Day: July 3, 2024

FDA approves new drug for Alzheimer’s disease: ‘Meaningful results’

2:34 am July 3, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new medication for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab) is a once-monthly injection intended for adults with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release from the company. Eligible patients include those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and those who have mild […]

Biden meeting with Democrat governors Wednesday following disastrous debate performance

1:22 am July 3, 2024

Plans are in the works for President Biden to meet on Wednesday with the nation’s Democratic governors, in the wake of Biden’s extremely rough performance during last Thursday’s first debate with former President Trump. Multiple Democratic sources confirmed that the meeting, which is likely to be virtual, was in the process of being scheduled. The […]

Illegal immigrant indicted for Rachel Morin’s murder in ‘crucial step’: family’s lawyer

1:21 am July 3, 2024

An illegal immigrant was indicted this week for the brutal rape and murder of Rachel Morin in what an attorney for the victim’s family called a “crucial step.” A Maryland grand jury voted to formally charge Victor Martinez Hernandez, 23, with two counts of murder, two counts of rape and one count each of sex […]

Italian teenager to be canonized as first millennial Catholic saint

1:17 am July 3, 2024

Carlo Acutis, an Italian teenager who designed a website documenting various Eucharistic miracles and led a faithful life before his death at age 15, will be canonized, the Vatican announced on Monday, July 1. Acutis was one of 15 people approved for canonization at an Ordinary Consistory of Cardinals on Monday, according to the Vatican […]

Harris outperforms Biden in 2024 showdown with Trump: poll

1:12 am July 3, 2024

A new national poll indicates that three-quarters of voters say the Democratic Party would have a better chance of keeping the White House with someone else other than President Biden at the top of the party’s ticket. And the survey, released Tuesday by CNN, suggests that Vice President Kamala Harris performs slightly better than Biden […]