In addition to dodging its fair share of taxes, Pfizer—maker of Celebrex, Lipitor, Lyrica, and Viagra, among many other health-care products—has also been aggressively raising … Pfizer: tax dodger, price gougerRead more
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Brazilian State Suspends Larvicide Use After Reports Point to Microcephaly Link
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has suspended the use of a larvicide after reports pointed to a potential link between the chemical … Brazilian State Suspends Larvicide Use After Reports Point to Microcephaly LinkRead more
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Half the world to be short-sighted by 2050
Half the world’s population (nearly 5 billion) will be short-sighted (myopic) by 2050, with up to one-fifth of them (1 billion) at a significantly increased … Half the world to be short-sighted by 2050Read more
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Police Use of Dogs as Instruments of Violence Targets People of Color
An investigation conducted by several independent news outlets and coordinated by The Marshall Project lays bare mounting evidence of extensive and disproportionate police dog use … Police Use of Dogs as Instruments of Violence Targets People of ColorRead more
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Oil and natural gas production emit more methane than previously thought
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is underestimating methane emissions from oil and gas production in its annual Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks, … Oil and natural gas production emit more methane than previously thoughtRead more
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“Happy Birthday” is public domain, former owner Warner/Chapell to pay $14M
After raking in dozens of millions in licensing fees, Warner/Chappell has admitted that it doesn’t own the rights to the song “Happy Birthday”. The music … “Happy Birthday” is public domain, former owner Warner/Chapell to pay $14MRead more
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Cleveland Asked Tamir Rice’s Family to Pay $500 for Their Child’s Last Ambulance Ride
Less than two months after a grand jury decided not to indict the Cleveland police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice, the city … Cleveland Asked Tamir Rice’s Family to Pay $500 for Their Child’s Last Ambulance RideRead more
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GEO Group Used Pesticide as COVID Disinfectant Inside Immigration Jail
The Environmental Protection Agency has faulted the private prison company GEO Group for using a pesticide as a coronavirus disinfectant up to 50 times a … GEO Group Used Pesticide as COVID Disinfectant Inside Immigration JailRead more
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1 in 5 Capitol Insurrectionists Tied to U.S. Military
Nearly one in five people facing charges related to the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol had some connection to the military, including at least … 1 in 5 Capitol Insurrectionists Tied to U.S. MilitaryRead more
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Global Ban on Glyphosate
President of the Portuguese Medical Association, José Manuel Silva, is calling for a worldwide ban on Big Ag’s most used herbicide, glyphosate. With so many … Global Ban on GlyphosateRead more