Alzheimer’s patients and their families hear a new word: Progress
Two new drugs—including one from Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly—and better detection methods offer promise for people dealing with the disease.
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Hurricane Milton leaves at least 14 dead, but falls short of ‘worst-case scenario’
Milton weakened slightly before coming ashore as a still-powerful Category 3 hurricane. It turned slightly south of Tampa Bay rather than hitting it head on, sparing the heavily populated area a potentially devastating storm surge.
In landmark move, EPA requires removal of all lead pipes within 10 years
The move comes nearly 40 years after Congress determined that lead pipes posed a serious risk to public health and banned them in new construction.
Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5 strength on approach to Florida
Landfall now looks to be Wednesday afternoon or evening, and the storm—despite some weakening—is anticipated to remain a major hurricane with winds around 120 mph when it strikes the state’s west coast.
Thousands of uninsured homes were in Helene’s path
On average, just a tiny fraction of households in the inland counties hit hardest by Hurricane Helene and its remnants had flood insurance, according to analysis of recent data from the National Flood Insurance Program.
WNBA names Caitlin Clark rookie of the year, confirming earlier report
The 2024 No. 1 pick became the third Fever player to win rookie of the year, joining teammate Aliyah Boston (2023) and Hall of Fame guard Tamika Catchings (2002).
Eli Lilly’s weight-loss drugs no longer in shortage, FDA says
Lilly has been making the case since August that its tirzepatide-based drugs are now “commercially available,” which the FDA agreed on. But the agency warned that patients and prescribers might still experience “localized supply disruptions.”
A reporter keeps asking about Caitlin Clark. Players want her banned.
The Women’s National Basketball Players Association has issued a statement calling for the league to revoke the credential of columnist Christine Brennan, one of the most recognizable sports journalists in the country.
How the AquaFence protected Tampa’s hospital during Helene
As surging water from Hurricane Helene inundated the Tampa Bay area Thursday, Tampa General Hospital stayed dry, thanks to a temporary floodwall that protected the hospital.
NFL stadiums will soon double as disaster shelters, federal officials say
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the NFL are partnering to turn football stadiums across the country into emergency shelters, temporary hospitals and other venues needed during disasters.
Southwest Airlines to launch assigned seating, premium cabin in 2025
Southwest plans to begin assigned seating in the “second half” of next year, the airline said. The shift does away with its trademark open seating, where travelers can pick any seat they want after boarding a flight.
Sweeping bill to overhaul Supreme Court would add six justices
The legislation by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) is one of the most ambitious proposals to remake a high court that has suffered a sharp decline in its public approval after a string of contentious decisions and ethics scandals in recent years.
Shoppers expected to spend record $241B online this holiday season
Both Coresight and Moody’s project total retail sales, in person and online, will grow around 3 percent during the last three months of the year, roughly on par with last year.
Weight-loss drugs are supposed to be forever … until they run out
Recurrent shortages, shifting insurance coverage, indecision and a lack of guidance about side effects and dosing have led to challenges for some patients prescribed Mounjaro, Ozempic, Zepbound or Wegovy.
Congress grills CrowdStrike about multibillion-dollar July tech outage
The July technology failure shut down 911 call centers, handicapped hospitals and stranded airplane passengers around the world.
Jordan Chiles, backed by USA Gymnastics, appeals in Swiss court to reclaim Olympic medal
Chiles, the American gymnast whose bronze medal at last month’s Olympics was stripped away over a technicality, filed an appeal in Switzerland’s Supreme Court on Monday in her ongoing effort to reclaim her third-place finish.
Fever’s Clark breaks WNBA rookie scoring record as playoffs loom
The NCAA’s all-time leading scorer added another scoring title to her résumé during a 110-109 victory Sunday over the Dallas Wings at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
SafeSport reopens gymnastics probe after more abuse claims
A gymnast who complained about the coaches criticized both SafeSport and Indianapolis-based USA Gymnastics for what she described as an apathetic response to her and other gymnasts’ allegations—until they resulted in bad publicity.
Student loan servicer Navient reaches $120 million settlement
The settlement stems from a 2017 lawsuit brought by the bureau that casts Navient as a company that was far more concerned with its financial interests than the needs of vulnerable student loan borrowers.
Job rate for women in tech has hardly budged since 2005, EEOC finds
The report also found that while overall racial diversity in the high-tech workforce increased from 26 percent in 2005 to 40.1 percent in 2022, Hispanic and Black workers remained significantly underrepresented in the field.