FDA Approves Talicia for Helicobacter pylori Infections

First and currently only rifabutin-based H. pylori therapy approved.
Read more: https://www.drugtopics.com/new-products/fda-approves-talicia-helicobacter-pylori-infections?source=Snapzu

Exclusive: White House considered kicking Huawei out of U.S. banking system - sources

The Trump administration considered banning China’s Huawei from the U.S. financial system earlier this year as part of a host of policy options to thwart the blacklisted telecoms equipment giant, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Read more: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-huawei-tech-usa-treasury-exclusive/exclusive-white-house-considered-kicking-huawei-out-of-u-s-banking-system-sources-idUSKBN1Y717U?source=Snapzu

The Rapper T.I.’s Remarks Lead to N.Y. Plan to Ban ‘Virginity Tests’

Legislation was introduced after the rapper said he subjects his daughter to a yearly hymen exam, sparking outrage on social media.
Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/03/nyregion/virginity-test-ti-ny-law.html?source=Snapzu

Rep. Duncan Hunter says he will plead guilty in campaign finance scandal, leave Congress

The California Republican is facing federal corruption charges he looted campaign cash to finance vacations, golf outings and other personal expenses.
Read more: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-12-02/rep-duncan-hunter-to-abandon-not-guilty-plea-in-campaign-finance-scandal?source=Snapzu

Global heating driving spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever

Rising temperatures across Asia and the Americas have contributed to multiple severe outbreaks of dengue fever globally over the past six months, making 2019 the worst year on record for the disease.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/humanity-united-partner-zone/2019/dec/01/global-heating-driving-spread-dengue-fever-asia-americas?source=Snapzu

'Toxic' foam blankets Indian beach

The foam is said to be caused by pollutants in sewage mixing with sea water and frothed by waves.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-asia-india-50625760/chennai-children-play-as-toxic-foam-blankets-indian-beach?source=Snapzu

Canadian islanders angry over US mail searches

Campobello islanders can only get their mail via the US, and now their packages are being searched.
Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49901455?source=Snapzu