Microscopic plastics could raise risk of stroke and heart attack, study says | Environment
Doctors have warned of the potentially life-threatening effects of plastic pollution, finding that people whose blood vessels were contaminated with microscopic plastics had a significantly increased risk of stroke, heart attack and premature death. Researchers in Naples examined fatty plaques removed from the blood vessels of patients with arterial disease and found that more than […]
Dean Phillips Ends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Biden In 2024 Election
Democratic Presidential Candidate Dean Phillips (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) OAN’s Abril Elfi1:43 PM – Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Democrat Representative Dean Phillips has dropped out of the 2024 Democratic presidential race and is now endorsing President Joe Biden. Advertisement On Wednesday, Phillips (D-Minn.) announced that he is dropping out of the race. “I’m going to […]
‘Today Is A Bad Day’: Van Jones Says Nikki Haley’s Defeat Is A ‘Heartbreaking Moment’ For Ukrainian Troops
CNN contributor Van Jones said Wednesday that Nikki Haley’s defeat in the 2024 presidential election is “heartbreaking” for Ukrainian troops. Haley announced she was suspending her campaign Wednesday after she was decisively beaten by former President Donald Trump in 14 out of 15 primary elections held Tuesday. Jones claimed that American allies seeking to deter […]
Defense Official Says European Ammo Production Is Leaving America In The Dust. That’s Nonsense, Experts Say
A European defense leader boasted that the European defense industry is far outstripping American domestic production for an important munition, but experts told the Daily Caller News Foundation he was way off the mark. Jan Jires, a top policy official in the Czech defense ministry, touted that Germany’s Rheinmetall is already producing more 155mm artillery […]
‘American Idol’ Producer Nigel Lythgoe Slapped With Fourth Sexual Assault Suit, Court Filing Says
“American Idol” producer and “So You Think You Can Dance” co-creator, Nigel Lythgoe is now reportedly facing another sexual assault lawsuit, making this the fourth woman to come forward in less than three months, a court filing said. The alleged victim filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, Tuesday and makes allegations of sexual […]
GOP leaders demand answers from Medicare on alleged $2B catheter fraud – The Washington Post
House Republicans on Wednesday called on federal health officials to address allegations of Medicare fraud estimated at more than $2 billion. Medical groups have warned that the scheme has ensnared hundreds of thousands of patients and continues to grow. At least 10 companies charge more for intermittent urinary catheters, low-cost devices used to alleviate urinary […]
Payne Stewart Kids Golf Foundation growing, leaves indelible mark on today’s youth
As Playing Through continues to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Payne Stewart’s remarkable U.S. Open victory, we would like to highlight the tremendous work his Foundation continues to do. The Payne Stewart Kids Golf Foundation, which provides golf opportunities for young children, has been growing rapidly in recent years. It defines our belief in “Growing […]
Red States Slap Biden SEC’s Latest Climate Rule With Legal Challenge Within Hours Of It Going Live
Just hours after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave the bill the green light, a coalition of red states announced Wednesday that it is challenging the Biden administration over new corporate emissions and climate change disclosure rules. did. The SEC moved Wednesday to finalize new rules that would legally require certain publicly traded companies […]
Lyft investors sue over earnings typo that sparked buying frenzy
Lyft is being sued by shareholders for alleged securities fraud after errors in recent earnings reports on key profit metrics sent the ride-hailing company’s stock price wildly up and then down. Shareholders allege in a proposed class action lawsuit Tuesday that Lyft initially predicted on Feb. 13 that its profit margins would expand by 500 […]
House passes $467.5B ‘minibus’ spending bill to avert partial shutdown
The House approved a “minibus” spending bill Wednesday to avert a partial government shutdown this weekend, despite opposition from conservative Republicans. The $467.5 billion package is supported by 207 Democrats and 132 Republicans, and provides nine levels of funding for the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Transportation, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Justice, and Military […]