J J Vaccination Expiration Dates Extended by Six Weeks
Johnson & Johnson said U S regulators extended the expiration date on millions of doses by six weeks after an FDA review found the vaccine remains safe and effective for at least 4 1/2 months The move comes as many doses were nearing expiry and states push first in first out inventory strategies to avoid waste The FDA cited ongoing stability data and the change aims to preserve vaccine supplies as overall shots administered have slowed.
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Governor Ducey Calls Special Session For Firefighting Funds
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey tours two major wildfires in south-central Arizona and calls a special session of the Legislature to boost firefighting funding. He aims to ensure resources for crews statewide and to address postfire flood and mudslide risks as monsoon season approaches.
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North Carolina Senate Approves Down Syndrome Abortions Ban
North Carolina senators pass House Bill 453 to bar abortions based on sex race or Down syndrome diagnosis with a party line vote. The measure, backed by Republicans and opposed by Democrats, would require physicians to confirm reasons for abortion and faces a possible veto or court challenge.
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Health care tech lift sends S&P 500 to record high
Health care and technology shares helped push the S&P 500 to a record close, up 0.5 percent to 4,239.18 as the week neared a third straight gain. Dow rose 19 points, Nasdaq up 0.8 percent, while inflation data showed a May CPI rise of 5 percent.
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