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Samsung releases its first biosimilar drug in U.S.

Danielle Haynes, United Press International Writer SEOUL, South Korea (UPI) -- Electronics giant Samsung made its first foray into U.S. pharmaceuticals Monday when it joined efforts with Merck to release a lower-cost version of a rheumatoid arthritis drug. Samsung Bioepis, a subsidiary of the South Korean producer of televisions and smartphones, and Merck Biosimilars released Renflexis, a version of Johnson & Johnson's Remicade. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave approval in April to the drug, which the companies said would be sold for […]

todayJuly 24, 2017 20

Business & Lifestyle

Private equity firm KKR to buy WebMD for $2.8 billion

Andrew V. Pestano, United Press International Writer NEW YORK (UPI) -- Health information website WebMD on Monday said it's agreed to be acquired by the KKR private equity company in a deal valued at nearly $3 billion. WebMD said it established an agreement with KKR's Internet Brands portfolio in which a subsidiary will formally make an offer by Aug. 3 to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of WebMD's common stock for $66.50 per share -- or $2.8 billion. The companies […]

todayJuly 24, 2017 2

Commentary

Roman King: Illinois Can’t Keep Their Ducks in a Row

NOTE: The views expressed in this opinion-editorial do not necessarily reflect the views of its originating publication, 71 Republic, nor reflect the views of this publication, Heartland Newsfeed. Illinois, at this point, is a broken state, and it has been for years. As someone who has lived their entire life in Central Illinois, I have seen all the goings on of our state government, or, more accurately, lack thereof. I’ve witnessed two consecutive state governors thrown in jail on various […]

todayJuly 23, 2017 17

Judicial Watch

Jeb Bush blasts Republicans regarding Russian probe

Allen Cone, United Press International Writer NEW YORK (UPI) -- Jeb Bush criticized Republicans for going easy on Donald Trump on possible collusion between Russia and the campaign of his former rival for the U.S. presidency. Bush, a former Florida governor, also blasted Trump on Saturday during Ozy Fest, a combination of policy-related symposiums and musical acts hosted by the digital news magazine in New York's Central Park. "If your opponent does things that you, your head explodes on, if Barack Obama did something as it's […]

todayJuly 23, 2017 3

Ballot Access News

Biden deflects question on 2020 run

Eric DuVall, United Press International Writer NEW YORK, N.Y. (UPI) -- Former Vice President Joe Biden deflected a question about whether he will run for president in 2020, saying instead his focus is on helping elect a Democratic Congress next year. Biden publicly weighed a difficult decision about whether to enter the Democratic primary dominated by Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders in the immediate aftermath of the death of his son, Beau Biden, from brain cancer in 2015. Biden ultimately opted not to run, citing the strain […]

todayJuly 22, 2017 3

Business & Lifestyle

O.J. Simpson placed in protective custody after parole decision

Daniel Uria, United Press International Writer LOVELOCK, Nev. (UPI) -- O.J. Simpson was placed in protective custody for the months leading to his release from prison after being granted parole. Nevada Department of Corrections spokeswoman Brooke Keast told CNN Simpson was moved out of the general inmate population Friday to special housing away from the other inmates at the Lovelock Correctional Center for his own safety after Thursday's parole hearing. "His parole could make him a target here. He just has two and […]

todayJuly 22, 2017 17

Ballot Access News

Brian Shields announced run for New Hampshire state representative seat

DOVER, N.H. (Heartland Newsfeed) — Another Ward 1 resident has declared his candidacy to fill the state representative seat that was vacated last month with a resignation. Brian Shields, an active member of the Libertarian Party, announced his intention to file for the special election as a Libertarian to fill the seat held by Isaac Epstein before he resigned last month. “I’m looking forward to this election,” Shields said in a statement. “Ward 1 hasn’t had a real choice for […]

todayJuly 22, 2017 6

Business & Lifestyle

Pennsylvania parents get 7 years each for ‘gifting’ daughters

Danielle Haynes, United Press International Writer LOWER SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. (UPI) -- A Pennsylvania judge Thursday sentenced a couple to up to seven years in prison for "gifting" their daughters to a man who then sexually abused the girls. Bucks County Judge Jeffrey Finley sentenced Daniel Stoltzfus and Savilla Stoltzfus each to seven years in prison after they pleaded guilty to child endangerment charges. Daniel Stoltzfus, 44, is eligible for parole after serving three and 1/2 years in prison, and Savilla Stoltzfus, 43, must serve at […]

todayJuly 21, 2017 2

Business & Lifestyle

Florida man running for mayor tells black activists: ‘Go back to Africa’

Ray Downs, United Press International Writer SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. (UPI) -- A candidate for mayor in St. Petersburg, Fla. erupted at black reparations activists, telling them to "go back to Africa" during a mayoral debate. Paul Congemi, who is running as an independent, directed his rant towards Jesse Nevel, a mayoral candidate who is chairman for the Uhuru Solidarity Movement, a group of white allies of the African People's Socialist Party that organizes "in the white community for reparations" to the black […]

todayJuly 20, 2017 3

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