FDA clears emergency use of drug to fight screwworm infections in pets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for nitenpyram, a medication to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. It is the first generic animal drug approved for use against the flesh-eating parasite. Nitenpyram tablets can be used in dogs and cats that weigh at least two pounds and are at least …

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Venezuela Says Oil Spill From Trinidad and Tobago Could Hurt Fishing, Environment

June 12 (Reuters) – Venezuela’s government ⁠said ⁠on Friday ⁠that an oil spill originating from ​Trinidad and Tobago is putting at ‌risk fishing in the ‌region, as well as ⁠the ⁠environment. “This event exceeds in magnitude the one that ​occurred in May and confirms the drift of pollutants toward Venezuelan waters,” ​the government said in …

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Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Bid to Overturn Crypto Fraud Conviction

NEW YORK, June 12 (Reuters) – Sam ⁠Bankman-Fried ⁠lost on Friday his ⁠bid to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence ​over the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded. The decision was handed ‌down by a three-judge panel ‌of the Manhattan-based 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Bankman-Fried, who had been ⁠one …

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Iran state media details apparent deal in the works with U.S.

Iran state media details apparent deal in the works with U.S. – CBS News Watch CBS News Stock markets are feeling the whiplash from conflicting signals about progress toward a deal between Iran and the U.S. CBS News’ Ramy Inocencio outlines how the Iranian state media is currently characterizing the deal’s points.

Today’s News: SpaceX IPO, Trump’s Birthday and El Niño Season | National News

President Donald Trump’s birthday weekend is set to take over Washington, D.C., with large crowds and a full slate of programming expected, including a UFC event at the White House. At the same time, eyes will be on the U.S.-Iran conflict amid shifting signals from Trump and Tehran. Meanwhile, investors are watching SpaceX’s potential record-setting …

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