Shutdown Boosts Immigration Backlogs in Illinois, Minnesota and Elsewhere
A government shutdown is causing thousands of immigration cases and hearings to be canceled or pushed back by years.
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Guam’s Catholic Church Declares Bankruptcy Amid Child Abuse Claims
Guam’s archdiocese filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition Wednesday, hoping to curb a massive lawsuit and provide some relief to nearly 200 victims of a former Catholic official.
Never Post Pictures of Your Car Accident on Social Media
The temptation to share everything on social media – from your lunch to your pets – is strong. However, some things should never be shared. Pictures of your car accident are near the top of the list.
Creative Efforts are Saving the Lives of Addicts
Out-of-the-box efforts to curtail the effects of the opioid epidemic have proven to be most helpful, but there is much work still to be done.
Specialized Bicycles Recalls Road and Multi-Surface Bikes Over Headset Assembly Issue
Specialized Bicycles is recalling a variety of popular road and multi-surface bikes over concerns that the headset assembly may be defective.
EU Court Strips McDonald’s of ‘Big Mac’ Trademark
After two years of litigation in a European Union court, McDonald’s has lost its right to the ‘Big Mac’ trademark across the continent.
Polster Will Not Sanction AG for 60 Minutes Comments
Judge Dan Polster watched the ’60 Minutes’ segment that ran on CBS last month interviewing Republican Attorney General and Governor-elect Mike DeWine along with two attorneys and had read the transcript. He will not sanction DeWine or the attorneys for the statements made.
Judge: No Relief for Furloughed Federal Workers
An assortment of federal workers’ unions are suing the government, many saying their employees are being forced to work without pay. But a recent ruling could put a halter any hope for relief.
Test Strips Tell Users Whether Fentanyl is in Street Drugs
New test strips, when dipped in the residue of cooked heroin or when a little water is added to empty bags of cocaine, will tell a user if the drug is laced with fentanyl. One line indicates that the drugs are positive for fentanyl. Two lines mean the result is negative.
D.A.R.E. is Back with a New Focus Amid Opioid Crisis
Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.) is tackling the nationwide opioid crisis by including it in its curriculum for the first time. The well-known anti-drug program delivered in schools now offers a new section on opioid and prescription drug abuse.