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WASHINGTON — Federal health advisers said Wednesday that a decades-old birth control pill should be sold without a prescription, paving the way for a likely U.S. approval of the first over-the-counter contraceptive medication. The panel of FDA advisers voted unanimously…
LONDON — British energy giant BP posted a strong quarterly profit on Tuesday even as oil and natural prices that soared after Russia’s war in Ukraine last year have eased off. London-based BP said it earned $5 billion in underlying…
SAN FRANCISCO — Even before he joined Lyft’s board in 2021, David Risher had taken hundreds of trips as a passenger so he felt like he knew a lot about the ride-hailing service. But he never expected to be thrust…
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea formally restored Japan to its list of countries it gives preferential treatment in trade on Monday, three years after the neighbors downgraded each other’s trade status amid a diplomatic row fueled by historical grievances.…
Ryan Reynolds punched the air before turning to embrace Rob McElhenney as the Hollywood stars moved a big step closer to their dream of leading Wrexham to promotion. The pair celebrated at the end of a game that had all the…
Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis will not officiate until an investigation over an alleged elbow on Andy Robertson has been completed, the PGMOL has confirmed. Hatzidakis was approached by Robertson as the half-time whistle blew during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal…
During California’s prolonged, wet winter, beekeeper Gene Brandi said he had to spend twice as much money on a sugary syrup to feed his honeybees and keep them alive. That’s because the bees sent to pollinate blooming almond orchards took…
KENDLETON, Texas — Three empty tank cars derailed but remained upright in a Southeast Texas rail yard on Monday, the train’s owner said, and no one was hurt. A locomotive leaked fuel but it was contained, Kansas City Southern spokesperson…
Jon Rahm held off an unlikely challenge from Phil Mickelson as he powered to his second major title in the 87th Masters. Forty years after the late Seve Ballesteros won his second Masters title and on what would have been…
Anthony Joshua has announced he will not fight again until December – just two days after saying he wanted to get back in the ring in the “next three months”. Joshua got back to winning ways last weekend by outpointing…