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Ed’s stories explore prescription drug pricing, affordability and access, as well issues surrounding patents, litigation, and legislation. He is also the author of the morning Pharmalittle newsletter and the afternoon Pharmalot newsletter.The number of prescription drug shortages in the U.S. fell by 23% last year, marking the second consecutive year of declines and the lowest level since 2017, according to a new analysis that otherwise found troubling signs about medicines that are in short supply. For instance, the average drug shortage lasted 5.3 years, exceeding the 4.3 years seen in 2024 and greatly outpacing the average two-year shortage experienced in…

The Democratic and Republican primaries for governor of Maine are both up in the air, with a broad field of candidates competing and Maine’s ranked choice voting system adding another layer of complexity.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.No candidate in either primary will get majority support, NBC News projects, meaning the contests will both go to ranked choice tabulations to determine the nominees.In 2016, Maine was the first state in the country to implement ranked choice voting for statewide and federal elections. When no one gets a majority, support from lower-performing…

Buffer zones are among the oldest concepts in military strategy. States facing persistent threats have long sought to place distance between themselves and potential adversaries. Rivers, mountains, deserts, fortified frontiers, demilitarized zones, and occupied territories have all served the same purpose: to provide warning, absorb attacks, and reduce vulnerability. Israel’s security doctrine reflects this logic perhaps more than that of any other modern state. Since its founding, Israel has established multiple security buffer zones in Sinai, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria. This has been done to counter repeated military threats, terrorist attacks, rocket strikes, and insurgent violence originating beyond its borders.…

Does the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs have you in the mood for all the basketball you can get? You’re in luck: NBA The Run, a 3v3 arcade-style video game inspired by early 2000s streetball, is out today, June 9. NBA The Run brings the game to the streets with current NBA stars and fictional streetball legends competing in fast-paced online multiplayer Knockout Tournaments on 11 courts spanning the globe, including Venice Beach and Harlem’s Rucker Park. You can play solo or with a squad. The game’s announcer is legendary DJ, radio host, and…

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Luis Lara adjusts his cap during spring training workouts Monday, February 16, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. The Milwaukee Brewers are in agreement with outfield prospect Luis Lara on a seven-year, $31 million extension, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. The contract with the 21-year-old Venezuelan begins this season and includes three club options, potentially taking the deal through 2035. The extension could max out at $78 million if Lara reaches all the incentives, a source told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Lara is ranked No. 5 among Milwaukee’s prospects and No. 91 among all…

In the five years since Myanmar’s military chief led a coup to overthrow the democratically elected government, civil war has torn the country apart.Thousands have been killed and millions displaced by the conflict between the military and an alliance of ethnic and rebel groups.More than two years ago, the rebels made a series of sweeping gains, but things have taken a turn for the worse for them. Forced conscription and increased drone power has put the military on the offensive in most parts of the country.The BBC’s Quentin Sommerville travelled to Myanmar without the permission of the authorities – the…

As federal agents increase the use of force at the facility, demonstrators are adopting new tactics. Ad Policy An ICE agent sprays chemical irritants at protesters and media over the Memorial Day weekend. (Adam Gray / Getty Images) Since Memorial Day weekend, detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, have been on a hunger and labor strike to protest conditions at the facility—including substandard medical care, poor food, uncompensated labor, and the detainment of the elderly, minors, and pregnant women. Outside, protesters have gathered every day in solidarity. Some chant and hold signs; others work to block ICE vehicles…

Ana Cruz was 13 when she arrived to the U.S. from Mexico with her family. But after 23 years of living in Los Angeles, raising two children and working as a community organizer, she has never been able to vote in any elections because of her status as a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient, which doesn’t offer a pathway to citizenship. She’s now among those backing a proposal from Los Angeles City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez that would allow noncitizens to cast ballots in city and Los Angeles Unified School District elections. “For me, it will be the first time…

Most horror films open a door to terror. Backrooms open thousands of identical doors and dares you to find your way out. Inspired by one of the internet’s most unsettling urban legends, this cinematic labyrinth delivers an experience that is equal parts fascinating, frightening, and wonderfully disorientating.  Plot The owner of a furniture store finds a secret doorway that leads him to an endless stretch of rooms. When he disappears, his therapist ventures into the unknown to rescue him. Movie Review Few internet horror concepts have captured the imagination quite like The Backrooms. What started as a simple image and…

For most of the past decade, Ohio State wide receivers have arrived on campus, waited their turn, and eventually left as prized NFL Draft picks. Current star Jeremiah Smith is the lone exception after shattering almost all the Buckeyes’ freshman receiving records in 2024. This year, though, two more true freshmen are already part of the conversation about early playing time.Chris Henry Jr. is the expected name in that group. The five-star receiver and 247Sports’ No. 2 wideout in the 2026 recruiting class arrived in Columbus with the kind of profile that usually guarantees attention from Day 1. He’s the…