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IMiracle Shenzhen Technology Co. Ltd. today issued the following statement regarding placement of its products on the FDA's Import Alert # 98-06: "IMiracle is disappointed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to abruptly and...

The Teamsters are calling on shareholders of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. to support Item Six, a proposal that calls for the adoption of a non-interference policy in worker organizing efforts to prevent union busting at the company....

Dear Splenda® Users, Splenda Continues to be Proven Safe and Effective for Reducing Sugar, Weight Loss and Managing DiabetesEvery few years now it seems I have to come to you and clarify misleading headlines. You may have seen some guidance issued by...

Edward Jones' Grassroots Legislative Task Force is set to meet with U.S. legislators for its 38th year May 23-25 in Washington, D.C. The group will advocate for issues important to individual investors and business owners. The Task Force is made up...

The "Culture of Silence" is often used to describe an unspoken consensus among a group of people to not discuss or even acknowledge an issue, such as gender or racial discrimination among other injustices. Speaking out is key to breaking the...

The homelessness situation in Val-d'Or, with its complexity and Indigenous particularity, combined with the feeling of insecurity expressed by the citizens of the downtown area, made the municipality fall back into a tense social climate that...

A group of property owners from 18 homeowners' associations in Jefferson County, organized as McIntyre Neighbors United, are calling for a county moratorium on Amazon-type warehouse developments. A pending development application opposed by the group...

The Ambassadors for Self-Determination ("ASD") have taken up the cause of Nnamdi Kanu and demand his immediate and unconditional release from incarceration by the Nigerian Government as a political prisoner in violation of International Human Rights...

Colorado River Basin states today announced an agreement for historic cuts to their water use in response to decades of overuse and drought that have left the Colorado River and its reservoirs depleted. Moira Mcdonald, director of the Walton Family...

For over a week, 40 Teamster Carhaulers in Baltimore have been locked out at the CSX railhead in Annapolis Junction, Md. The lockout...

On Thursday, May 18, Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), along with Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), introduced the bipartisan and bicameral "Human-services Emergency Logistic...

Transdev workers represented by Teamsters Local 683 who provide transportation services for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) are on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. While workers have been on the picket line since May 16,...

As its reach grows and its state-and-local strategy comes fully into focus, the Forward Party has expanded its Board of Directors with three high-profile members of the arts and business communities. Michael Hecht is President & CEO of Greater New...

The Biden Administration's approach to law enforcement has come into question. On May 17, Rep. Marjorie Green filed articles of impeachment for Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray for, among other things, permitting...

Amidst the roar of machines, cranes are busy hoisting containers while trucks shuttle back and forth at Xi'an International Trade and Logistics (ITL) Park, China's largest inland port in Xi'an city, Shaanxi Province. Each day, more than a dozen of...

President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a welcome ceremony for Central Asian leaders and their wives in Tang Paradise, a complex based on the site of the original relic of an imperial garden dating back to the Tang Dynasty, in Xi'an on...

On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and the heads of five Central Asian countries planted six pomegranate trees after the China-Central Asia Summit. This symbolizes close solidarity and cooperation between the two sides and reflects the...

On Wednesday, May 17, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is scheduled to hear arguments regarding the FDA's illegal approval and subsequent deregulation of the lethal chemical abortion drug, Mifepristone. However, pro-life strategists are...

May Jung Law, a leading civil rights law firm, announced today that it has reached a $700,000 settlement with the City of Minneapolis in a landmark unlawful detention case on behalf of the Vue family. The groundbreaking settlement marks the largest...

Bruce Power Local members of the Society of United Professionals voted an overwhelming 98.6% in favour of strike action if necessary to support meaningful bargaining and to reach a fair collective agreement. The contract for the 1,200-member local,...

CR3 News Magazine tells the story of the Heartland Chapter of AARST leaders' efforts to provide Missouri state leaders with a fresh perspective and the latest information regarding state proposed mandated radon certification and licensing, important...

Legislation to strengthen consumer protections and improve physician oversight at the Medical Board of California passed out of the Senate Appropriations Committee today and heads to the Senate Floor. It must pass the Senate by the end of May....

As equine enthusiasts celebrate Adopt a Horse Month this May, a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has reintroduced the Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act ? federal legislation that would permanently protect American horses from...

SB 556, legislation that gives people who live near oil wells and have developed cancer, respiratory illnesses and birth defects the right to hold oil drillers liable for their illnesses, was held without a vote on the suspense file by the Senate...

Chinese modernization has provided a new path for developing countries to realize modernization independently, according to media leaders from China and Central...

Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO, National Police Federation, in response to the introduction of Bill C-48 by federal...

Pensions, wages, transition plans as autoworkers shift to producing electric vehicles, and confirmation of new investment and product lines emerged as the bargaining priorities at the Unifor Special Auto Council, as the union prepares for upcoming...

Today, Toronto's RideFair Coalition delivered an open letter to Toronto's mayoral candidates to commit to ensuring City policies reflect its climate goals and reduce car dependency by regulating ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft and by promoting...

On May 11, the House Energy and Commerce Committee held a timely and important hearing to identify and raise visibility for the root causes of drug shortages and the obstacles to maintaining a stable supply of critical drugs in the U.S., revealing...

The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) is seeking legal intervener status in a dispute between CN Rail and the City of Sarnia over the cost of critical drainage work on CN property....

Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing ("CASN") issued a statement today announcing the launch of a nursing education project to increase equitable access to abortion services....

With dozens of under-regulated 'roadside' zoos and other facilities set to open this weekend, World Animal Protection is calling on all political parties to make sure that this year's operating season is the last. The animal protection organization...

Today, MPP Flack rises at Queen's Park to mark the eight-year anniversary of the passing of Ryan's Law and to recognize the advocacy work of Sandra Gibbons and the Lung Health Foundation. The Members' Statement by MPP Flack will commence at 10:15...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the arrest of Vivek Raghuvanshi, a freelance reporter in India....

Complete College America (CCA), a national membership-based advocacy organization dedicated to improving college completion rates across the country, today announced its inaugural "CCA Day on the Hill" federal advocacy visit, bringing leaders from...

Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the killing of radio host Ralikonelo Joki of Lesotho this week....

Small business owners from across the country met with over two dozen U.S. House and Senate offices last week to highlight the importance of digital advertising. Nine out of 10 small businesses use digital advertising to compete in today's online...

New York State is attempting to eliminate hundreds of agencies, including those that specialize in helping diverse cultural populations and serving those in poverty-stricken areas. These proposed cuts by New York State would eliminate language...

The Department of Public Health will hold a legally required public hearing on the proposed closure of the 32-bed MORCAP (Morton Comprehensive Addiction Program),...

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the non-profit organization The Common Good will host the 2023 American Spirit Awards at the New-York Historical Society. The Common Good is honoring individuals in public service, business, advocacy, and law enforcement...

A report from People's Daily: Chinese President Xi Jinping will chair the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi province on May 18 and 19. The event is the first summit held offline by the heads of state of China and Central...

In a robust demonstration of support for academic freedom and open debate, FAIR in Medicine and a group of over 1,800 signatories have signed an open letter advocating for the uninterrupted publication of "Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria: Parent Reports...

Animal protection organization Animal Outlook released an undercover investigation documenting what it says is systemic animal cruelty at Jannat Farm, contracted by Tyson Foods to raise chickens for meat. Animal Outlook says that Tyson was aware of...

This Mother's Day and beyond, as cardiologists we care for the fate of all women. The death of a woman during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after childbirth is an immeasurable tragedy for her family as well as society at large. Urgent action is...

An analysis of proxy voting behavior by America's largest investment firms finds that the majority are putting political ideology over the best returns on the retirement funds and lifetime savings of tens of millions of their clients....

The ability for parents to choose how they feed their babies is at risk because of possible action by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Nursing Support Pillows are safely depended on millions of times a day by mothers and caregivers to...

Green Compass, a mission-based market leader in the hemp-based wellness industry, headed to Washington D.C. to lobby in support of legislation to advance regulation within the hemp industry. Founders Meredith and Sterling Cook joined the U.S. Hemp...

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Rob Onorato, Chief Executive Officer, of Shorr Packaging Corporation was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Midwest Award finalist. Now in its 37th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is one of the preeminent...

To: Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister, Japan (Host) Joe Biden, President, United StatesEmmanuel Macron, President, FranceGiorgia Meloni, Prime Minister, ItalyOlaf Scholz, Chancellor, GermanyRishi Sunak, Prime Minister, United KingdomJustin Trudeau, Prime...