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*American pharmacy chain [[Walgreens]] says that it will sell a generic version of the anti-overdose medication [[naloxone]] for ten dollars cheaper than the brand-name version, Narcan, also available on its shelves. [https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/walgreens-launching-generic-version-counter-narcan-rcna152195 (NBC News)] |
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Revision as of 14:32, 15 May 2024
May 15, 2024
(Wednesday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Shooting of Robert Fico
- Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico is injured in a shooting which is being treated as an assassination attempt. The shooter has been apprehended. (BBC News) (Wall Street Journal)
Business and economy
- American pharmacy chain Walgreens says that it will sell a generic version of the anti-overdose medication naloxone for ten dollars cheaper than the brand-name version, Narcan, also available on its shelves. (NBC News)
Disasters and accidents
- The death toll from the flash flood and lahar in West Sumatra, Indonesia, increases to 62, with 25 others still missing. (Reuters)
Politics and elections
- Lawrence Wong is sworn in as the fourth Prime Minister of Singapore, succeeding Lee Hsien Loong. (BBC News) CNA