Category: Political News

Over 100,000 Home Elevators Recalled in Two Years for Deadly Risks

Over 100,000 Home Elevators Recalled in 2 Years for Deadly Risks

Safety officials have recalled more than 100,000 home elevators in the past 2 years due to a deadly crush hazard for kids.

/ September 30, 2022
Los Angeles High School Trainer Charged With Sexual Assault

Los Angeles High School Trainer Charged With Sexual Assault

A trainer who worked at two Los Angeles high schools has been accused of sexually assaulting at least 10 girls between 2017 and 2022, more than 5 years after the first victim reported him to police.

/ September 29, 2022
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination Law Passes Senate

Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Contamination Law Passes Senate

Lawmakers passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, a bill that will let veterans and their families file lawsuits for toxic water contamination.

/ June 20, 2022
Senate Approves Delayed Burn Pit Legislation to Help Veterans

US Senate Passes Deal on Health Benefits for Burn Pit Veterans

The U.S. Senate has passed landmark legislation aimed at providing health care benefits for veterans who were exposed to burn pits.

/ June 17, 2022
Senate Approves Delayed Burn Pit Legislation to Help Veterans

President Seeks Health Benefits for Veterans With Burn Pit Injuries

President Joe Biden traveled to Texas to advocate for expanded medical care for thousands of U.S. veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan.

/ March 9, 2022
Social Media

U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill Targeting Social Media Addiction

U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that would study how to fight the problem of social media addiction and misinformation.

/ February 11, 2022
Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play Sleeper

97 Babies Died in the Rock ‘n Play and Fisher-Price Lied About It

In shocking testimony to lawmakers, the Senior VP of Fisher-Price admitted that 97 babies died in the now-recalled Rock 'n Play Sleeper.

/ June 16, 2021
41 Deaths Linked to E-Scooters and Micro-Mobility Products Since 2017

41 Deaths Linked to E-Scooters and Micro-Mobility Products Since 2017

At least 41 people died from accidents on e-scooters and micro-mobility products since 2017, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

/ September 21, 2020
Crock Pot Pressure Cooker Lawsuit

CrockPot Pressure Cooker Lawsuits Filed by 6 Burn Victims

Six people who were burned by CrockPot Pressure Cookers that exploded when they opened the lid filed lawsuits against Sunbeam Products and Newell Brands.

/ August 18, 2020
Nursing Homes Push For COVID-19 Lawsuit Immunity As Deaths Top 20,000

Nursing Homes Push For COVID-19 Lawsuit Immunity As Deaths Top 20,000

Faced with 20,000 deaths and counting, nursing homes are pushing states to give them immunity from a potential flood of lawsuits.

/ May 5, 2020