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Blood pressure medicine recalled after oxycodone tablet found on packaging line

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

(NewsNation) – A drug manufacturer is voluntarily recalling a batch of the blood pressure medication betaxolol over a foreign tablet was found during production.KVK-Tech called the recall a precautionary measure after a 5 mg oxycodone HCl pill was discovered on the packaging line once the batch was complete, according to a KVK-Tech recall notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The two pills are similar in appearance, and the difference is "not likely to be noticed by a regular user of the 10 mg betaxolol tablet," according to the notice. Nearly 273K Ram trucks recalled over rear view camera issue Betaxolol can potentially slow elderly patients’ heart rates — an effect that would likely be exacerbated if it were accidentally combined with an opioid, according to the FDA. It could also worsen some patients’ lung and heart function.Those taking betaxolol are being instructed to check their medication for batch numbers and expiration dates; the affected lot had a ba...

Co-founder of G brewing with non-alcoholic drinks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

Co-founder of Go Brewing Joe Chura joins WGN Weekend Morning News to share more on non-alcoholic drinks for those wanting to take a break from alcohol.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

EagleRider tour guide on his 66th tour of famous Route 66

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

EagleRider tour guide Richard Wynkoop joins WGN Weekend Morning News to share more on his 66th tour of famous Route 66.Love the WGN Morning News? We love you, too. And you can have all the hijinks delivered to your inbox every weekday morning. Sign up and subscribe to our WGN Morning News newsletter.

PHOTOS: Day one of the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Weekend One of the 2023 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicked off Friday afternoon with music lovers from Texas and beyond flooding Zilker Park to see some of the biggest names in music. For those of us who had to sit out this year or are waiting until Weekend Two, here are a few photos to fuel the fear of missing out. MORE: Austin woman has gone to ACL every year, ‘As long as I live here, I will go.’ Drone Show by Ismael Quintanilla III for ACL Fest 23ACL fans react as Maggie Rogers takes to the stage the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)Maggie Rogers performs during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Laura Roberts/Invision/AP)Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel performs during the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival on Friday, Oct. 6, 20...

Thousands lose power in Latham outages

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Thousands of people lost power on October 7 in Latham, according to National Grid’s outage map. Over 2,400 customers are currently impacted by the outages. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The power outages are attributed to heavy storms in the area. Estimated restoration times are currently between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.

This is the wealthiest person in New York, new Forbes report shows

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

NEW YORK (NEXSTAR) — You can probably name some of the richest people in the country: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Warren Buffett. But do you know the wealthiest person in New York? Unless you have a few billion dollars lying around, it likely isn’t you.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Every year, Forbes releases a list of the 400 wealthiest people in the U.S. This includes those who have garnered their wealth through investments, software, sports, retail, real estate, family ties, and food.To make the list this year, billionaires needed at least $2.9 billion. As a whole, the Forbes 400 hold $4.5 trillion in wealth. In New York, the richest person who made the list is Michael Bloomberg, according to the Forbes 400. As the co-founder of Bloomberg LP, a financial information and media company, Bloomberg has an estimated net worth of $96.3 billion. Proposal calls for cameras at all state park entrances The 2023 list includes some not...

PHOTOS: St. Charles celebrates 4th Paw Parade with pawsome pet fashion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

ST. CHARLES – The City of St. Charles recently hosted its fourth annual Paw Parade. The event, held in Frenchtown, featured contestants dressed up as an array of characters, including sunflowers, bees, and lions, to name a few.Following the parade, attendees enjoyed a variety of pet-themed vendors and a complimentary pet photo booth.

Ferguson QuickTrip shooting leaves one dead, security guard injured

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — The Ferguson Police Department is investigating a shooting incident at the QuickTrip in Ferguson. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on October 7.An unidentified man entered the QuickTrip store to make a purchase but left after a disagreement regarding the required identification for the purchase. Shortly after leaving, he returned to the store.When he returned, a confrontation happened between him and an on-duty security guard. Surveillance video footage reveals that both the individual and the security officer drew firearms during the altercation, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.The male individual was shot and killed, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The security guard was also hit, but he was wearing bulletproof gear that protected him from serious injury.The security guard's condition is not critical, and he was released from the hospital after receiving medical treatment. The St. Louis County Crime Scene Unit responded to assist with the inve...

These are the 'lucky' lottery retailers in California to play at ahead of the $1.4B Powerball drawing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

Californians have another chance to become a billionaire after no one won the estimated $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot during Wednesday’s night drawing.The Golden State is home to thousands of lottery retailers, from 7-Eleven stores to gas stations, but only a few are considered to be “lucky.” These are the best, worst states to win the lottery in As of 2021, the California Lottery considers retailers “lucky” if it meets one or more of the following criteria:Sold at least one $100,000 or higher winning ticket.Paid out an average of 400 winning tickets per week.Paid out an average of $4,000 in winning tickets per week.Here are some of the “lucky” retailers in California:Cigarettes 4 Discount in Northern California: The retailer sold two $1.2 million Powerball tickets on Wednesday.Joe’s Service Center in Altadena: This retailer sold the record $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot ticket in November.M & A Tobacco in Santa Monica: The retailer sold a $230,000 Powerball ticket in JuneLa...

Gas prices falling rapidly across California; L.A. drivers still paying more than most

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:36:16 GMT

A little relief at the pump has arrived. Last week’s average of $6.08 per gallon of regular unleaded in California fell to $5.83 per gallon as of Saturday, according to AAA. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that wholesale gas prices are dropping nationwide, with percentage drops per gallon of 6.9 and 10.8 percent.Demand data was partially influenced by severe flooding and rain on the East Coast that deterred many drivers, according to Reuters.Despite the price drop, drivers in nearly every Southern California county are still paying more than their NorCal counterparts, data shows. The most expensive gas can be found in San Luis Obispo, Los Angeles and San Diego counties, where motorists are forking over an average $6.04, $6.03 and $6.01 per gallon, respectively. Other SoCal counties with prices higher than the state average include Ventura ($5.99 per gallon); Santa Barbara ($5.97 per gallon); Riverside and Orange counties ($5.87 per gallon). Me...