Police Confront Black Man for Picking Up Trash at His Home
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Boulder, Colorado, police have launched an investigation into a video that surfaced showing a white police officer pulling a gun on a black man who was picking up trash at his own home. The officer approached the man, who was holding a bucket and a trash picker, and the “suspect” responded that he lived at … read more Police Confront Black Man for Picking Up Trash at His Home
Fake Fish on Your Plate?
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Delicious fish or…something else? Frequent claims of “fake news” have become a rallying cry for those who don’t like what’s being reported, but now there’s something even more sinister to worry about: fake fish on your plate. A new study by Oceana, a conservation group, warns that DNA tests on popular fish dishes prove that … read more Fake Fish on Your Plate?
Americans Unhappy, Suicide Rates Skyrocket
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Despite claims that America has “the most advanced healthcare system” and the best hospitals in the world, life expectancy in the U.S. has fallen for the third year in a row. The reason? A disturbing jump in the suicide rate and drug overdose deaths fueled by highly addictive opioids. This latest drop is the worst … read more Americans Unhappy, Suicide Rates Skyrocket
Judge Blasts Insurer for Putting Profits Over Patients’ Health
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Note to Insurers: Americans don’t have money to burn on healthcare A federal judge blasted a subsidiary of United Healthcare, the nation’s largest health insurer, for putting its bottom line profit over the needs of patients seeking mental health care and substance abuse treatment. In a landmark ruling, the judge lambasted the insurer for illegally … read more Judge Blasts Insurer for Putting Profits Over Patients’ Health