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(New York Times) - There’s been a bombardment of bad news for drug supplies. The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists found this summer that nearly all of the members it surveyed were  experiencing drug shortages , which generally affect  half a million Americans .  Cancer patients have scrambled  as  supplies of chemotherapy drugs dwindle . Other shortages include  antibiotics  for treatable diseases, such as the only drug recommended for use during pregnancy to prevent congenital syphilis (a disease that is  11 times  more common today than a decade ago), and  A.D.H.D. medications , without which people struggle to function in their day-to-day lives. The toll on Americans is heavy.  MORE DETAILS HERE

Youdle News Repost:   In this FOX 32 special report, the rising costs in the U.S. sugar industry are explored, impacting businesses like Graham's Chocolates in Geneva. The industry-wide sugar supply shortage, linked to outdated U.S. policies, particularly the 1934 Sugar Act, limits domestic production and complicates timely imports. Current rules dictate the U.S. grows 85% of its sugar, importing only 15%, leading to significantly higher sugar prices domestically. Small businesses fear competition with larger companies for the limited supply, potentially affecting recipes and pricing, with implications for workers and consumers alike. The Alliance for Fair Sugar Policy calls for congressional changes in the 2023 Farm Bill to address the challenges posed by the outdated sugar program. Click for more information.

Christmas tree shortage affecting parts of the country. Click here for more information