Day: September 14, 2017

Cassini Finale

Watch Cassini Spacecraft’s Grand Finale Friday Morning, September 15

CALIFORNIA–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017. After two decades in space, NASA’s Cassini spacecraft is nearing the end of its remarkable journey of exploration. Having expended almost every bit of the rocket propellant it carried to Saturn, operators are deliberately plunging Cassini into the planet to ensure Saturn’s moons will remain pristine for[Read More…]

Target recalled dressers

Target Recalls Room Essentials 4-Drawer Dressers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017 Recall Summary Name of product: Room Essentials 4-drawer dressers Hazard: The recalled dressers are unstable if they are not anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in death or injuries to children. Remedy: Refund Recall date: September 13, 2017 Recall[Read More…]

Mikva Challenge

On Constitution Day Youth Present Policies to Improve Public Education, Juvenile Justice and Policing in Schools

Chicago IL—(ENEWSPF)—September 14, 2017.  Over 200 youth from around the city drafted policy recommendations aimed at improving lives of youth in the city and providing policy makers the youth perspective on issues that are impacting their lives everyday. These 200 young people represent about 100 CPS high schools and are[Read More…]

FDA

FDA Approves New Treatment for Adults with Relapsed Follicular Lymphoma

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Aliqopa (copanlisib) for the treatment of adults with relapsed follicular lymphoma who have received at least two prior treatments known as systemic therapies. “For patients with relapsed follicular lymphoma, the cancer often comes back[Read More…]

Reset device by Pear Therapeutics

FDA Permits Marketing of Mobile Medical Application for Substance Use Disorder

Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of the first mobile medical application to help treat substance use disorders (SUD). The Reset application is intended to be used with outpatient therapy to treat alcohol, cocaine, marijuana and stimulant SUDs. The application is not[Read More…]

FDA

FDA Approves First Biosimilar for the Treatment of Cancer

Mvasi, a biosimilar to the cancer drug Avastin, is approved for certain colorectal, lung, brain, kidney and cervical cancers Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) as a biosimilar to Avastin (bevacizumab) for the treatment of multiple types of cancer. Mvasi is[Read More…]

Illinos Attorney General seal

Attorney General Madigan Issues Guidance to Law Enforcement on Illinois Trust Act & Immigration Executive Orders

Madigan Issues Guidance to Increase Awareness of State and Federal Laws Governing Illinois Law Enforcement in Enforcing Immigration Laws Chicago –(ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017.  Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued guidance to state, county and local law enforcement agencies to increase awareness and provide an overview of recent state laws and federal[Read More…]

Equifax

AG Madigan Addresses Consumer Questions and Concerns Surrounding Equifax Data Breach

Madigan Calls for Equifax to Pay Credit Freeze Fees for All Consumers and is Pursuing Legislation to Make Credit Freezes Free for All Consumers Chicago – (ENEWSPF)–September 14, 2017. Attorney General Madigan has received an outpouring of questions from concerned and confused Illinois residents about whether their sensitive personal information[Read More…]

map of Cuba

U.S. State Dept. Issues Cuba Travel Warning

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 13, 2017. The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid travel to Cuba while Hurricane Irma recovery efforts are underway.  Large parts of the country, including many areas of the capital Havana, are without power and running water. Transportation is difficult and many roads remain impassable due[Read More…]

ARCHIVES