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White House Launches Direct-To-Consumer Drug Site TrumpRx. Here’s What To Know

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the launch of TrumpRx — a direct-to-consumer website that is key to his administration’s efforts to lower prescription drug costs in the U.S.

The site is not selling drugs directly to American patients, but will act as a central hub that points them to drugmakers that are offering discounts on certain products on their own direct-to-consumer sites.

It’s still unclear if all patients, particularly those with insurance coverage, will see more cost savings from using that site to buy their medicines.

5 Takeaways On The Search For Savannah Guthrie’s Mother

Law enforcement provided new details Thursday on the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie who went missing from her home this weekend in what officials believe to be an abduction.

At a lengthy press conference, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and FBI agent Heith Janke briefed media on the latest in the case.

They addressed reports of alleged ransom notes sent to media outlets, shared results of DNA samples collected at the crime scene and outlined a new timeline of events that took place on the night the Arizona woman was taken from her home.

Here are five key takeaways on the search for Nancy Guthrie:

Bad Bunny Previews New Details Of Super Bowl Halftime Show

Bad Bunny is sharing more details about his plans for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, days before he takes one of entertainment's biggest stages.

On the heels of his triple Grammy win last weekend, the artist said the one word that comes to mind in this moment, ahead of his Feb. 8 performance, is "grateful."

"I'm just trying to enjoy it," he said in a press conference Thursday. "I know I'm gonna have fun. All the crew, all the people, they're going to have fun that day."

Which Cities Have Yet To Host A Super Bowl Despite Having An NFL Team?

Preparations are underway in Santa Clara, Calif., where the New England Patriots will face off against the Seattle Seahawks for Super Bowl LX.

This Sunday’s game will be the Patriots’ 12th trip to the Super Bowl and the Seahawks’ third. It will also mark the second time the game will be played at Levi’s Stadium.

While the Super Bowl has been held in California several times, the following cities have yet to host one despite having a hometown NFL team:

The 2026 Winter Olympics Are Here. 6 Facts To Know About The Games

The 2026 Winter Olympics officially kick off on Friday, with the opening ceremonies set to start in northern Italy at 2:00 p.m. ET.

This is the first time in Olympic history that two cities have been officially named as co-hosts: Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo. The opening ceremony will be set across multiple locations, featuring Italy’s cosmopolitan and alpine identities, and two cauldrons will be lit simultaneously, another Olympic Games first.

Bill Targets Health Data Practices At Unregulated Pregnancy Centers

A new bill aimed at regulating health data collection practices at unregulated pregnancy centers is being introduced by State Representative Lisa Subeck (D - Madison). The SAFEGUARD bill intends to address deceptive practices by these centers, which are not currently bound by HIPAA regulations

Subeck said the bill is designed to stop abuse, fraud and exploitation at these centers to protect people's medical data. She emphasized that these centers often lack rules on how they can share information.

Lawmakers Approve $10M For Western Wisconsin Mental Health And Treatment Facility

Wisconsin lawmakers have released $10 million to help build a new mental health and substance abuse treatment center in western Wisconsin.

The unanimous vote to provide a one-time grant for the project comes nearly two years after a major healthcare provider closed a treatment center, two-major hospitals and several clinics in the region.

The 15-0 vote Tuesday by the Legislature’s powerful Joint Finance Committee was the last step in a protracted, partisan battle over how to respond after the Hospital Sisters Health System, or HSHS, announced a complete exit from Western Wisconsin in 2024.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Bill To Classify AI As Not Human, Ban AI Marriages

Wisconsin lawmakers are proposing legislation to ban marriages between humans and artificial intelligence, clarifying that AI is not human.

“Technology must serve humanity not replace it,” said state Rep. Lindee Brill, R- Sheboygan Falls, the bill’s author.

The bill would prevent artificial intelligence from owning property, getting married or running a corporation. It also states that AI cannot be held liable in court and bans AI from marrying other AI systems.

Wisconsin Lawmakers Propose Cryptocurrency Kiosk Restrictions To Prevent Scams

Karin Schmeling was feeding all of the money from her checking account into a cryptocurrency kiosk when the machine jammed on the last $100 bill.

“That’s when it hit me, like a coconut cream pie right in the face,” Schmeling said. She had been scammed.

Now Wisconsin lawmakers are hoping to crack down on scams happening at these kiosks. On Thursday, lawmakers held a public hearing for a bill to place restrictions on cryptocurrency kiosks, including verifying customer identity and limiting transactions to $500 per customer per day.

Employers Warn Wisconsin Is Poised To Fall Behind Economically

The latest warning from Wisconsin businesses goes beyond the state’s workforce problems.

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce on Wednesday released its Wisconsin Competitiveness Report.

It once again says Wisconsin is aging, and losing too many workers.

"According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the median age in Wisconsin is 40.7 – more than a year older than the national average. Residents age 65 and older make up 19.2 percent of the population, compared to 18 percent nationally," the report states. "Wisconsin’s labor force participation peaked in 1997 and has steadily declined since. Last year, the state recorded its lowest labor force participation rate on record, with less than 65 percent of residents working or actively seeking work. Today, our labor force participation rate is actually lower than it was at the height of the COVID‑19 pandemic."