A young shark whose species is normally found in southern waters has raised questions for researchers after its discovery off Charlestown in September of 2024, according to The Providence Journal on Jan. 31.
“Spinner sharks like the one found here are commonly found closer to Florida,” said one of the researchers. “Maybe all that spinning caused the shark to get dizzy and lose its way.”
CNN reported on Feb. 3 that President Donald Trump said he agreed to “immediately pause” tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month after a “very friendly” conversation with Mexico president Claudia Sheinbaum and Canada prime minister Justin Trudeau.
So begins the race to stock up on avocados and maple syrups.
US stocks opened lower, rattled by potential trade war after President Donald Trump unleashed tariffs, according to USA Today on Feb. 3.
This comes after fears of a slow economy and a potential to skyrocket inflation.
The handling of the economy was one of the biggest promises of the Trump campaign. He’s handling it for sure. He never said he would handle it well.
The Kansas City Star reported on Feb. 3 on why Andy Reid’s the perfect coach to lead Kansas City Chiefs’ historic three-peat quest.
It’s simple, he won them the last two.
The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported on Feb. 2 that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, meaning six more weeks of winter.
“It wasn’t an easy decision to make, but I call them like I see them,” Phil said. “Besides, it’ll be nice to snuggle up in my burrow with the wife and kids.”
ABC News reported on Feb. 2 that Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman said Canadians are “perplexed” and “disappointed” by President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
So are we Americans.
Sacramento quietly ramped up criminal citations to homeless people, including tickets such as a criminal misdemeanor for camping, according to The Sacramento Bee on Feb. 3.
There’s nothing more American than having to pay to be homeless.
The Seattle Times reported on Feb. 3 that Seattle lawmakers last year made a late push to expand the city’s ability to crack down on misdemeanor crime and disorder in commercial areas — setting up six “stay out” zones for those arrested on drug-related offenses and expanding the number of jail beds available for Seattle-based bookings.
But three months later, those efforts have gone largely unused.
What an interesting complaint to make, that there isn’t enough crime occurring to fill the beds of the city jail. I would have thought open beds would be a good thing.
TIME reported on Jan. 30 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug called suzetrigine to treat moderate-to-severe pain. The prescription pills, sold under the brand name Journavx and made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, are taken twice a day and represent the first new class of pain medications in 20 years—and the first non-opioid painkiller since that class first appeared on the market in the 1980s.
“I’m worried, I cannot lie,” said a pharmaceutical sales representative. “If this isn’t an opioid then how am I supposed to get doctors to overprescribe it and get their patients addicted in order to make a quick buck?”
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