The FDA recommends lifting its voluntary hold on Elevidys, a gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), for ambulatory patients. An investigation concluded that a previous patient death was unrelated to the treatment. The hold remains for non-ambulatory patients following two deaths in that group. The FDA emphasizes...
A New Jersey federal judge has temporarily halted a drug trial after a defendant challenged the authority of Alina Habba, Trump's appointed interim U.S. attorney. Habba's appointment, bypassing Senate confirmation, is contested as unlawful. The judge transferred the legal challenge to Pennsylvania to determine Habba's authority. This...
A Texas man, Michael Lewis, 55, received a 2.5-year prison sentence for stalking and harassing WNBA star Caitlin Clark via sexually explicit messages on X. He was given a suspended sentence for harassment. Lewis, incarcerated since January, will receive credit for time served. A stay-away order was issued...
Microsoft launched Copilot Mode, an experimental AI-powered feature for its Edge browser. Copilot assists users with web browsing, predicting needs and taking actions on their behalf. It can help with tasks like recipe modification, booking appointments, and research. While offering voice input and potentially streamlining online tasks, its...
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced a new phase of their naval operations against Israel, targeting any merchant ship doing business with Israeli ports, regardless of nationality or destination. This escalation follows the Israel-Hamas war and previous attacks that disrupted Red Sea shipping. The Houthis warned of further escalation unless...
Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office is investigating allegations that explicit content was displayed on a TV in State Superintendent Ryan Walters' office during a State Board of Education meeting. Board members Becky Carson and Ryan Deatherage claim they saw a video of nude women, while Walters denies any wrongdoing, calling...
A violent fight in downtown Cincinnati, captured on viral videos, is under investigation. WCPO 9 News has been unable to fully air the videos due to copyright restrictions, despite reaching out to videographers and police for permission and footage. While social media platforms allow sharing, WCPO adheres to stricter copyright...
Vice President JD Vance visited an Ohio steel factory to promote the White House's unpopular economic bill, using the event to campaign for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. He criticized Rep. Emilia Sykes, a vulnerable Democrat, for opposing the bill, while Sykes countered that Vance was lying to...
A flesh-eating parasite, the New World screwworm fly, is migrating north from South America and poses a threat to the US. Detected less than 400 miles from the Texas border, this parasite infests livestock and can also affect humans, causing painful sores and lesions. The only effective method...
The Trump administration is investigating Duke University for alleged Civil Rights Act violations, launching a probe into the university and its law journal. Education Secretary Linda McMahon and HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. also sent a letter expressing concerns about race preferences in hiring, admissions, and scholarships. This...
