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In the face of a disaster, we often consider long-term impacts to the economy and to the environment. But in that consideration, we may forget how these natural disasters affect the people displaced by them.
Roughly 10,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes after the Edenville dam… Read more
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A disability can turn your entire life upside down physically, emotionally, and financially. While Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can provide financial help for disabled individuals, applications are complex and frequently denied. Various medical conditions and disabilities can be… Read more
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Creme of Nature is one of the most popular hair relaxers in the country, especially among Black women. This hair relaxer has been around for over four decades and has made billions of dollars for manufacturers, distributors, marketers, and other parties involved in the production chain. However,… Read more
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The following product recalls have been announced this week—make sure you’re in the know.
Hyundai Genesis Vehicles
Hyundai is recalling 90,907 of its Genesis vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short which can result in an engine fire while the car is parked or… Read more
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According to a recent CNN article, anti-bullying
laws are making a positive change. In 2005, the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention reported that 28% of
students were being bullied. Today that number has dropped to 20% of
students reporting that they are being bullied.
A new… Read more
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For Carmen, life took an unexpected turn after an accident that left him grappling with challenges he never anticipated. Routine tasks became daunting challenges."When my accident happened, I couldn't even push a lawnmower. I had to hire someone to cut my own grass, which was kind of humiliating to… Read more
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Residents of the Lehigh Valley in southeastern Pennsylvania may have been subjected to poisonous ethylene oxide emissions that can cause cancer.Ethylene oxide, used at the B. Braun plant in Allentown to sterilize medical equipment, is widely recognized by health experts as a human carcinogen. For… Read more
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Several studies have linked Lipitor and other cholesterol-lowering statin drugs to an increased risk of diabetes, particularly in middle-aged and older women.It is believed that the maker of Lipitor, Pfizer, Inc., failed to properly warn consumers of this risk, which resulted in… Read more
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In a serious safety move, Ford has issued a "do not drive" advisory affecting certain vehicles with Takata airbag inflators that could rupture upon deployment. The advisory covers several vehicle models manufactured between 2004 and 2014, including popular models like the Ford Mustang, Ford Ranger… Read more
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When an elderly person loses money to a scam, families often hear the same painful explanation: the victim authorized the transactions, so the bank is not responsible.But elder financial exploitation is not always that simple.Scammers do not usually steal from older adults by force. They persuade,… Read more
