Senators chastise drug firms over high costs at Senate hearing
The Senate Finance Committee heard leaders from Merck Sanofi AbbVie AstraZeneca Bristol Meyers Squibb Johnson & Johnson Pfizer and Abbie defend pricing while urging caution about overreach. Senators Isakson Grassley Menendez Cronyn pressed for action arguing rising prices burden Medicare Medicaid and patients. Industry leaders warned that price controls could curb innovation and delay breakthroughs.
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Merck & Co., Inc
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Dozens dead as renewed clashes erupt in Kaduna villages
In central Nigeria, 29 bodies with gunshot and machete wounds were found after new fighting between farmers and herdsmen in Maro village, Kaduna state. A policeman died attempting to calm the violence. A government source, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said the toll could rise. The Kaduna governor’s spokesman confirmed renewed attacks in Kajuru and Kaduia areas but did not release a figure.
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Shelter rescues dog with unknown owner and microchip
A dog with a collar and suspected injuries linked to dog fighting was taken to the shelter where a microchip identified no owner. VanAnden adopted the dog after it became available, joining his other dog and cat. The shelter held events all week with adoptions, fundraising meals, and activities including an officer Q&A, a spaghetti day, a pet fashion show, a banjo concert, and a raffle with daily food.
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Cohen set to accuse Trump of lying and racism in testimony
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, is expected to claim in a public House hearing that Trump lied, acted with racism, and cheated, presenting documents as evidence. He appears before the Senate and House committees in a trio of sessions, while facing a three year prison sentence for past misdeeds and campaign finance violations.
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Maysville town to fight water sewer fix amid funding gaps
Town officials and residents describe a nightmare scenario for the entrance into town under current plans. They cite budget strain and stalled AIM grant funding while detailing a water plant in need of repairs and the burden of hauling and pumping untreated water. The piece notes broadband limits, library access as internet workaround, and rural North Carolina cooperation with state officials.
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