Bend Over, Be Governed, and Like It!
The legislative landscape is changing, as the party that promised Freedom is now telling us to bend over, accept the erosion of our rights, and like it.
Woman Given a Four-Year Probation Sentence After Stealing State’s Money
Woman Given a Four-Year Probation Sentence After Stealing State’s Money
Judge Says Income Should be Considered When Determining Bail
Judge Says Income Should be Considered When Determining Bail
Former Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle: ‘Release Me, I’m Not As Bad As Larry Nassar”
Disgraced former Subway spokesman Jared Fogle is trying to secure himself a reprieve from prison through unusual means. In a move that’s already raised eyebrows across the nation, convicted pedophile Fogle is invoking the name of another infamous criminal accused of abusing children: Larry Nassar. Reported first by The Blast and aptly summarized in People,
Sen. Jeff Flake Eager to Sponsor Short-Term Immigration Fix After Week of Failed Debates
Arizona Senator Jeff Flake has an immigration plan he hopes can unite the chamber after a week’s worth of failed debates. According to Politico.com, Flake – who’s due to retire after his term concludes – is eager lay out his proposal once the Senate returns from next week’s recess. The Republican is trying to arrange
More and More Patients Avoid Trips to Their Doctors Over High Healthcare Costs
No one actually enjoys paying high patient healthcare costs, but if it came down to life-saving treatment, or suffering from an uncomfortable, painful, or even fatal condition, wouldn’t you visit your doctor and get the help you need? Unfortunately, the opposite is happening. According to a recent survey “conducted by 20|20 Research in partnership with CarePayment,” more and more patients “are delaying medical care or forgoing treatment altogether because of increasingly high patient healthcare costs.”
New Study Finds Link Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Cancer Risk
Many people already know that a diet high in processed foods isn’t exactly a healthy one, but now a new study has emerged that found a “strong link between consuming ‘ultra-processed’ foods such as soft drinks and packaged snacks and the risk of developing cancer.” The study itself examined 100,000 individuals and determined that other types of ultra-processed foods include “sweets; mass-produced, pre-packaged bread; processed meat products, such as hot dogs and chicken nuggets; instant soups; and pre-prepared packaged meals.”
Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., FSIS Recall Chicken Patties Contaminated with Rubber
If you’re a fan of chicken patties, this recall notice is for you. Earlier today Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., of Waco, Texas and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced a recall for “approximately 101,310 pounds of ready-to-eat breaded chicken patties that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically rubber.” Fortunately, there have been no reports of consumers falling ill from consuming the recalled patties. But how was the problem discovered in the first place? How can consumers tell if they have one of the recalled packages of chicken patties?
Recent Comments Draw Attention of Shaun White Accuser
As the winter Olympics continue, recent comments made by gold medal winner Shaun White managed to cause quite a stir and reminded many of a lawsuit between the Olympic snowboarder and the former drummer of his band Bad Things, Lena Zawaideh, that was settled last year. Not exactly the type of attention White was hoping for shortly after winning his “third Olympic gold medal in the men’s half pipe at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics.” But what happened? Well, earlier this week while attending a news conference, White was asked about the lawsuit and whether he thought Zawaideh’s allegations of sexual misconduct “would tarnish his legacy.” In response, White replied, “You know honestly, I’m here to talk about the Olympics, not, you know, gossip. But I don’t think so.”
Lawsuit Filed Against Molina Healthcare on Allegations of Disability Discrimination
With the support of a state human rights panel, an Augusta woman, Angela S. Johnson, filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Molina Healthcare in federal court. As part of her lawsuit, she is seeking “back wages and other damages as well as an order forcing Molina Information Systems LLC to provide civil rights training for human resources workers and supervisors on provisions around disability employment discrimination.” But what happened? What kind of disability discrimination did Johnson face?