Maryland passes bill for paternity leave
The federal government has sent its request for legislative language needed to amend a bill it wants Congress to pass by the end of the week. The extension of paternity leave to both married…
Experimental drug may pose health risks to woman during pregnancy and birth
An experimental drug by Merck that has shown promise for shrinking fatty deposits in the arteries could pose health risks for women during pregnancy and birth, according to a study that appeared in the…
Lawsuit over human remains set to test Ontario’s mind-set on a cultural
Tunnel vision. The word conjures up images of Heath Ledger’s Joker in “The Dark Knight,” the jack-in-the-box with his back to the action and focusing his attention only on the villain. So the terms…
What To Watch for: President Trump Discusses The Imminent Terror Attack In Paris Tonight
Stop watching Sean Hannity tonight for your guide to the current events going on in France! Tonight on “The O’Reilly Factor”, join Bill O’Reilly as he answers your questions on leading up to the…
What’s in a name? Tell us, as pharma titan Pfizer unveils new pills
Pfizer revealed in an announcement that their new Pill, OxyContin Nitropress will be available in the United States through a ‘controlled release’ design. Meanwhile, Morphine XR (Percocet) was just released by HCl Acadia for…
At least 27 dead in massive fire in Osaka, Japan
(CNN) – At least 27 people were killed in a massive fire that struck an Osaka high-rise building Thursday night, a police official said Friday. All of the deaths occurred on the 24th floor…
Brazil judge opens investigation into presidential candidate after controversial vaccine comments
Brazil’s top court decided Wednesday to open an investigation into presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro after he advocated that parents refuse to vaccinate their children. The move by the Federal Supreme Court comes after the…
The Greatest Catastrophe — and True Hero — of Percival Everett’s Life
Percival Everett had lived a hard life: born with a condition which had made him nearly blind, estranged from most of his family, he spent months on end in a hospital. Still, despite his…
Aung San Suu Kyi: A life in pictures
Aung San Suu Kyi Formerly known as the “Lady of the Trees”, Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is widely regarded as a champion of democracy and human rights. She has spent 15…