Consumer products giant Johnson & Johnson is appealing an Oklahoma judge’s $572 million order against the company and its subsidiaries for helping fuel the state’s opioid crisis. The company filed an appeal with the Oklahoma Supreme Court on Wednesday, arguing the ruling was an “unprecedented interpretation of Oklahoma public nuisance law.” The judge’s decision that […]
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Adults can be so childish sometimes ― especially when it comes to outrage aimed at teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg. Comedy writers Evan Williams and Mark Humphries have brilliantly captured how ridiculous grown-ass humans look when they express their frustrations with the 16-year-old Swede in a hilarious sketch about a helpline for adults who, well, want
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Image copyright Getty Images Customers of NatWest’s online business banking service have seen other companies’ balances and transactions after logging in. Bankline allows online management of accounts and says on its website that it offers “security you can trust”. But customers said that after logging in, they had seen details of a different account holder.
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Advocacy groups at a meeting with Facebook are criticizing the tech giant’s announcement earlier this week that it won’t remove newsworthy posts from politicians even if they’re misleading or break the site’s rules. Facebook and civil rights group Color of Change are hosting a meeting Thursday in Atlanta to discuss problems around discrimination, racism and
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Orlando Arcia doubled with the bases loaded, and the Milwaukee Brewers shook off the fizz from their playoffs-clinching celebration to close on the NL Central lead Thursday, beating the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 for their seventh straight victory. The Brewers earned at least a wild card with a 9-2 win on Wednesday night, dousing each other
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Washington has been roiled by revelations about President Trump’s contacts with the Ukrainian president. A whistle-blower complaint alleges that Mr. Trump tried to press Ukraine to interfere in the 2020 election by investigating a rival, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. The report prompted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to announce a formal impeachment inquiry
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Bisexuals make up the largest share of the LGBTQ+ population in the U.S. In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 5.5% of women and 2% of men said they were bisexual. Despite those numbers, those who identify as bisexual tend to get the short shrift in and outside the LGBTQ+ community.
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Heavy metal fan Ash began doing drag two years ago after watching hit US show, RuPaul’s Drag Race. But the 27-year-old was worried how people would react to his drag persona – Maria Weaver Rose – on the metal scene in his home city of Stoke-on-Trent. They loved it, leaving Ash keen to inspire people
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Image copyright Getty Images Boeing needs to pay more heed to how pilots react to emergencies in its safety assessment of the 737 Max plane, US transport chiefs have said. The 737 Max has been grounded since March following two fatal crashes. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) must decide if the plane is safe.
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Patrick Mahomes was put on his backside before he had time to blink, a mix-up along his offensive leaving one of the Baltimore Ravens’ big defensive linemen with a clear path to the quarterback. A year ago, Mahomes probably would have picked himself up, made sure all his limbs were still attached, then walked back
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