Exactech, a Florida device manufacturer that faces more than 2,000 state and federal lawsuits from patients who allege the company sold defective hip and knee implants, filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday. The Gainesville-based company said in a statement it was restructuring and would be sold to an investor group of …
Read More »Landmark $2.78 billion settlement with NCAA over student
A federal judge on Thursday probed the terms of a proposed $2.78 billion settlement of antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA and major conferences and revealed a potential snag in the deal, questioning whether payments to college athletes from booster-funded organizations should be restricted. “I’m quite concerned about those,” U.S. District …
Read More »5 people shot, 2 dead in Chester, Pennsylvania shooting at workplace, DA says
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) — Five people were shot and two were killed after a workplace shooting Wednesday at Delaware County Linen in Chester, Pennsylvania, according to the district attorney. In a press conference, District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said a disgruntled employee walked into the linen shop and shot five coworkers. …
Read More »Why do Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers? New study aims to find out.
NEW YORK – The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers. For example, they are twice as likely as White women to get stomach cancer, and 2.3 times more likely to die from it. Scientists aren’t sure …
Read More »American Airlines pilots union warns of “significant spike” in safety
In a warning to American Airlines pilots, their union, the Allied Pilots Association (APA), says it’s seen “a significant spike in safety- and maintenance-related problems in our operation.” The union claims that among the “problematic trends” it’s been tracking are tools left in wheel wells, an increasing number of collisions …
Read More »Your guide to preventative health screenings for each decade, from your 20s to your 60s
Making a plan for preventative care and screenings is a great way to put your health first. Whether it’s keeping up with recommended vaccines or scheduling screening tests to detect potential problems early, there are different guidelines to stay on top of at different ages throughout your life. “If everyone …
Read More »Shooter’s girlfriend accused of straw purchasing weapons used in Minnesota first responder killings
MINNEAPOLIS — Ashley Dyrdahl, the sometime girlfriend of Shannon Gooden, was indicted for allegedly buying the weapons used in the shooting of three first responders in Burnsville, authorities announced Thursday. Dyrdahl “conspired with Shannon Cortez Gooden to place firearms in Gooden’s hands, despite the fact Gooden could not legally own or …
Read More »Minneapolis’ LUSH aims to become nation’s first nonprofit LGBTQ+ bar, theater
MINNEAPOLIS — A Twin Cities business hopes to become the United States’ first nonprofit LGBTQ+ bar and theater. LUSH Lounge & Theater in northeast Minneapolis, which bills itself as “a premier destination for live music, comedy, drag, burlesque and so much more,” announced Wednesday that its 501(c)3 Organization, the Lush Legacy …
Read More »Judge makes Alex Murdaugh’s quest for new murder trial harder
Alex Murdaugh faces a steep uphill battle in his push for a new murder trial after a state judge on Tuesday limited witness questioning and set a high burden of proof surrounding accusations that the court clerk tampered with the jury during last year’s sensational proceedings. Even if Murdaugh’s lawyers …
Read More »How to refresh your online dating profile for 2024, according to a professional matchmaker
As the holiday season rolls on accompanied by the abundance of Hallmark holiday movies and festive cheer, it can sometimes heighten feelings of loneliness for singles. However, in a surprising twist, experts reveal that the month of December — often portrayed as a time for couples and family gatherings — …
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