Wednesday, 28 August 2019

Recall: 5.7 Million Contigo Kids Water Bottles

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About 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled in the United States because the clear silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says.



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Areas Warned About Mosquito-Borne Illness EEE

aedes aegypti mosquito

Medical officials are warning residents about the rare but deadly eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, a mosquito-borne virus that can cause brain swelling and leads to death in about 30% of those who catch it.



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Tuesday, 27 August 2019

Sacklers Would Give Up Ownership of Purdue Pharma Under Settlement Proposal


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Purdue Offering Up to $12 Billion On Opioid Claims

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Purdue Pharma, the drug giant many have blamed for the ongoing U.S. opioid abuse crisis, has offered $10 billion to $12 billion to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits lodged against it, NBC News is reporting.



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