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Nearly 60 L’Oreal Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Consolidated in Illinois Federal Court
Nearly 60 lawsuits claiming hair relaxer products sold by L’Oreal USA Inc and other companies cause cancer and other health problems will be consolidated in Chicago federal court, according to a Monday order from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 1:53 PM |
Former NFL Player Faces DUI Charge After Florida Crash
A former NFL player was arrested on a misdemeanor driving under the influence charge after troopers say his vehicle rear-ended a pick-up truck that was on the side of a South Florida highway because of a flat tire, injuring the …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 1:33 PM |
Downing of Chinese Balloon Creates Spectacle, Concern Over SC Tourism Hub
The downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon just off South Carolina’s coast created a spectacle over one of the state’s tourism hubs and drew crowds reacting with a mixture of bewildered gazing, distress and cheers. The balloon was struck …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 1:23 PM |
No Damage or Injuries Reported From Small Earthquake in Buffalo Suburb
A small earthquake rumbled through western New York early Monday, alarming people in a region unaccustomed to such shaking but apparently causing no significant damage. The U.S. Geological Survey preliminarily reported a 3.8 earthquake centered east of Buffalo in the …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 1:18 PM |
NOAA Says Tennessee Drought Management Plan Lacks Specifics
Drought affects everything from water quality and public health to ecosystems and infrastructure. But when does a drought become severe enough to warrant water restrictions? Tennessee state agencies do not have that answer, according to a new report funded by …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 1:10 PM |
Moody’s Downgrades SCOR’s Rating to A1 From Aa3 on Weakening Profits
Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the Insurance Financial Strength Rating (IFSR) of SCOR SE and its key operating entities to A1 from Aa3 while at the same time changing the company’s outlook to stable from negative. On Oct. 13, 2022, Moody’s …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 11:39 AM |
Nepal Plane Crash Probe Shows Both Engines Lost Power: News Report
A Yeti Airlines plane that crashed in Nepal last month had no engine power during its final moments, the Hindustan Times reported, citing a government-appointed panel investigating the accident. Analysis of the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder showed …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 9:55 AM |
U.S. Firms in Taiwan Making Business Continuity Plans Amid Tensions With China
Almost half of companies surveyed by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Taiwan are revising or plan to revise their business continuity plans amid tensions with China, while a growing number reported being impacted by those strains. China, which …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 9:30 AM |
Ride at Iowa Amusement Park Where 11-Year-Old Boy Died Will Never Reopen
ALTOONA, Iowa (AP) – The ride at an Iowa amusement park where an 11-year-old boy was killed in 2021 will never reopen, the park’s owners said. Bill Lentz, Adventureland’s general manager, said in a letter posted on the park’s website …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 9:00 AM |
ION Trading UK Prepares to Bring Clients Back Online After Cyber Attack
ION Trading UK, the technology firm hit by a cyberattack last week, told some clients that it has rebuilt relevant systems and will relaunch them after carrying out independent security testing. ION indicated that some systems could be available on …
POSTED FEBRUARY 07, 2023 8:55 AM |
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