Police Confront Black Man for Picking Up Trash at His Home
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?
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
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
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