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Nuclear Bunker Sales Increase, Despite Warnings Against Effectiveness
Critics warn that bunkers create a false notion that a nuclear war is survivable.Inc. - 5h -
DOJ files complaint against CVS for facilitating unlawful sale of prescription opioids
The Justice Department has unsealed a civil complaint alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled unlawful prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances ActABC News - 6h -
DOJ files lawsuit against CVS alleging controlled substances violations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued CVS Health, accusing the pharmaceutical giant of contributing to the opioid crisis by knowingly filling unlawful prescriptions to boost corporate ...The Hill - 6h -
DOJ against Jan. 6 defendant attending Trump inauguration
Prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject a request from a defendant convicted for participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to attend Trump's inauguration.ABC News - 12h -
Drugmakers Paid PBMs Not to Restrict Opioid Prescriptions
Drugmakers including Purdue Pharma paid pharmacy benefit managers not to restrict painkiller prescriptions, a New York Times investigation found.The New York Times - 1d -
Florida filing new charge against alleged would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh
The state of Florida has charged Ryan Wesley Routh — the man accused of attempting to assassinate President-elect Trump at one of his Florida golf courses — with attempted felony murder, Florida ...The Hill - 14h -
Watchdog hits shadowy group with ‘straw donor’ complaint
Campaign Legal Center filed a “straw donor” complaint, shared exclusively with The Hill, alleging a mysterious group funneled more than $1 million into a super PAC shortly before the 2024 general ...The Hill - 15h -
Death of student in Amsterdam unlawful, coroner says
Danny Castledine, 22, from Nottinghamshire, sustained 44 wounds near the Singel canal in Amsterdam.BBC News - 1d -
CVS’s stock seeing worst month in decades as drug seller gets criticism from both parties
Roles of drug “middlemen” are taking punches from the right by Donald Trump and from the left by Elizabeth Warren.MarketWatch - 1d -
McKinsey Will Pay $650 Million in U.S. Opioid Charges Case
The fee will resolve a charge regarding McKinsey advice to Perdue Pharma about painkiller sales.Inc. - 2d -
This Year Embrace Facilitation Over the Myth of Superheroes
We’re all prone to believing management mythology—here’s how to cure that.Inc. - 4d -
Texas sues New York doctor for telemedicine prescription of abortion pills
Texas sued a New York physician for prescribing a woman abortion pills, according to a lawsuit filed by state Attorney General Ken Paxton.NBC News - 5d -
McKinsey to Pay $650 Million in Opioid Settlement With Justice Department
A former senior partner will also plead guilty to obstruction of justice after destroying company documents.The New York Times - 5d -
Texas sues New York doctor for telehealth abortion pill prescription
Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Dallas-area woman via telemedicine.CBS News - 5d -
McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales
McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed in VirginiaABC News - 5d -
Prosecutors label $650mn McKinsey opioid pact a warning to consultants
Firm settles criminal investigation and former senior partner admits obstruction of justiceFinancial Times - 5d -
McKinsey to pay $650m to resolve US investigation into opioid crisis role
Consultancy giant agrees to two criminal counts, including for conspiring with drug manufacturers, in DoJ settlement. The consultancy giant McKinsey has agreed to pay the US Department of Justice ...The Guardian - 5d -
McKinsey agrees to $650 million settlement over opioids work
Consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma.CBS News - 5d -
DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
DoorDash is requiring its drivers to verify their identities more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized account sharingABC News - 6d -
House Republicans launch investigation into CVS Caremark for potential antitrust violations
House Republicans want to know whether pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) CVS Caremark violated federal antitrust laws by threatening independent pharmacies to keep them from using money-saving tools ...The Hill - 6d -
Ohio Supreme Court sides with pharmacies in appeal of $650 million opioid judgment
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that Ohio's product liability law prohibits counties from bringing public-nuisance claims against national pharmaceutical chains as they did as part of national ...ABC News - Dec. 11 -
Federal bankruptcy judge rules against sale of Alex Jones InfoWars to The Onion
A federal bankruptcy judge denied the sale of Alex Jones’s InfoWars to The Onion on Wednesday, citing a lack of transparency in the auction process as reason for rejection. “I don’t think anyone ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
TikTok files challenge against Canadian government order to dissolve its business in the country
TikTok has challenged a Canadian government order to shut down the Chinese video-sharing app’s business operations in the country that was imposed over national security concernsABC News - Dec. 11 -
Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.
In Louisa, an unbearable social crisis has become the main source of economic opportunity.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Agent: Arenado willing to play 1B to facilitate trade
The agent for Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado said Tuesday his client is willing to switch positions if it helps facilitate a trade, but that the eight-time All-Star is "not going to go just ...ESPN - Dec. 10 -
Cardinals' Nolan Arenado willing to switch from 3B to facilitate trade to a contender, per agent
Arenado reportedly has a list of six teams for which he's willing to accept a trade.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 11 -
Murder charge filed against UnitedHealthcare CEO suspect in New York
A murder charge was filed in New York on Monday night against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Trump announces new picks for roles at OMB and DOJ
President-elect Trump announced new picks for roles at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday. The president-elect said in posts on Truth Social that ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Marathon times: is it ever a good idea to include yours on your CV?
Recruiters say young people are trying to impress by detailing their pastimes on job applications, including everything from fitness goals to ‘having a brat summer’. Name: Marathon times.. Age: ...The Guardian - Dec. 9 -
Acadia Healthcare’s Methadone Clinics Face Fraud Complaints
Acadia Healthcare falsifies records at its methadone clinics and enrolls patients who aren’t addicted to opioids, a Times investigation found.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Memphis police use 'excessive force,' discriminate against Black people: DOJ
The Memphis Police Department (MPD) regularly uses “excessive force” and unlawfully discriminates against Black people, according to the findings of a Justice Department investigation released ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Source: Storm's Loyd seeks trade after complaint
All-Star guard Jewell Loyd has requested a trade from the Storm, a source confirmed to ESPN, following the conclusion of an external investigation into allegations of harassment and bullying by the ...ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Prescription fills for weight loss drugs Zepbound and Wegovy more than doubled in 2024, GoodRx says
The jump in prescription fills comes despite limited insurance coverage and high out-of-pocket costs for Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
DOJ: Memphis police discriminate against Black people, use excessive force
The Justice Department report marked the conclusion of an investigation that began six months after Tyre Nichols was kicked, punched and hit with a police baton as five officers tried to arrest ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Activists file second impeachment complaint against embattled Philippine Vice President Duterte
A group led by left-wing activists has filed a second impeachment complaint against the Philippine vice president over her alleged misuse of government funds and demanded that she be permanently ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump team agrees to DoJ background checks for nominees
Transition officials sign agreement after weeks-long delay as teams of investigators ready to process clearances. Donald Trump’s transition team on Tuesday signed an agreement to allow the US ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Trump transition signs MOU with DOJ to facilitate FBI background checks
President-elect Trump’s transition team announced Tuesday it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department, which will allow the FBI to conduct background checks for ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Pete Hegseth forced out of nonprofit role in 2016 after series of complaints
CBS News has confirmed President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, was forced to step down as head of a veterans' rights group in 2016 following a series of ...CBS News - Dec. 2 -
Ex-House staffer facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition: Capitol Police
A former House staffer is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition after “officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition” in his bag at the Cannon House Office ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Namibia's female VP leads in presidential election marred by problems and opposition complaints
Namibia’s ruling party presidential candidate leads in early results of an election characterized by technical problems which caused voting to be extended for three daysABC News - Dec. 2