Times Square’s giant hot dog is apparently a meat manifesto about toxic masculinity
One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is thinking too much about hot dogs. Just accept that a frankfurter that’s been sitting in murky water all day is delicious, slather it with mustard, and don’t ask too many questions. But blissful ignorance isn’t the mindset of the Brooklyn-based artists behind the giant 65-foot-tall […]
Toxic work culture is driving away 1 in 5 employees
From toxic relationships to toxic positivity to toxic masculinity, “toxic” has become an umbrella term for anything that seems a little negative. But a truly toxic workplace is a very real problem with negative consequences. 20 percent Percentage of American workers who leave their current jobs. In fact, in the five-year period from 2014 to […]
NYC to pay $2.1M in ‘Toxic whiteness’ discrimination settlement
The city will pay a total of $2.1 million to three white Department of Education executives who were demoted under former Superintendent Richard Carranza and replaced by less qualified people of color. Royce Herrera, Jay Murray, and Laura Feijou (who will each receive $700,000), the judge ruled, “provided evidence of race-based discrimination at Carranza’s DOE.” […]
St. Louis’ toxic sites need faster cleanup, lawmakers and residents say
Some Missouri residents and lawmakers are pushing for faster cleanup at several hazardous sites in the St. Louis area. Dawn Chapman, co-founder of Just Moms STL, told Fox News: “We feel like we’re being gassed by federal agencies because of the way they answer their questions and how cavalier they are.” I always felt that […]
Valerie Bertinelli explains why she ‘can’t just blame’ ex-husband Tom Vitale for ‘toxic, horrible marriage’
Valerie Bertinelli has revealed that unresolved childhood trauma contributed to the end of her marriage to ex-husband Tom Vitale. During an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Monday, the 63-year-old actress reflected on taking responsibility for her role in her divorce from her financial planner. “I can’t just blame my ex-husband for a toxic, […]
Long Island residents face renewed concerns after discovery of toxic chemicals in graveyard of contaminants
A large chemical drum was discovered buried in a local park on Long Island, prompting local officials and residents who have long feared the park’s past may be linked to the spread of cancer in the community. His anger was reignited. The discovery has some people thinking there are more secrets to uncover. The New […]
Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on toxic PFAS
The Biden administration on Wednesday decided on strict limits on certain so-called “permanent chemicals” in drinking water, requiring utilities to reduce them to the lowest levels that can be reliably measured. Officials say this will lead to 100 million fewer infections and prevent thousands of diseases, including cancer. This rule is the first national drinking […]
Norfolk Southern Agrees $600M Payout for Residents Impacted by Toxic East Palestine Disaster
Norfolk Southern agreed Tuesday to pay $600 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to the February 2023 toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Associated Press report The company says that if the agreement is approved by a court, all class action claims within a 20-mile radius of the derailment will be resolved, […]
Toxic chemical drums unearthed at Long Island park: ‘Graveyard for contamination’
Six drums containing toxic chemicals were unearthed in a Long Island park last week, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Protection. The department reported that a 55-gallon drum was found encased in concrete under Bethpage Community Park. Authorities believe the drums are decades old. The site was previously the Northrop Grumman Aerospace […]
Drums of toxic chemicals dug up in Long Island park
Six large drums of toxic chemicals wrapped in concrete were discovered buried beneath a Long Island park in an area long plagued by cancer concerns among residents, authorities said this week. revealed. The 55-gallon steel drum was discovered last Wednesday by a contractor testing soil at Bethpage Community Park, a former Northrop Grumman Aerospace dump […]