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McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work
Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale of painkillers like OxyContin.The New York Times - Business -
McKinsey Is Under Criminal Investigation for Its Opioid Work
Federal prosecutors are examining the consulting company’s role in helping “turbocharge” the sale of painkillers like OxyContin.The New York Times - Top stories -
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into McKinsey related to its past role in advising some of the largest U.S. opioid manufacturers on how to boost sales.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Under Construction: A Remodeled House and Requited Love
Caroline Franklin, a teacher, and Kevin Wilkes, an architect, dated in high school, and then again 49 years later.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Dozens arrested in California and Texas as campus administrators move to shut down protests – live
More than 60 people, including a journalist, arrested at University of Southern California and University of Texas at Austin. Campus protests: full storyMike Johnson, the Republican House speaker, will visit Columbia University today to speak to ...The Guardian - World - California -
White House slams Republicans for stalling foreign aid
President Biden signed a $95 billion foreign aid package Wednesday, hours after it cleared the Senate. The majority is earmarked for the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas wars. CBS News' Nancy Cordes and Nikole Killion have the latest.CBS News - Top stories - Republican Party -
Johnson: Republicans ‘don’t have a functioning majority’ in the House
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) joined Jesse Watters Wednesday to discuss the massive foreign aid package that recently passed both chambers, and the difficulties Republicans have faced getting immigration-related reforms passed with a Democratic ...The Hill - Politics - Republican Party -
George Will: House Republicans voted to endanger 'civilization' with Ukraine aid opposition
George Will, a conservative columnist for The Washington Post, went after House Republicans who recently voted against more aid to Ukraine in a Wednesday opinion piece in the Post. In the opinion, highlighted by Mediaite, Will said the 112 ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Cisco Systems joins Microsoft, IBM in Vatican pledge to ensure ethical use and development of AI
Tech giant Cisco Systems has joined Microsoft and IBM in signing onto a Vatican-sponsored pledge to ensure artificial intelligence is developed and used ethicallyABC News - World -
Egg labels, egg-splained: from cage-free to free-range, how to eat ethically and economically
Egg cartons are labeled with all sorts of descriptors in the US, making grocery shopping a confusing experience. Experts tell us what these labels mean and how to shop. Shopping for eggs at the grocery store can be a confusing experience. Cartons ...The Guardian - World -
Pope to bring his call for ethical artificial intelligence to G7 summit in June in southern Italy
Pope Francis is taking his call for artificial intelligence to be developed and used according to ethical lines to the Group of 7 industrialized nationsABC News - World -
U.S. Investigating Tesla Recall of Autopilot
The National Highway Safety Administration also released an analysis of crashes involving the system that showed at least 29 fatal accidents over five and a half years.The New York Times - Business - Tesla -
'Questions for PSNI' over Simpson investigation
Katie Simpson, 21, died in Altnagelvin Hospital following an incident in Lettershandoney in August 2020.BBC News - Top stories -
Fortnite - Under The Windmill With A View Of The Styx Location
Fortnite's latest Snapshot Quests, also known as story challenges, are live in the game, and a few of them are trickier than you may be used to as of late. If you need to know where to find the location referred to when Cerberus says he left a ...GameSpot - Tech -
Abbott endorses Texas congressman who called colleagues 'scumbags'
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) endorsed Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday, defending the congressman as he faces criticism from fellow Republicans after dubbing two far-right members of the caucus “scumbags.” Gonzales went after Reps. Matt ...The Hill - Politics -
Police detain pro-Palestinian protesters on University of Texas campus
Texas state police detained pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday on the University of Texas at Austin campus after hundreds of students walked out of classes and began a sit-in to support Gaza, local and state media reported. Social media ...The Hill - Politics -
What to know about pro-Palestine university protests, from Texas to California
A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and in some cases were taken into police custody.The Hill - Politics - California -
Lawsuit vs. ex-Texas Tech guard Isaacs dismissed
A civil lawsuit that accused former Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl during a team trip to the Bahamas in November has been dismissed, according to attorneys for both sides.ESPN - Sports -
Fox journalist among dozens arrested at Texas university as protests swell
Local and state police clash with demonstrators in state capital of Austin while rightwing governor says protesters ‘belong in jail’. At least 20 people were arrested, including a photojournalist, as police and demonstrators violently clashed at ...The Guardian - World -
High schooler accused of killing fellow student on campus in Arlington, Texas
Police say a 17-year-old has been arrested on a murder warrant after fatally shooting a schoolmate on the campus of an Arlington, Texas, high schoolABC News - Top stories -
Student killed and another arrested after a shooting at a high school in Texas
An 18-year-old student was killed and another student arrested following a shooting Wednesday afternoon at Bowie High School in Arlington.NBC News - Top stories -
Pro-Palestinian protests continue to grow at campuses in New York and Texas
Violent clashes between protesters opposed to the Israel-Hamas war and police have taken place at campuses across the nation, along with multiple arrests.NBC News - Politics - New York -
Texas Chain Saw Massacre And Halloween Board Games Are Up For Preorder At Amazon
Nothing is better than a night of horror movies and board games, especially if both of those hobbies have been combined into an unholy union of dice rolls and familiar franchises. If that sounds like a good time to you, you can keep an eye out for ...GameSpot - Tech -
Texas prosecutor appeals ruling that tossed Crystal Mason's voting fraud conviction
A Texas prosecutor on Thursday appealed a recent ruling that tossed Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction from 2018, the Tarrant County district attorney’s office said in a statement. “The trial court’s guilty verdict should be affirmed,” the ...The Hill - Politics -
Texas prosecutor declines to charge student protesters arrested at UT Austin
University of Texas (UT) at Austin demonstrators arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest Wednesday will not be charged, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza’s office confirmed Thursday. The prosecutor’s office said it has decided not to move ...The Hill - Politics -
More than a dozen tornadoes touch down across Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska
More than a dozen tornadoes have touched down in three states – Texas, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Video shows a massive twister tearing across the interstate north of Lincoln, Nebraska, as large pieces of debris flew through the air. Omar Villafranca ...CBS News - Top stories -
Wife of Spanish PM investigated for alleged corruption
Judge opens preliminary probe into allegations of influence peddling by Begoña GómezFinancial Times - World -
Bishop investigated over misleading accounts claim
Bishop Anne Dyer, who was suspended in 2022 over allegations of bullying, denies the new claims.BBC News - Top stories -
MLA who quit was facing standards investigation
Alliance MLA Patrick Brown failed to attend the standards investigation committee hearing on Wednesday.BBC News - Top stories -
Wife of Spanish PM investigated for alleged corruption
Judge opens preliminary probe into allegations of influence peddling by Begoña GómezFinancial Times - Business -
Two men charged in Channel deaths investigation
Five migrants, including a child, were killed in a crush on board a boat crossing the Channel.BBC News - Top stories -
U.S. Regulators Tie Tesla's Autopilot to More Than a Dozen Fatalities, Hundreds of Crashes
The NHTSA launched a new probe into the adequacy of a two-million vehicle recall in December, after discovering more crashes linked to the controversial technology.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Iowa athletes suing over betting investigation
More than two dozen athletes who were based in Iowa have filed a federal lawsuit alleging state criminal investigators violated their constitutional rights during a widespread sports wagering investigation.ESPN - Sports -
Columbia’s University Senate Calls for an Investigation Into the Administration
The senators voted for a resolution that accused the administration of breaching the due-process rights of students and professors.The New York Times - Top stories -
Argentine students and professors protest university budget cuts under Milei
Thousands of students and professors filled the streets of Buenos Aires and other cities to demand university funding amid President Javier Milei's harsh budget cuts.NBC News - Top stories -
Santos under fire after Lima’s brief return sparks volley of protest
Female players claim they feel punished after coming forward anonymously to report sexual and moral harassment. Moving the Goalposts: sign up for our free newsletterSantos found themselves at the centre of controversy this month when the Brazilian ...The Guardian - World -
Two UK men charged with helping Russian intelligence after suspected arson attack
It comes after a Ukraine-linked business in London was targeted in a suspected arson attack.BBC News - Top stories - United Kingdom -
Ritual Offerings, Hallucinogenic Plant Found Under Ancient Maya Ball Court
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Shannon Sharpe under fire for 'invalidating' Amanda Seales' experiences with autism, racism
Shannon Sharpe hosted actor and comedian Amanda Seales on "Club Shay Shay." The episode has now gone viral, with some criticizing Sharpe's interview tactics.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
‘Decisions Under Fire’: Campuses Try a Mix of Tactics as Protests Grow
Some colleges that initiated police crackdowns on pro-Palestinian protests have since taken a different tack. Others have defended the move. Hundreds have been arrested.The New York Times - Top stories