebzi, is now the first and only oral carbapenem antibiotic available in the United States. This new treatment is designed to combat cUTIs caused by multidrug-resistant … Read more
As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, this year also marks the fifth year since Juneteenth was established as a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, the day Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of slavery. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth the 11th federal … Read more
Recent reports from the US Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) highlight an increase in H5N1 avian flu activity among dairy cattle in Idaho, with 33 new cases identified on milking facilities over the past month. Utah has also recorded three H5N1 detections in cattle this month. Cumulatively, APHIS has documented … Read more
A recent analysis of U.S. foodborne disease outbreaks reveals that marine toxins in fish and shellfish have caused a significant number of illnesses and hospitalizations. Over a 23-year period, researchers documented 402 outbreaks, resulting in 1,280 illnesses, 96 hospitalizations, and one fatality. Data for the study, published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, was … Read more
A rumor circulating online in 2026 claimed that independent journalist Nick Shirley possessed evidence of U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene being bribed to change her stance and oppose former President Donald Trump. This claim was widely shared on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, with some posts suggesting a $14 million settlement and an … Read more
President Donald Trump has promoted significant prescription drug savings, exceeding $500 billion over a decade, attributed to his administration’s policies. However, these projected savings appear largely aspirational, stemming from anticipated outcomes rather than concrete actions already implemented. A key policy, the "most favored nation" (MFN) approach, aims to align U.S. drug prices with those in … Read more
A proposed rule from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) would stop delivering mail ballots for states that do not provide the federal government with voter lists. This proposal was put forth in June 2026. The USPS has only proposed this rule change, and it has not yet been finalized or implemented. The proposal is also … Read more
In June 2026, images circulated online that purportedly showed U.S. President Donald Trump standing alongside tall, pale-skinned figures with white hair, described as alien-like. These images gained significant traction across various social media platforms, amassing millions of views. One widely shared image was captioned, “Donald Trump caught negotiating with the details concerning releasing the UFO … Read more
UFC fighter Josh Hokit has become the subject of a circulating rumor claiming he apologized to former First Lady Michelle Obama for his controversial post-fight remarks. The rumor, which spread on social media, alleged a formal apology, a significant donation to the Obama Foundation, and a commitment to advocate for Black women in America. The … Read more
US and Iranian officials announced that President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at halting military operations and establishing a path for future nuclear talks. Following the signing of this agreement, which outlines terms to de-escalate the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, a … Read more