N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Orders State Agencies to Investigate Facebook
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is adding to Facebook’s woes, promising an investigation after reports indicated the company receives sensitive data from third-party apps.
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New Jersey Poised to Ban Asbestos
After the EPA loosened its grip on asbestos last summer, New Jersey, along with state attorneys general and health advocates, have begun pushing back.
Judge Clears Way for Price Lawsuit Against Insulin Manufacturers
Judge denies a motion to dismiss a case against three major drug companies over allegations of price gauging and making it too expensive for diabetics to obtain life-saving insulin.
Too Much Stuff
After nearly a century of industrial consumerist culture, we have too much stuff. As we start to unpack and purge, let’s find a different way to live.
Maryland Considering Bill to Treat Opioid Addiction with Medical Marijuana
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would list medical marijuana as an effective treatment option for opioid use disorder.
Boston Market Recalls Frozen Meals Due to Potential Plastic, Glass Contamination
Last week, more than 173,000 pounds of frozen Boston Market rib patties were recalled over concerns they may be contaminated with glass and plastic pieces.
Michael Jackson’s Estate Sues HBO Over Upcoming Child Abuse Documentary
The HBO production, slated to air next month, centers on two men who claim to have been abused by Jackson as children.
Connecticut Settlement Shows Schools Can’t Get Pledge of Allegiance Rights Right
Even though students can’t legally be compelled to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance, districts across the country keep punishing students for exercising their rights.
Covington Catholic Student Sues The Washington Post for $250M
Earlier this week, Nick Sandmann’s laywers, Lin Wood and Todd McMurtry, filed a $250 million lawsuit against The Washington Post regarding how it treated Sandmann in the aftermath of the January Lincoln Memorial incident.
FDA Send a Clear Warning to McKesson Regarding Illegitimate Shipments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sent a warning letter to drug distributor McKesson for incidents in which pharmacies received tampered with shipments of opioids.