Tens of millions of Americans in 43 states may have been exposed to toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS in their drinking water…
May 9, 2019
PFAS chemicals were used in thousands of industrial applications and consumer products such as apparels, carpeting, food packaging, firefighting foams, and metal plating. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the toxic chemicals are present in the blood samples of the general population. Prior studies have shown the dangerous chemicals have been linked to weakened childhood immunity, thyroid disease, cancer, and other major health issues...
The report shows PFAS chemicals have exposed upwards of 19 million through contaminated groundwater. Researchers found 610 contaminated locations ranging from public water systems, military bases, military and civilian airports, industrial plants, dumps, and firefighter training sites.
Trump announces $448M in federal aid to communities in Florida affected by last year’s Category 5 Hurricane Michael…
May 9, 2019
"The money is coming immediately," the president added. "No games, no gimmicks, no delays, we're just doing it."
Rubio, Menendez, Scott Urge Pompeo take action to address the Cuban regime’s human trafficking campaign of Cuban doctors and medical personnel….
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May 9, 2019
The Senators asked Secretary Pompeo if Cuba violated international human rights law and U.S. laws related to trafficking individuals, among other important requests. Additionally, the Senators requested information on the steps the Trump Administration is taking to reestablish the Cuban Medical Professionals Parole program, which was halted under the Obama Administration.
What market tumble? Workers up 401(k) savings to record…
May 9, 2019
Altogether, workers saved an average of 13.5% of their pay during the first three months of 2019. That's the closest they've ever come to Fidelity's recommendation of setting aside 15% for retirement, including any employer match.
Sex offender arrested for sword slay claims to be serial killer…
May 9, 2019
The NYPD arrested 32 year old Nicholas Brent Gibson, also known as “Brent Savage,” on a Lower Manhattan subway platform Sunday for allegedly killing 77-year-old Eric Stocker in his Florida apartment. After his arrest, Gibson claimed to have committed murders in Florida, California and Georgia going far back as 1999 — when he would have been around 12 years old, Miami police said.
Macy’s Will Be the First U.S. Department Store to Sell Hijabs…
May 9, 2019
“Verona Collection is more than a clothing brand. It’s a platform for a community of women to express their personal identity and embrace fashion that makes them feel confident on the inside and outside,” Vogl said in a press release...