Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed more than 40 deaths in 2017 due to acrylfentanyl, a powerful, new opioid. The office has confirmed that from January through April 8, 44 deaths were attributed to acrylfentanyl, a new fentanyl analog whose potency is still being studied. The[Read More…]
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Counter-ISIS Strikes Continue in Syria, Iraq, May 6, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 18 strikes consisting of 59 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
DoD Announces Navy Casualty, Kyle Milliken, May 6, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a U.S. Navy sailor who was in support of a Somali National Army-led operation with U.S. Africa Command. Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator Kyle Milliken, 38, of Falmouth, Maine, was killed during an operation against al-Shabaab on[Read More…]
FDA Approves Drug to Treat ALS
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Radicava (edaravone) to treat patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. “After learning about the use of edaravone to treat ALS in Japan, we rapidly engaged with the drug developer about filing[Read More…]
Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices Recalled
PARSIPPANY, N.J.–(ENEWSPF)–May 06, 2017 . Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all “Best By” dates of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles & Frozen French Toast Slices distributed nationally in the United States and one product into Mexico because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No[Read More…]
Evanstonians Demand Racial Equity Plan
Suspension of Evanston Public Library’s Only Black Librarian, Lesley Williams Catalyzed Call for Accountability Evanston, IL—(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017 – On Thursday May 4th, a coalition of 20 Evanston residents rallied in front of the Evanston Public Library to demand an equity audit of library services, collections, and policies. Although concern over the Library’s[Read More…]
Certain Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices Recalled
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017. Unilever is voluntarily recalling a limited number of boxes of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices, which may inadvertently contain Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices. Although the slices were individually wrapped and identified as Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices, the ingredient[Read More…]
Illinois Activists Announce a Two-Week, 200-Mile March From Chicago to Springfield for a State Budget That Works
Illinois budget crisis offers a glimpse into what’s in store for the nation under the Trump tax plan CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–May 6, 2017. Marchers ranging in age from 23 to 90 years old from diverse Chicago communities, will walk 200 miles to Springfield asking people along the route about how the state’s budget[Read More…]
Massive Tax Cut To Bring Jobs: President’s Weekly Address
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- President Donald Trump said in his weekly address a massive tax cut would bring jobs and prosperity back to the United States. The text of his address follows the video. My fellow Americans, Since Day One, my administration has been hard at work, tearing down the barriers to job[Read More…]
Birds Avoid Chopping Block (For Now) as Congress Leaves Out Most Proposed Cuts to Conservation
The spending package for the rest of the fiscal year includes increases for several programs that thousands of Audubon members urged their members of Congress to fund. Greater Sage-Grouse. Photo: Joseph Mahoney/Audubon Photography Awards WASHINGTON—(ENEWSPF)–May 5, 2017. “We’ve always known conservation doesn’t have a party, but it’s nice to see[Read More…]
