Catholic Church Admits Massive Sex Abuse Settlements to Rhode Island Lawmakers
Petitioning lawmakers last week, the Diocese of Providence admitted to hundreds of sex abuse claims for tens of millions of dollars.
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Elementary School Pays Fine for Mold, Asbestos in Kindergarten Wing
An elementary school will pay a substantial fine for exposing its kindergarteners to mold and asbestos.
Iowa Business Leaders Say State Needs More Immigrants to Empower its Economy
Faced with a sluggish economy and a lack of local talent, Iowa business leaders are demanding leniency for legal and illegal immigrants alike.
Research Suggests Cough Medicine Really Isn’t That Effective
There is no solid evidence that over-the-counter cough medicines work any better than old-fashioned homeopathic remedies.
Catholic Church Promises Further Reforms to Curb Child Sex Abuse
High-ranking Catholic officials in the U.S. are promising big changes, but critics of the Church say it’s playing little more than an old trick: waiting without ever really reforming.
AgeVital Pharmacy Settles Allegations of Fraud for $775,000
Florida pharmacy, AgeVital, is set to pay at least $775,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging fraud brought about by a patient who received unwanted medications.
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.
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.