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FDA warns of fake Ozempic in US drug supply chain

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

(The Hill) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released an advisory Thursday warning customers not to use counterfeit Ozempic shots found in the drug supply chain.The administration said it is investigating occurrences of fake semaglutide — the drug found in weight-loss medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy — and said it has already seized thousands of units of the counterfeit product. What doctors are saying about the new weight loss drug Zepbound The agency advised wholesalers, retail pharmacies, health care practitioners and patients to check the products they receive and to not distribute, sell or use products labeled with NAR0074 and serial number 430834149057, as some counterfeit products may still be available.This photo combo provided by the FDA shows an authentic Ozempic needle, left and a counterfeit needle, right. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it has seized “thousands of units” of counterfeit Ozempic, the diabetes drug widely used for weight loss, t...

House explosion in Rogers kills one, injures five others

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

Rogers (FOX 44/KWKT) -- The Bell County Fire Marshal is investigating a house explosion that killed one person and injured five others in Rogers Sunday morning.The Rogers Volunteer Fire Department tells FOX 44 News the explosion happened around 9:05 a.m. on West Gulf Avenue. When firefighters arrived, they found the home damaged by the blast. All of the injured adults were taken to Baylor Scott and White with minor to serious injuries. Some had burns from the explosion.While the cause of the explosion is unknown at this time, a gas leak was discovered and firefighters evacuated all of the surrounding houses on the block. There is no word yet on when the people will be allowed to return to their homes. Along with Rogers VFD, firefighters from Temple, Cameron Troy, Little River, and Buckholts responded to the scene.

Austin Fire Department donates toys to Travis County office

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- Kids visiting the Travis County Attorney's Office will have plenty of toys to preoccupy themselves with following a donation from the Austin Fire Department.In late October, Travis County Commissioners approved a license agreement allowing AFD to temporarily house its downtown station operations in the county's Ned Granger Building. The temporary move came as the AFD downtown station undergoes renovations, county officials said in an email Friday.To repay the favor, AFD donated toys and games to the Travis County Attorney's Office kid's room for guests to enjoy. "The County Attorney’s Office is also in the Granger Building, and this room is used for kids when their parents have to come to the County Attorney’s Office for meetings or cases they’re involved in," a county spokesperson said in the email.

A North American military command in Colorado is tracking Santa’s every move and kids can follow along

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

By SAGAR MEGHANI (Associated Press)WASHINGTON — As children around the world eagerly await Santa’s arrival on Christmas, the military is closely tracking his every move.Armed with radar, sensors, aircraft and Christmas spirit, the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado is reporting on the movements of Santa’s sleigh since his takeoff from the North Pole for parts of the globe where Christmas comes first. Once again it is sharing those details so kids can follow along.NORAD is the joint military command that is responsible for protecting U.S. and Canadian airspace, but it has a jolly side, too. It has launched its noradsanta.org website, social media sites and mobile app, loaded with games, movies, books and music. By late Christmas Eve in Thailand, late morning Sunday in the eastern U.S., the tracker reported that Santa had departed Bangkok and moved on to Burma, Tibet, China and Russia, distributing nearly 2 billion gifts so far in his travels.NORAD’s findings c...

Etkin Johnson co-founder lists Cherry Hills glass mansion for $8.5M

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

David Johnson, who co-founded Etkin Johnson Real Estate Partners with Bruce Etkin in 1989, is selling his 8,300-square-foot Cherry Hills Village mansion made with $1 million of imported Belgian glass.Johnson listed the two-story, six-bedroom, five-bath home on Random Road, which was designed by Michael Brendle for $8.5 million on Nov. 17.He purchased the home for $3.6 million in 2003.Johnson said the glass walls make the home unique.“The natural light you get is stunning. You get to experience being outside while being inside at the same time,” he said.The mansion’s floor-to-ceiling glass walls offer views of the mountains and Glenmoor Country Club, and its layout takes advantage of the glass by putting the living area on the second floor.“That lets you enjoy the views when you’re in the kitchen or entertaining. The views are spectacular in the winter or the summer,” Johnson said.Despite all the glass, the home’s location on a wooded 2.4-acre lot makes it secluded and private.Listin...

KTLA's Yule Log returns for Christmas 2023

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

L.A.'s Very Own KTLA 5 invites you and your loved ones to warm up by a virtual fire this Christmas as we present our annual Yule Log broadcast on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.The KTLA Yule Log with a live KOST 103.5 FM radio simulcast of holiday tunes airs from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 24, and from 4 a.m. until noon on Christmas Day on KTLA 5, KTLA+ and KTLA.com.The KTLA/KOST Yule Log is not just a broadcast - it's an invitation to experience the magic of Christmas morning in Southern California. Gather your loved ones, cozy up in your PJs, and let KTLA and KOST 103.5 sprinkle a bit of seasonal enchantment into your day. Don't miss the chance to make your Christmas morning merry, bright, and unforgettable!Merry Christmas from your friends at KTLA 5!

New analysis reveals California's favorite Christmas movie

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

It's the season for cozy socks and holiday movies, which begs the question: Which is your favorite Christmas flick?For many of us, it's an impossible question to answer. Sometimes, we're in the mood for a festive comedy like "Elf" or "Christmas Vacation," but other times, we're partial to more romantic fare, à la "Love Actually" or "The Holiday." And then, there are nights when we feel like watching "The Nightmare Before Christmas," which is basically an animated movie musical with overt elements of horror, for children. 2 Southern California cities among ‘Grinchiest’ in U.S. To get a sense of which films are actually the most popular among Americans, a group or researchers with CenturyLinkQuote, a residential home internet service provider, did some data-digging to figure out which Christmas movies each state was Googling the most in 2023.In conducting their analysis, CenturyLinkQuote's research team made a list of the 50 "best" Christmas movies based on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes ...

At least 70 are killed in central Gaza, in one of the war’s deadliest strikes

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

By WAFAA SHURAFA and SAMY MAGDY (Associated Press)DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza (AP) — At least 70 people were killed in Gaza in one of the deadliest strikes of the war, health officials said Sunday, while Israel’s leaders acknowledged the “very heavy price” after 15 soldiers were killed in combat over the weekend.Associated Press journalists at a nearby hospital watched frantic Palestinians carry the dead and wounded, including children, following the deadly strike on the Maghazi refugee camp, east of Deir al-Balah. One bloodied young girl looked stunned while her body was checked for broken bones.Gaza Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf al-Qidra said the toll was likely to rise.“We were all targeted,” said Ahmad Turokmani, who lost several family members including his daughter and grandson. “There is no safe place in Gaza anyway.”As Christmas Eve fell, smoke rose over the besieged territory, while in the West Bank Bethlehem was hushed, its holiday celebrations called off. In neighboring Egypt,...

Menlo Park apartment fire kills two people, two dogs Sunday morning

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

(BCN) -- One person was killed, one was injured, and two dogs were killed by an apartment fire in Menlo Park early Sunday morning. The Menlo Park Fire District said it responded to a reported structure fire with possible occupants inside at 3:17 a.m. at 1017 Madera Ave. SFFD: 3 food truck workers in Union Square injured after stove ruptured Responding units found a light haze of smoke coming from two broken living room windows from the two-bedroom unit. Local residents had used extinguishers and a garden hose to try extinguishing the fire from outside. Firefighting crews forced entry through the front door and extinguished a small smoldering fire in the living room while two other crews performed search and rescue operations. Through heavy smoke, firefighters found two victims on the floor in the back bedroom. One victim died from burns and smoke inhalation. Another victim was transported to Stanford university Medical Center in critical condition. Two pet dogs also died in ...

Two people killed, one wounded in separate weekend shootings

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 10:34:17 GMT

(BCN) -- Two people were killed and one was injured in two separate weekend shootings in Oakland. Just after midnight Sunday, Oakland police responded to a ShotSpot activation in the 400 block of 28th Street. Man arrested for possession of stolen vehicle Arriving officers found a victim with a gunshot wound. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the victim dead. The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin. Medical Personnel arrived on scene and pronounced the victim deceased. Just after 4:15 p.m. Saturday, police received a report of two people shot in the 7100 block of International Boulevard.Officers found two people with gunshot wounds, one inside a business and one outside.Medical personnel pronounced one of the victims dead. The second victim was transported to an area hospital and was listed in stable condition. The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification to next of kin. Anyone with information about either shooting...