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New Laws in 2020
New resolutions aren’t the only thing being made this year. Multiple states have used the turn of the decade to bring a new wave of laws, both big and small. As January begins, new laws will rollout across the country. Here are some of the laws that have already gone into effect in 2020. Minimum […]
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Juul Lawsuits: Everything You Need to Know
Juuls have been popular for a short period of time, yet their instant popularity as the “safer” smoking alternative caused a skyrocket in sales, hitting over $1 billion in revenue in 2018. But despite their popularity, Juul is currently in hot water. Here is everything you need to know about controversy surrounding Juul, Juul lawsuits, [...]
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Protesters Organize to Show Lack of Protection Painted Bike Lanes Give Cyclists
After Massachusetts state officials added painted bike lanes to two busy parkways in Boston, cyclists had something to say. More than 100 people stood in bike lanes on roads near the populous intersection of Fenway and Brookline Avenue during the typical morning commute to highlight the dangerous conditions cyclists face every day. [...]
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Compensation for Clergy Abuse Coming to California
In recent years, the Catholic Church has been overwhelmed with a number of rampant clergy sex abuse survivors speaking out about their alleged abuse as minors. With the statute of limitations often expired by the time survivors decide to legal action, the question of justice and responsibility still exists. How can perpetrators be held [...]
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Crimes in the College Admissions Scam
Recently, the news has been plastered with the headlining story of the college admissions scandal, the largest in college admissions scam ever prosecuted in the U.S. The scheme began in 2011, which enabled celebrities and wealthy elite to buy their child’s’ way into prestigious private universities through a for-profit Newport [...]
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Another Vape Pen Death: What You Need to Know About Vaping
On January 29th of this year, a 24-year-old Texas man, William Brown, was killed after suffering complications from a vape pen explosion. Brown was using a vape pen in his car when it suddenly exploded, severing an artery and subsequently causing a stroke. After two days in the hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. But […]
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Sexual Assaults Aboard Aircrafts: FBI States “Alarming” Increase
When we think of plane rides, we often think of in-flight movies, free snacks, and long naps. Perhaps even plotting our plan to sit far away from the crying baby. It’s likely being sexually assaulted on an aircraft full of people is the last thing on your mind. However, according to the Federal Bureau of […]
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The Real Threat of Natural Gas
Last month, Minneapolis witnessed a tragedy when a natural gas explosion at a private grade school killed two and injured nine others. The natural gas leak was caused by contractors working on the building’s piping when it ignited and caused multiple floors of the school to collapse and trap those inside under rubble. From the […]
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The ‘Peanutabout’ Provides a Solution to the United States’ Lackluster Biking Infrastructure
According to a March 2015 survey by the Breakaway Research Group, 100 million Americans bike each year, with 14 million of those biking at least twice per week. Yet, over half of those surveyed also said that they would bike more if not for the fear of being hit in traffic. And this is a […]
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Did Trump’s Trademarks Violate the Emoluments Clause?
When the Chinese government granted preliminary approval to 38 of President Trump’s trademarks shortly after he announced that he was committed to One China Policy for the first time, many deemed this action as a violation of the emoluments clause because it appeared to be given on a quid pro quo basis for Trump softening […]
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