Between President Trump on Twitter and critics in Congress, pharma and its pricing faced daily fire last year. But the industry’s top lobbyists shot back—and shelled out a record amount of cash to do it. The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) spent a little over $ 27.5 million on lobbying in Washington last year,… Read More »
A 12-year-old girl is recovering from the severe burns she received to nearly half of her body while she attempted a viral and dangerous internet challenge. Just minutes into a mid-afternoon nap on Friday, Brandi Owens was awoken by a loud pop that echoed throughout her home. Moments later, Owens saw her daughter, Timiyah Landers, running… Read More »
Louisiana’s Zachary Fire Department announced its crew welcomed seven babies during the last 11 months. (Zachary Fire Department) A firefighting “family” in Louisiana “just got a little bigger,” as members of the fire department have welcomed seven babies in the past 11 months. The Zachary Fire Department, located just under 100 miles northwest of New… Read More »