Author: Associated Press

FDA approves a second Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow disease

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. It’s only the second drug that’s been convincingly…

Simone Biles headlines a U.S. women’s gymnastics team eyeing redemption at the Paris Olympics

By WILL GRAVES AP National Writer

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — They all had a reason to come back. Every single one of them. Simone Biles to move past those wrenching two weeks in Japan three years ago, when the gymnastics superstar prioritized her mental health and safety over glory, a decision that inspired some and maddened others. Suni Lee to prove — perhaps to herself most of…

Volkswagen is recalling over 271,000 SUVs because front passenger air bag may not inflate in a crash

DETROIT (AP) — Volkswagen is recalling more than 271,000 SUVs in the U.S. because the front passenger air bag may not inflate in a crash. The recall covers certain 2021 through 2024 Atlas SUVs, and some 2020 through 2024 Atlas Cross Sports. VW says in documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators that wiring under the front passenger seat can…

Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

Photo source: CNNDETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift to first gear no matter how fast the trucks are going. The recall covers certain F-150 pickups from the 2014 model year. Ford’s F-Series pickups are the top-selling vehicles in the U.S. Ford says in documents posted Tuesday…

Houchens Food Group releases statement following mass shooting in Arkansas grocery store

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green based, Houchens Food Group, releases a statement following a mass shooting at a Fordyce, Arkansas grocery store owned by the company. Three people were killed and 10 wounded in a mass shooting Friday outside of a grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, state police said. Two law enforcement officers were among those injured, but their…

What’s known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea

By KIM TONG-HYUNG and JIM HEINTZ Associated Press

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say a new strategic partnership is a breakthrough, but what it means for their relationship is still uncertain. The pact requires both countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war, according to North Korean state…

Chrysler recalls more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks due to software malfunction

NEW YORK (AP) — Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S., due to a software malfunction that could disable the cars’ electronic stability control systems. The recall covers certain model year 2022 Dodge Durango, Ram 2500 and Ram 3500 vehicles. According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, these cars…

Tesla recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix seat belt warning system

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN AP Business Writer

Tesla is recalling more than 125,000 vehicles to fix a seat belt warning system that may increase the risk of an injury in a collision. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that the recall includes certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The seat belt warning system is supposed to provide…