Baylor wins $48.5 million in lawsuit alleging COVID caused property damage
Baylor College of Medicine won a $48.5 million award after Harris County jury found that losses incurred by the medical school in the early phases of the coronavirus pandemic should have been covered by its property insurance. The verdict comes as businesses of all kinds battle with insurers to cover losses incurred from lockdowns, social […]
As wealthy go electric, who pays for aging natural gas lines?
As the first Massachusetts cities and towns prepare to ban new residential fossil fuel systems, some advocates say now is the time to create a long-term strategy to make sure lower-income residents aren’t left to pay for a sprawling and aging natural gas system they can’t afford to opt out of. “Absent a policy intervention, […]
Woman Accidentally Locks Herself in Bathroom for Three Days, Survives on Tap Water
A 54-year-old Thai woman who accidentally locked herself in the bathroom awaited her inevitable demise after screaming for help for three days. Living on your own certainly has its benefits, especially for people who enjoy their privacy, but it also some downsides, as one woman recently discovered. The Bangkok-based lady, whose name has not been […]
Beware of Ultraviolet (UV) Wands That Give Off Unsafe Levels of Radiation
Image If you use an ultraviolet wand to disinfect and kill germs — or are thinking about it — be aware that certain brands may produce unsafe levels of radiation and should not be used. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a safety communication warning consumers that certain UV wands may cause injury to […]
3 Best Steam Mops in 2022, Tested and Reviewed
Steam mop FAQs Jenny McGrath/Insider Can I use a steam mop on a wood floor? “We recommend never using a steam mop on any real wood floor,” said Brett Miller, vice president of Technical Standards, Training, and Certification for the National Wood Flooring Association. He said steam can travel between the cracks and into the […]
Mississippi capital’s water disaster developed over decades
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — For at least the third time in a dozen years, portable toilets are parked outside the ornate Mississippi Capitol because Jackson’s water system is in crisis. The big “Gotta Go” trailer is just one example of the city’s desperation. Many homes, businesses and government offices have had little or no running […]
LG TO TEASE EXCLUSIVE PLAYMOBIL COLLECTIBLES AT IFA 2022
Company to Introduce Unique Character Figures and Toy Home Appliances During Berlin’s Annual Tech Showcase BERLIN, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) in collaboration with PLAYMOBIL®, Germany’s renowned toy manufacturer, is set to unveil an exclusive collection of LG-themed toys at IFA 2022 in Berlin. The adorable, new figures and toy appliances will be […]
EPA cracks down on Pa. company for selling auto parts that avoid pollution controls with $2.5 million penalty
September 1, 2022 PHILADELPHIA (September 1, 2022) — Keystone Automotive, a vehicle parts distributor with headquarters in Exeter, Pennsylvania, will pay a $2.5 million penalty for allegedly selling aftermarket devices that were designed to defeat the emissions control systems on cars and trucks, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency announced today. The company’s actions allegedly violated […]
What Is RSV, Respiratory Syncytial Virus?
About a month after US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband adopted their twins, the kids got a cold, which developed into a cough and then trouble breathing. What followed was a “terrifying” health scare, Buttigieg shared in a personal essay, describing the common yet often misdiagnosed sickness known as RSV. Respiratory syncytial virus, […]
Expenses from lack of clean water frustrate business owners in Hudson’s Hope
HUDSON’S HOPE, B.C. — Business owners in Hudson’s Hope are frustrated with the danger and expense that the small town’s lack of potable water is causing. Restaurateurs and hospitality professionals are writing letters to express their increasing concerns. These letters, collected by the Hudson’s Hope Water Recovery Committee, a group of concerned residents advocating for […]