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J&J Must Pay $18.8 Million to California Cancer Patient in Baby Powder Suit

Johnson & Johnson’s must pay $18.8 million to a California man who said he developed cancer from exposure to its baby powder, a jury decided on Tuesday, a setback for the company as it seeks to settle thousands of similar cases over its talc-based products in U.S. bankruptcy court. The jury ruled in favor of…


Labor Legend Honoured for a Lifetime of Service

Former federal Labor leader Simon Crean, considered a giant of the labour movement, will be farewelled today in Melbourne. The 74-year-old will be laid to rest in a state funeral on July 20 at the Victorian capital’s St Paul’s Cathedral. The Labor stalwart leaves behind devastated family and friends after his sudden death last month…


Toxic Chemicals Found in 45 Percent of US Water: Here’s Where | Facts Matter

A new study was just released showing that at least 45 percent of American tap water contains what are known as forever chemicals. This five-year-long study was conducted across the nation from 2016 to 2021. What is perhaps the most startling revelation in this paper is that this was actually the first government study of…


Former Iowa College Football Star Cody Ince ‘Unexpectedly’ Dies at 23

Cody Ince, a former offensive lineman for the University of Iowa, was found dead on July 15 at his home in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, according to his obituary. He was 23. In a statement posted to the Hawkeyes Football official Twitter page, the program’s head coach said the team was incredibly saddened to hear about Mr….


Stock Market Today: Wall Street Climbs Again to Tack More Onto Its Big Rally for the Year

NEW YORK—Another tick higher for Wall Street Wednesday added to its big rally for the year following profit reports from a spate of banks and other big U.S. companies. The S&P 500 rose 10.74, or 0.2 percent, to 4,565.72. After its seventh gain the last eight days, it’s now up nearly 19 percent for the…


California Bill Aims to Protect Children From Cannabis Candy Poisoning

With hospitals around the state reporting a rise in emergency room visits of children exposed to cannabis products, lawmakers are considering a proposal to target packaging that is attractive to minors by imposing stricter regulations on labeling and marketing practices. Assembly Bill 1207, authored by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin (D-Thousand Oaks), would ban cannabis products that…


Prodigy Warns Congress About China’s AI Ambition

The race for AI is ramping up. The United States grapples to maintain its lead, as China picks up the pace. Now a key leader in the area is warning Washington that it can’t afford to lose. A former secretary of state arrives in Beijing for a surprise visit—as a friend to China, in his…


The double-edged sword of California Green Energy | John Baker

“In the name of green energy, we’re sacrificing wildlife species. Because of the power mandates, we’re unable to enforce the take of that. I don’t think they have thought what that cost is to us as Californians and to the environment as a whole.” Siyamak sits down with John Baker, retired Assistant Chief with California…


One-Man Crime Spree Leads to 3 Carjackings, 2 Injured Officers in Southern California

LOS ANGELES—A man who allegedly stole a vehicle in Ventura County on July 19 and fled into Los Angeles County was eventually boxed in by pursuing officers and arrested after carjacking two other vehicles, leading police on a car chase that led back to Ventura County, topping 100 mph, and causing a crash which injured…


One-Man Crime Spree Leads to 3 Carjackings, 2 Injured Police Officers

LOS ANGELES—A man who allegedly stole a vehicle in Ventura County on July 19 and fled into Los Angeles County was eventually boxed in by pursuing officers and arrested after carjacking two other vehicles, leading police on a car chase that led back to Ventura County, topping 100 mph, and causing a crash which injured…