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[ad_1] Frostbite may have met its match. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication to treat severe frostbite, the agency announced this week. The drug, iloprost (brand name Aurlumyn) is intended to reduce the risk of finger and toe amputations due to dangerously cold extremities. NEED A 'WINTER RESET'? EXPERTS SHARE BENEFITS OF SLOWING DOWN DURING COLDER MONTHS Iloprost was originally approved for treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition in which high blood pressure affects arteries in the lungs and heart . "This approval provides patients with the first-ever treatment option for severe frostbite," said Norman Stockbridge, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Division of Cardiology and Nephrology in the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, in a press release.  Frostbite occurs when cold temperatures cause parts of the body to freeze, primarily the fingers, toes, nose, cheeks and chin. (iStock) "Hav

[ad_1] A federal judge has sided with four publishers who sued an online archive over its unauthorized scanning of millions of copyrighted works and offering them for free to the public. Judge John G. Koeltl of U.S. District Court in Manhattan ruled that the Internet Archive was producing "derivative" works that required permission of the copyright holder. The Archive was not transforming the books in question into something new, but simply scanning them and lending them as ebooks from its web site. "An ebook recast from a print book is a paradigmatic example of a derivative work," Koeltl wrote. The Archive, which announced it would appeal Friday's decision, has said its actions were protected by fair use laws and has long had a broader mission of making information widely available, a common factor in legal cases involving online copyright. "Libraries are more than the customer service departments for corpo

[ad_1] You've probably heard about gold IRAs if you're planning your retirement strategy. These special retirement accounts act as an excellent alternative to diversify your portfolio and even build your wealth in the long term. However, many inexperienced investors jump right into these accounts without knowing everything about them. Not knowing what you're dealing with can lead to financial issues later. Your retirement money is something delicate to take care of. Even though investing in gold and other precious metals offers plenty of benefits to people, you must consider a few things first. I'll guide you through all the pros and cons of having a gold-backed IRA. If you've already decided on opening one of these retirement accounts, you can go directly to the guide I wrote here. Overview - Pros and Cons of Investing in Gold IRAs Let's not waste any time. Keep all of the following statements in mind if you're planning on opening a precious metals IRA

[ad_1] When you can work from anywhere, why stay home?  Workers who aren't tethered to an office, who have the ability to bring their jobs with them around the world, are doing just that.  More Americans who aren't keen on working from their kitchens or living rooms are securing temporary visas that give them the freedom to travel and explore, while remaining employed.  Portugal is one popular destination for so-called digital nomads for a number of reasons. For one, it has reliable wi-fi access, a low cost of living, and close proximity to other European countries — making side trips easy. After working from home in San Diego, Kendall Lobo, a remote employee for a California-based financial technology firm, quickly realized she had the ability to do her job from almost anywhere she wanted.  "I can do the exact same job from a completely different country," she said. Surfboard in tow Now, Lobo's day-to-day

[ad_1] Suspect in custody in Idaho murder investigation - CBS News Watch CBS News Nearly seven weeks after four University of Idaho students were killed, and after 19,000 tips in a quadruple-murder investigation that drew nationwide attention, Idaho authorities announced Friday the arrest of a 28-year-old Ph.D. criminology student. Correspondent Danya Bacchus reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/top-stories/suspect-in-custody-in-idaho-murder-investigation/?feed_id=320988&_unique_id=67107f408dbb2

[ad_1] As those proposals were dampened, then reversed, mortgage rates have started to fall again. The interest rate for a typical, new two-year fixed-rate home loan peaked at 6.65% in October, but has now dropped to 5.78%. Five-year deals, which had also topped 6%, now typically have a rate of 5.61%. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/business/mortgage-rate-pain-for-first-time-buyers/?feed_id=320977&_unique_id=671062f2ae732

[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment I get it. You hate paying taxes. So when someone says there’s a way to avoid giving money to the IRS, you want to believe. The agency estimates federal losses from abusive tax rip-offs to be in the tens of billions of dollars annually. But believe the hype and you could end up in trouble. Each year, the IRS compiles a list of the most common tax scams, highlighting classic cons and sophisticated schemes designed to convince people that there are workarounds when it comes to their tax obligations. Here’s the “Dirty Dozen” for 2023: 1. Employee retention credits Promoters have been blasting ads on the radio and internet touting refunds involving these pandemic-era credits. The employee retention credit is a refundable tax credit available to businesses that continued paying employees after shutting down because of the pandemic or that had a significant decline in gross receipts from March 13, 2020, to Dec. 31, 2021. The IRS said tax professional