Babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure as toddlers and these differences in blood pressure may translate into improved … Breastfeeding, even for a few days, linked to lower blood pressure in early childhoodRead more
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Lawyer, Who Sued Chevron over Amazon Oil Spills, Blasts Contempt of Court Conviction
A federal judge has found environmental and human rights lawyer Steven Donziger guilty of six counts of criminal contempt of court after he refused to … Lawyer, Who Sued Chevron over Amazon Oil Spills, Blasts Contempt of Court ConvictionRead more
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Apple sued in nightmare case involving teen wrongly accused of shoplifting
Apple and its security contractor Security Industry Specialists (SIS) were sued on Friday in Massachusetts as part of a multijurisdictional defamation and malicious prosecution complaint … Apple sued in nightmare case involving teen wrongly accused of shopliftingRead more
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U.S. military trained Colombians are in Haiti assassination plot, Pentagon says
Some of the former Colombian servicemen arrested after last week’s assassination of Haiti’s president previously received U.S. military training, according to the Pentagon, raising fresh … U.S. military trained Colombians are in Haiti assassination plot, Pentagon saysRead more
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Harvard University of ‘spiritual bankruptcy’
Author, activist and scholar Cornel West has resigned from his role as professor at Harvard University, accusing the institution of “an intellectual and spiritual bankruptcy … Harvard University of ‘spiritual bankruptcy’Read more
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Exxon lobbyists paid the 6 Democrats named in sting video nearly $333,000
Exxon Mobil Corp. lobbyist Keith McCoy listed six Democrats the oil giant saw as key allies to push its legislative agenda in the Senate in … Exxon lobbyists paid the 6 Democrats named in sting video nearly $333,000Read more
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New York Times marks 50 years since Pentagon Papers, ignoring persecution of Julian Assange
This week marks 50 years since the publication in the New York Times of the Pentagon Papers, which played a significant role in galvanizing popular … New York Times marks 50 years since Pentagon Papers, ignoring persecution of Julian AssangeRead more
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Funds Held by Indians in Swiss Banks is Highest in 13 Years in 2020
Funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over … Funds Held by Indians in Swiss Banks is Highest in 13 Years in 2020Read more
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Guantánamo is gulag of our time, says Amnesty
Britain and the US are betraying the cause of human rights in pursuit of their “war on terror”, Amnesty International says in its annual report … Guantánamo is gulag of our time, says AmnestyRead more
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Social media platforms like Facebook are killing people
A reporter asked the president if he had a message for social media companies about Covid misinformation. President Biden replied, “They’re killing people. Look, the … Social media platforms like Facebook are killing peopleRead more