The Death of Science?
We stand at the crossroads. To one side lies the death of science as a cultural pillar. To the other lies science in the service of life. Choose wisely.
5 Infants Injured in Hospital Newborn Unit; Nurse Suspended
Hospital newborn units are supposed to be havens of safety, where tired parents often send their little ones so they can catch a few hours of sleep here and there shortly after the birth, or where infants receive their first round of vaccinations and other medicines. That’s why a recent story of infants allegedly being harmed in a newborn unit has so many people upset. According to a federal report issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “five infants suffered serious injuries including a fractured skull, rib, and arm in the newborn unit of a Wisconsin hospital and the nurse who cared for them has been suspended.”
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against ‘America’s Got Talent’
‘America’s Got Talent,’ a reality competition show that features dancers, singers, magicians, comedians, and other types of performers, just got hit with some bad legal news. It turns out the show, along with the producers and network, NBC, is being sued in a wrongful death lawsuit. By whom, though, and why? For starters, the lawsuit was filed by the family of a “79-year-old woman claims she died three months after being injured in a fall from her wheelchair outside of where ‘AGT’ was filming” back in March 2017.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott Enrages NRA, Passes School Safety and Gun Violence Bill
Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a broad bill intended to step up safety in schools and curtail gun violence on Friday. The legislation marks a major break from Republican tradition. Scott, himself a member of the GOP, rattled the National Rifle Association by raising the minimum age to purchase firearms from 18 to 21, along
What to Consider Before Filing a Case Regarding a Car Accident
So, you’ve been involved in a car accident caused by a negligent driver. You may be dealing with injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, emotional distress, vehicle repair costs, insurance company hassles, and a number of other complications. Before filing a case in court, however, you should consider the following factors.
FTC Can Move Forward With Lawsuit Against Internet Provider
FTC Can Move Forward With Lawsuit Against Internet Provider
Why is the Rate of Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise?
According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, the roads are getting more and more dangerous for pedestrians. After decades of experiencing a decline in “the rate of fatal car accidents, numbers have crept back up in recent years,” especially those concerning pedestrian fatalities. Just how many pedestrians are losing their lives each year? Well, according to the most recent Transportation Department data, “nearly 6,000 pedestrians were struck and killed by vehicles on public roads” in 2016.
CBD Legality: Conflicting State and Federal Marijuana Laws Create Regulatory Confusion
There has never been much logic to marijuana laws. In 1970, cannabis, the least dangerous of drugs, was placed on Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act along with heroin and LSD. Schedule I is for the irredeemable drugs, the ones that have no good use, not even for terminal cancer patients. Marijuana had been
Civil Rights Advocates Sue East Mississippi Correctional Facility Over ‘Barbaric’ Living Conditions
On Monday, attorneys for inmates at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility opened arguments in a class-action suit alleging barbaric conditions afflicting over a thousand prisoners. Both sides, according to the Clarion Ledger, presented their cases before U.S. District Judge William Barbour, Jr., on Monday. The juryless trial – expected to last up to six weeks
Ohio Files Another Lawsuit Addressing Opioid Crisis, Targeting Distributors
Ohio Files Another Lawsuit Addressing Opioid Crisis, Targeting Distributors