Opioid Case Against Johnson & Johnson Is In The Hands Of Oklahoma Judge
After a seven-week trial, a judge in Oklahoma is now considering whether Johnson & Johnson should be held responsible for the state’s opioid epidemic. The state is asking for more than $17 billion.
As Federal Regulations Lag, States Take Action Against PFAS Chemicals
Frustrated with federal inaction, states such as New Hampshire, are taking their own measures against a class of pollutants known as “forever chemicals”
‘He Says Stupid Stuff’: Amid Outrage, Supporters Shrug Off Trump’s Racist Language
“I think that as negative as he is, and as much as a trouble-maker as he is,” says Chris Kennedy, “[Trump] is contributing to a very positive forward momentum.”
Yosemite Hotels Get Their Historic Names Back After Trademark Dispute
The Majestic Yosemite Hotel is back to its original name, The Ahwahnee. And a set of cabins that was temporarily called Half Dome Village now carries its historic name, Camp Curry.
Puerto Rico Governor Defies Calls To Resign Amid Growing Protests Over Text Chats
Monday marked three days of demonstrations against Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, after the publication of private conversations containing repugnant slurs against women and homosexuals, among other insults.
‘Go Back Where You Came From’: The Long Rhetorical Roots Of Trump’s Racist Tweets
When the president told several young congresswomen of color to “go back” to where they came from, he borrowed nativist language about as old as the country itself. Here’s a little history.
Hawaii Protesters Block Access Road To Stop Construction Of Massive Telescope
Native Hawaiians chained themselves to a grate in a road to stop work on the controversial Mauna Kea project on what they say is sacred land. Development is scheduled to begin this week.
Oklahoma Opioid Trial Ends
Monday was the last day in a widely-watched trial about opioid addiction in Oklahoma. The state sued opioid manufacturers, but only Johnson & Johnson fought it in court after others settled.
More Than 1 Million People Agree To ‘Storm Area 51,’ But The Air Force Says Stay Home
The top-secret base is not accessible to the public, though it has become a tourist destination. The event began as an Internet joke but some people apparently are really planning to attend.
2 Major Airlines Cancel Thousands Of Boeing Max Flights Through November
The Federal Aviation Administration found a new problem in Boeing’s max plane last month, so it will like be several more months before the troubled plane is certified to fly passengers again.
Crowds Gather Each Week In Wisconsin To Watch Their Teams Play Ball — In Snowshoes
Snowshoe baseball commentator Jimmy Soyck says you can’t actually run in snowshoes. It’s all in the shuffle.
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