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EpiPens.Photo: Daniel Acker/Getty Images The makers of EpiPens agreed to pay $264 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging that they had created a scheme to monopolize the market forepinephrine auto-injectors, a life-saving medication for people having severe allergic reactions. The proposed settlement would end an ongoing lawsuit against Viatris Inc. (formerly Mylan), the makers of EpiPen, that began in 2016after public outrage over the company’s decision to raise the list pricefor a two-pack of EpiPens from $100 to $600....

Rich Fellers pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a minor.Photo:Washington County Jail Washington County Jail Equestrian Rich Fellers has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a minor. Two years after a student of his came forward and accused him of abusing her when she was 17 years old, the Olympian, 63, pleaded guilty this week to interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor. Washington County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Fellers' plea to PEOPLE on Thursday....

Photo: Facebook A 33-year-old equestrian rider and her horse died after a horrific fall during a competition in Florida on Saturday. Katharine Morel of Alberta, Canada, and her horse, Kerry On, were killed when the eight-year-old Thoroughbred had a “rotational fall,” which occurs when a horse somersaults onto its back during a jump attempt with the rider, according to theCBC. The fatal accident occurred at the eighth fence of the Rocking Horse Winter III Horse Trials in Altoona, Florida,USA Todayreported....

Dearon “Deezer D” Thompson.Photo: Barry King/WireImage Actor Deezer D, born Dearon Thompson, has died at age 55. Deezer’s brother, Emmery Thompson, confirmed in anInstagram poston Friday that the actor — best known for his role as nurse Malik McGrath on the medical dramaER— had died. “My Big Brother! God is with you. I will miss you. #deezerd,” Emmery captioned the photo series, which featured family snaps and pictures of the late actor and musical performer’s career highlights, including a photo of Deezer on set with formerERcostarGeorge Clooney....

Jacob Young and Kelsey Dunlap.Photo: Chad Corliss Photography Two Georgia emergency room nurses, who met during theCOVID-19 pandemic, are nowengaged— and it allhappened on the rooftop where they fell in love. Kelsey Dunlap thought Oct. 15 would be “just another day at work, picking up another patient off the helipad,” according toher Facebook post. But her boyfriend, Jacob Young — whom Dunlap met last year while working for Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, per CBS affiliateWGCL— had other ideas....

Spring has sprung! Each of the five products has a unique use, with the all-in-oneOmni 360 carrier($179) boasting shades of blue, pink, green, white and yellow to decorate its well-loved ergonomic, adjustable design. And just like the adult version, the doll carrier can be worn on the front or back. For parents who prefer the zip-up sleep-sack style, the collection offers aSleep Bagin the same design for $29, which features adjustable straps and can accommodate up to age 6 months (or 18 lbs....

Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Eric Adams haswon New York City’s Democratic mayoral primaryfollowing a tight race with Kathryn Garcia. The Brooklyn borough president, 60, was declared victorious Tuesday night after more than 125,000 newly-counted votes showed him maintaining his narrow lead over the former Department of Sanitation commissioner, 51, in the city’s first instance of ranked-choice voting. Eric Adams.Andrew Burton/Getty Adams, a former police officer of 22 years, could make history following his primary success....

Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty New York City’s Mayor-electEric Adamswill be sworn in just after the raucous midnight ball drop at Times Square on Saturday, Jan. 1. Adams, 61, will become the 110th mayor of the nation’s largest city amongthousands of revelers expected to gatherunder the lights for festivities in the heart of Manhattan. “I am deeply humbled to officially take the oath of office at this iconic occasion, and to participate in the transfer of leadership that is a cornerstone of our democracy,” Adams said in a statement Wednesday....

Photo: Victor ProtasioTheTop Cheffinalist (who will compete on the show’s all-star season in March) and ownder of Pinch & Plate in Washington, D.C., celebrates the flavors of West Africa in this easy, crowd-pleasing mealEric Adjepong’s Grilled Shrimp with Spicy Jollof Rice2 small red onions, roughly chopped (about 3 cups)3 plum tomatoes (about 1 lb.), roughly chopped3 medium-size red bell peppers, roughly chopped (about 3 cups)2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped1 (1-in.) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced2 tsp....

Photo: Jennifer CauseyThe chef-owner ofPinch & Platein Washington, D.C., and the newEast End Bistroin Ghana shares one of his favorite game-day recipes.Eric Adejpong’s Warm Bacon & Spinach Dip1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sour cream1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry and chopped4 oz. Gouda or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup)4 oz. Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1 cup)1 Tbsp. minced garlic (from 3 garlic cloves)1/2 tsp....

“As of right now, we closed that chapter, but it’s not a permanent closure if you know what I’m saying,” Decker, 34, teases during a recent interview with PEOPLE. “He keepscancelingthatappointment. So, it’s always up in the air.” Granted, the Decker household is already filled to the brim with three kids — Vivianne, 8, Eric Jr., 7 and Forrest, 4 — who always seem to have their collective eyes on the antics of their lovey-dovey parents....

Photo: Clint Spaulding/WWD/REX/Shutterstock Eric Trumpand wifeLara Trumphave welcomed their second child. “@LaraLeaTrump and I are excited to welcome Carolina Dorothy Trump into the world,” Eric, 35, tweeted on Monday night. “We love you already!” Carolina joins big brotherEric “Luke” Trump, 2 next month, and is PresidentDonald Trump‘s 10th grandchild. (Eric’s brotherDonald Trump Jr.has five kids with hisex-wife Vanessa, while sisterIvanka Trumphas three with husbandJared Kushner.) Ivanka, 37, tweeted her congratulations to her younger sibling on Tuesday, writing, “We love you Lara, Eric, (big brother) Luke and sweet Carolina!...

Eric Andersson is a senior writer for movies at PEOPLE and PEOPLE.COM. Eric Andersson graduated from Fordham University. source: people.com