Philip Morris sells asthma inhaler company, citing ‘unwarranted opposition’ to its goals Three years ago, the cigarette giant acquired Vectura, a British pharmaceutical firm that makes asthma inhalers, raising health groups’ ire. Now, it’s selling the business for almost $200 million. Read more on NPR
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NPR News: No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine
No needles required: The FDA approves an at-home flu vaccine The nasal spray option could encourage more people who have fears of doctors or needles to inoculate themselves against the flu. Read more on NPR
NPR News: The Secret Service admits failures in Butler, Pa., Trump shooting
The Secret Service admits failures in Butler, Pa., Trump shooting The acting director of the Secret Service also cited “complacency” from others, as well as over-reliance on mobile devices and flaws in advance planning. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Georgia’s Republican-led election board OKs controversial rule to hand-count ballots
Georgia’s Republican-led election board OKs controversial rule to hand-count ballots Republicans advanced the ballot hand-counting measure over the opposition of Georgia’s Republican secretary of state and attorney general and dozens of local election officials. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Did exploding pagers attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon violate international law?
Did exploding pagers attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon violate international law? The series of explosions that rocked Lebanon this week, killing dozens and wounding thousands, has prompted debate among legal experts on international humanitarian law. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to power Microsoft data centers
Three Mile Island nuclear plant will reopen to power Microsoft data centers Three Mile Island, the Pennsylvania power plant that was the scene of the worst commercial nuclear accident in American history, will reopen and sell power to Microsoft. Read more on NPR
NPR News: A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning hearts
A massive baby penguin named Pesto is inhaling fish and winning hearts Pesto, who weighs 46 pounds at just nine months old, has been on display at an Australian aquarium since April. As he grew, so did his social media fanbase — especially after a recent gender reveal. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Trump tells Jewish voters they have ‘no excuse’ for supporting Harris
Trump tells Jewish voters they have ‘no excuse’ for supporting Harris In a speech to the Israeli-American Council, Trump described himself as Israel’s “protector” and warned Jewish voters against voting for Vice President Harris. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Israel fires an airstrike in Lebanon’s capital in the latest fighting with Hezbollah
Israel fires an airstrike in Lebanon’s capital in the latest fighting with Hezbollah The attack came hours after Hezbollah fired 140 rockets at northern Israel and follows this week’s deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies carried by Hezbollah members. Read more on NPR
NPR News: Supreme Court rejects Green Party’s appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot
Supreme Court rejects Green Party’s appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot The court’s action upheld a decision of the Nevada Supreme Court. Read more on NPR