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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Teenage passenger who died in crash is named
A teenage car passenger who died in a crash has been named by police. Timothy Paul Jolley, 19, died when an Audi S4 and Volkswagen Up collided on the A5087 Coast Road at Rampside in Barrow, Cumbria, at about 13:00 BST on Friday. Mr Jolley, from Ulverston, was a passenger in the Volkswagen. The driver, a man also in his late teens, remains in a stable condition in hospital. The 20-year-old male driver of the Audi, who comes from Barrow, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving while over the prescribed limit of a specified drug. He was released pending further investigations. Cumbria Police has urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact detectives. The force said it was looking for the driver or any passengers in a white car that was travelling on the Coast Road, heading away from Barrow, at about the time the collision happened. Follow BBC Cumbria on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Teenager dies in crash and motorist is arrested Cumbria Police
Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Pharmacists stockpile most common drugs on chance of targeted Trump tariffs
In the dim basement of a Salt Lake City pharmacy, hundreds of amber-colored plastic pill bottles sit stacked in rows, one man's defensive wall in a tariff war. Independent pharmacist Benjamin Jolley and his colleagues worry that the tariffs, aimed at bringing drug production to the United States, could instead drive companies out of business while raising prices and creating more of the drug shortages that have plagued American patients for several years. Jolley bought six months' worth of the most expensive large bottles, hoping to shield his business from the 10% across-the-board tariffs on imported goods that President Donald Trump announced April 2. Now with threats of additional tariffs targeting pharmaceuticals, Jolley worries that costs will soar for the medications that will fill those bottles. In principle, Jolley said, using tariffs to push manufacturing from China and India to the U.S. makes sense. In the event of war, China could quickly stop all exports to the United States. "I understand the rationale for tariffs. I'm not sure that we're gonna do it the right way," Jolley said. "And I am definitely sure that it's going to raise the price that I pay my suppliers." Squeezed by insurers and middlemen, independent pharmacists such as Jolley find themselves on the front lines of a tariff storm. Nearly everyone down the line - drugmakers, pharmacies, wholesalers, and middlemen - opposes most tariffs. Slashing drug imports could trigger widespread shortages, experts said, because of America's dependence on Chinese- and Indian-made chemical ingredients, which form the critical building blocks of many medicines. Industry officials caution that steep tariffs on raw materials and finished pharmaceuticals could make drugs more expensive. "Big ships don't change course overnight," said Robin Feldman, a UC Law San Francisco professor who writes about prescription drug issues. "Even if companies pledge to bring manufacturing home, it will take time to get them up and running. The key will be to avoid damage to industry and pain to consumers in the process." Trump on April 8 said he would soon announce "a major tariff on pharmaceuticals," which have been largely tariff-free in the U.S. for 30 years. "When they hear that, they will leave China," he said. The U.S. imported $213 billion worth of medicines in 2024 - from China but also India, Europe, and other areas. Trump's statement sent drugmakers scrambling to figure out whether he was serious, and whether some tariffs would be levied more narrowly, since many parts of the U.S. drug supply chain are fragile, drug shortages are common, and upheaval at the FDA leaves questions about whether its staffing is adequate to inspect factories, where quality problems can lead to supply chain crises. On May 12, Trump signed an executive order asking drugmakers to bring down the prices Americans pay for prescriptions, to put them in line with prices in other countries. Meanwhile, pharmacists predict even the 10% tariffs Trump has demanded will hurt: Jolley said a potential increase of up to 30 cents a vial is not a king's ransom, but it adds up when you're a small pharmacy that fills 50,000 prescriptions a year. "The one word that I would say right now to describe tariffs is 'uncertainty,'" said Scott Pace, a pharmacist and owner of Kavanaugh Pharmacy in Little Rock, Arkansas. To weather price fluctuations, Pace stocked up on the drugs his pharmacy dispenses most. "I've identified the top 200 generics in my store, and I have basically put 90 days' worth of those on the shelf just as a starting point," he said. "Those are the diabetes drugs, the blood pressure medicines, the antibiotics - those things that I know folks will be sicker without." Pace said tariffs could be the death knell for the many independent pharmacies that exist on "razor-thin margins" - unless reimbursements rise to keep up with higher costs. Unlike other retailers, pharmacies can't pass along such costs to patients. Their payments are set by health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers largely owned by insurance conglomerates, who act as middlemen between drug manufacturers and purchasers. Neal Smoller, who employs 15 people at his Village Apothecary in Woodstock, New York, is not optimistic. "It's not like they're gonna go back and say, well, here's your 10% bump because of the 10% tariff," he said. "Costs are gonna go up and then the sluggish responses from the PBMs - they're going to lead us to lose more money at a faster rate than we already are." Smoller, who said he has built a niche selling vitamins and supplements, fears that FDA firings will mean fewer federal inspections and safety checks. "I worry that our pharmaceutical industry becomes like our supplement industry, where it's the wild West," he said. Narrowly focused tariffs might work in some cases, said Marta Wosińska, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center on Health Policy. For example, while drug manufacturing plants can cost $1 billion and take three to five years to set up, it would be relatively cheap to build a syringe factory - a business American manufacturers abandoned during the covid-19 pandemic because China was dumping its products here, Wosińska said. It's not surprising that giants such as Novartis and Eli Lilly have promised Trump they'll invest billions in U.S. plants, she said, since much of their final drug product is made here or in Europe, where governments negotiate drug prices. The industry is using Trump's tariff saber-rattling as leverage; in an April 11 letter, 32 drug companies demanded European governments pay them more or face an exodus to the United States. Brandon Daniels, CEO of supply chain company Exiger, is bullish on tariffs. He thinks they could help bring some chemical manufacturing back to the U.S., which, when coupled with increased use of automation, would reduce the labor advantages of China and India. "You've got real estate in North Texas that's cheaper than real estate in Shenzhen," he said at an economic conference April 25 in Washington, referring to a major Chinese chemical manufacturing center. But Wosińska said no amount of tariffs will compel makers of generic drugs, responsible for 90% of U.S. prescriptions, to build new factories in the U.S. Payment structures and competition would make it economic suicide, she said. Several U.S. generics firms have declared bankruptcy or closed U.S. factories over the past decade, said John Murphy, CEO of the Association for Accessible Medicines, the generics trade group. Reversing that trend won't be easy and tariffs won't do it, he said. "There's not a magic level of tariffs that magically incentivizes them to come into the U.S.," he said. "There is no room to make a billion-dollar investment in a domestic facility if you're going to lose money on every dose you sell in the U.S. market." His group has tried to explain these complexities to Trump officials, and hopes word is getting through. "We're not PhRMA," Murphy said, referring to the powerful trade group primarily representing makers of brand-name drugs. "I don't have the resources to go to Mar-a-Lago to talk to the president myself." Many of the active ingredients in American drugs are imported. Fresenius Kabi, a German company with facilities in eight U.S. states to produce or distribute sterile injectables - vital hospital drugs for cancer and other conditions - complained in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer that tariffs on these raw materials could paradoxically lead some companies to move finished product manufacturing overseas. Fresenius Kabi also makes biosimilars, the generic forms of expensive biologic drugs such as Humira and Stelara. The United States is typically the last developed country where biosimilars appear on the market because of patent laws. Tariffs on biosimilars coming from overseas - where Fresenius makes such drugs - would further incentivize U.S. use of more expensive brand-name biologics, the March 11 letter said. Biosimilars, which can cost a tenth of the original drug's price, launch on average 3-4 years later in the U.S. than in Canada or Europe. In addition to getting cheaper knockoff drugs faster, European countries also pay far less than the United States for brand-name products. Paradoxically, Murphy said, those same countries pay more for generics. European governments tend to establish more stable contracts with makers of generics, while in the United States, "rabid competition" drives down prices to the point at which a manufacturer "maybe scrimps on product quality," said John Barkett, a White House Domestic Policy Council member in the Biden administration. As a result, Wosińska said, "without exemptions or other measures put in place, I really worry about tariffs causing drug shortages." Smoller, the New York pharmacist, doesn't see any upside to tariffs. "How do I solve the problem of caring for my community," he said, "but not being subject to the emotional roller coaster that is dispensing hundreds of prescriptions a day and watching every single one of them be a loss or 12 cents profit?" Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Axios
16-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Pharma — big and small — braces for Trump tariffs
Pharmacies and drug manufacturers across the country are stockpiling drugs and other supplies in expectation of more tariffs from the Trump administration. State of play: Jolley's in Salt Lake City is one of the smaller, independent pharmacies trying to preempt price hikes, NPR reported this week. The big picture: Trump's announcement of 10% global tariffs on April 2 already had big implications for drug costs like packaging and raw materials, which had been duty-free. Now the industry is waiting to learn whether he makes good on his promise to impose "major" tariffs on imported medicine. Case in point: SLC pharmacist Benjamin Jolley bought six months' worth of empty bottles in the most expensive sizes, hoping to get ahead of higher packaging costs. If Trump defects from the 1995 agreement under which most countries buy and sell medicines without tariffs, the drugs themselves will also get more expensive, Jolley said. What they're saying:"I understand the rationale for tariffs. I'm not sure that we're gonna do it the right way," Jolley told NPR. "And I am definitely sure that it's going to raise the price that I pay my suppliers." Zoom out: Pharmaceutical imports from Europe have soared this spring as U.S. pharmacies and manufacturers anticipate supply chain disruptions and drug shortages. Imports from Ireland, a manufacturing hub for pharma giants like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson, not only hit a record in March, but were double the previous high, Axios' Tina Reed reports. Imports from Denmark — home of Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy as well as much of the U.S. insulin supply — swelled to $1.2 billion in March, up from $810 million a year ago. That's also up from $825 million in February. The latest: Trump issued an executive order this week threatening "aggressive additional action" against drug companies that keep selling drugs to U.S. patients at higher prices than are paid in other countries.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
SLCPD ramps up patrols of Liberty Park; Neighbor takes different approach
SALT LAKE CITY () — Beginning this week, the Salt Lake City Police Department has ramped up patrols and enforcement in Liberty Park. This increased enforcement comes off the heels of the recent closure and patrol of portions of the Jordan River Trail. In the first three weeks of their operation, SLCPD made 82 arrests with 33 of them being for felonies. It's progress that they hope to see translate over to Liberty Park. Police say they've heard criminal activity has made its way to the park. SLCPD 'making progress' in public safety along Jordan River Trail after closure Police Spokesperson Brent Weisberg detailed, 'We have heard from our community members their concerns about the crime that is happening in Liberty Park. So, we want to remain responsive and proactive to those needs of our community members.' Weisburg added that their efforts, which are steps taken to follow the city's public safety plan, hope to bring a feeling of safety to those who enjoy public spaces in the city, like Liberty Park. He explained, 'Liberty Park is such a popular place for people to come relax and enjoy the great amenities of our city. So as a police department, we have to make sure we're doing everything we can to sustain that growth and that positivity.' PREVIOUS: Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall reports positive progress to city's Public Safety Plan Often, the discussion around public safety has included overlap with crime and the issue of homelessness. It was a main focal point around the public safety plan released in January by Mayor Erin Mendenhall. Liberty Park, similarly to the Jordan River Trail, is no stranger to the unsheltered population. That's why one Liberty Park neighbor is not a fan of the police's increased activity. Sarah Jolley called the patrols 'absolutely disproportionate to the neighborhood. It's disruptive to the neighborhood. And it's corrosive to this community.' Over the last couple of years, Jolley has established what has become a sort of community resource center for her unsheltered neighbors from her front porch. Photos: Sarah Jolley's front yard has turned into a resource and donation center for the unsheltered in the Liberty Park neighborhood. 'Neighbors Supporting Neighbors' is exactly as it sounds. Jolley sees those who are unsheltered living in or near the park as her neighbors. She explained, 'You don't choose who your neighbors are. That is a word that only describes proximity of people who live next to each other. I live next to all these people. They're all my neighbors.' Jolley has made it her mission to know the names of everyone she can in the neighborhood, especially the unsheltered. She has lists of names and has taken their photos as they have become regulars at her donation stand and does not describe this group as 'transient.' Jolley says they are an unsheltered community that has called the Liberty Park neighborhood home just like anyone else who may have a physical home. 'Neighbors by proximity. Neighborly By choice. ' Sarah Jolley on the mantra of her 'Neighbors Supporting Neighbors' group 'To me, I met them all two years ago, and they're all still here. Two years is a long time to be neighbors of somebody,' said Jolley. All of this has manifested itself over the years as a front yard full of donations that have come from neighbors and even local businesses. Her next plan is to build a food forest in her yard and public strip. The goal is to grow and share produce while continuing to build community. Jolley said of the plan, 'We're building a food forest on my public strip and combating, you know, death with life. And whatever they're trying to do in the park, we're staying tight.' ABC4 asked police about efforts like these to help the unsheltered community. Wesiburg responded, 'We see the generosity from our community members here in Salt Lake City, and that is what makes Salt Lake City such a great place to live, work and visit is that generosity of our community members.' Wesiburg went on to describe the department's role in offering more than just enforcement. He described, 'We are focused on what is proven strategies. We want to make sure that we are offering wraparound services to individuals.' He continued, 'We want to make sure that we're doing everything we can to provide a larger, broader, more holistic response to making sure that we're supporting these individuals with true wraparound services.' Police didn't provide a timeline for how long enhanced enforcement will continue in Liberty Park, similar to their efforts on the Jordan River Trail, saying they will continue to respond to where crime is. As for Jolley, you'll continue to see her at her daily meetings with people in the park discussing what everyone needs. You'll also see a growing crop of resources in her front yard. SLCPD ramps up patrols of Liberty Park; Neighbor takes different approach Jack in the Box to close up to 200 restaurants Two struck, FrontRunner delayed in alleged Murray hit-and-run Trump changes tone on tariffs Lingering showers bring chances for scattered thunderstorms in Utah Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘I keep coming back': Community, vendors prepare for the upcoming Clay County Fair
Vendors are putting the finishing touches on their booths, rides are getting their final inspections, and the community prepares for day 1 of the 39th annual Clay County Fair. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] 'This is the great fair,' said business owner Daniel Jolley. 'We do about six fairs in Florida and this is probably our favorite.' Jolley is the owner of 'Custom Engraving Ring Booth' based out of Vermont. he's been coming to the Clay County Fair for the last 4 years. We ran into him as he was putting up his banner ahead of tomorrow. What keeps him coming back to this specific Florida fair? 'The energy that's here is a really big deal,' said Jolley. 'They've continued to grow more new people are coming in which means more people can discover your product and It's just fun. This year's theme is 'Meet Me at the Fair.' Making its grand return to the fair since Covid is Exhibition Room 1. There, people can submit their photographs and art for judging. Also new is the Rocking' Rolling Himalayan ride and the fast experience where you can skip the line and save some time. 'I love the fair!' said Guest Services Volunteer Lynn Peaslee. Peaslee has been volunteering here for the last 15 years and says she loves it more and more with each passing year. 'The whole atmosphere,' said Lynn. 'I don't like fair food, but I love the fair, so I keep coming back.' And something that Lynn tells me that's interesting is that there are only 5 paid positions working the fair this year. Everyone else is a volunteer. Although the Clay County Fair is a time for good family fun, Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook is encouraging fair-goers to stay aware of their surroundings and prepare ahead of time to stay safe. 'We are going to have zero tolerance for any shenanigans,' said Sheriff Cook. The Clay County Fair is traditionally a safe event. However, Sheriff Cook tells me they are expecting almost 200,000 people over the next 11 days to visit the fairgrounds. With that being said, they are not taking any chances. 'We have lots of deputies in uniform that'll be working. The fair has security guards that'll be working and then we will also have undercover personnel monitoring the crowd,' said Sheriff Cook. 'We want people to enjoy the fair, but we're going to keep it very safe.' One thing Sheriff Cook strongly encourages everyone to do before they step foot on the fairgrounds is to download the Safer Watch App on your mobile device. 'Let's say that you see something suspicious at the Fair, or you see somebody suspicious, you can snap a photo and send that right to our team via the Safer Watch app, and that way we know exactly who we're looking for or what we're looking for,' said Sheriff Cook. Another safety concern the Sheriff expressed to me going into this weekend is the heat. Make sure you stay hydrated and enjoy everything the fair has to offer. Fairgrounds open at 2 pm April 3rd. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
