Loop: Consumer Coup or Pig in Lipstick?
Tom Szaky’s new shopping platform, Loop, is being hailed as our savior from single use plastic waste, but real green solutions don’t scale up that well.
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Family to Receive $1 Million in Inmate Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Family of Chicago man held in custody and denied medical treatment will settle for $1 million. The current state of Illinois’ correctional facility healthcare system is an ongoing issue.
Family of Chesapeake Man Files Lawsuit Against Citywide Protection Services, Inc., and Others Over Pokémon Go Death
Security guard Johnathan Cromwell, Citywide Protection Services, Inc., and Riverwalk Community Association, Inc. were recently named in a lawsuit filed by the family of Jiansheng Chen in connection to his 2017 death.
I.C.E. Used Fake University of Farmington in “Pay-to-Stay” Immigration Sting
For years, the Department of Homeland Security and I.C.E managed the University of Farmington’s website and staffed its phone lines. While the college wasn’t real, its applicants were–and the government says most were trying to take advantage of U.S. immigration law.
Mark Zuckerberg Under Fire After Reveal Report Exposes Facebook’s Profiteering Off Children
A Reveal News report dug into a 2016 settlement to uncover evidence of Facebook taking advantage of children. For years, the company employed dubious tactics designed to infiltrate parents’ pocketbooks through their own kids’ addiction to online games.
New York Opens Investigate into Apple for Dragging Feet on FaceTime Vulnerability Bug
New York is poised to leverage its offices against Apple, which allegedly dragged its feet in letting the public know about a worrying vulnerability in its popular FaceTime app.
Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Nuggets Over Contamination Concerns
Tyson Foods, Inc. recently recalled packages of chicken nuggets over concerns they may be contaminated with rubber.
Blood Pressure Drug Recalls Reveal Global Manufacturing Problems
The recall of three popular blood pressure drugs has lead to a look at overseas manufacturing issues.
Family Fosters and Adopts Children Born to Opioid-Addicted Mothers
Babies are being born to opioid-addicted mothers at alarming rates. One Massachusetts family is doing their part to help by fostering these children, and even adopting a few. They hope to inspire more families to do the same.
Judge Stalls Motel 6 Immigration Settlement
Motel 6 might pay millions to former guests at two of its Phoenix-area outlets. However, a federal judge involved in proceedings wants attorneys to supply more information before signing off on the massive award.