Sharon Basch is a rising 3L at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and a JURIST staff correspondent in Washington DC this summer. Wednesday morning I attended a US Senate Budget Committee hearing entitled “Making Wall Street Pay its Fair Share: Raising Revenue, Strengthening Our Economy.” The hearing was called to discuss tax policy and … Read more
Breast Implant Illness is a term used to describe a range of symptoms attributed to implants such as fatigue, joint pain, cognitive difficulties, and other systemic issues after having the procedure.
Dozens of pigeons died in Nicosia’s old town after someone poisoned them. The Green party is calling for the culprit to be found immediately.
The biggest collective owners of UK shares have warned the London Stock Exchange against weakening its listing rules and governance standards to attract fresh business.
U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably did not order the killing of opposition politician Alexei Navalny at an Arctic prison camp in February. Putin denied state involvement and had considered exchanging Navalny with the West. The U.S. assessment, based on classified intelligence and public facts, did not absolve Putin of overall responsibility for Navalny’s death, given the history of targeting Navalny by Russian authorities.
Fact: U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin probably didn’t order opposition politician Alexei Navalny killed at an Arctic prison camp in February.
The Cyprus Student Coordinating Committee (PSEM) strongly condemns an incident at Idalion Lyceum where teachers aggressively removed banners with slogans marking 50 years of occupation, despite approval from school management. PSEM accuses the teachers of silencing the Central Student Council and calls for accountability from the school management and the Minister of Education.
Mexican health officials are concerned about the presence of Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer, in opioids in cities on the country’s northwest border with the United States. Xylazine, known as “tranq dope” or “zombie drug,” has worsened the opioid crisis in U.S. cities like Philadelphia. The sedative Xylazine can make opioid overdose reversal treatments less effective and raise the risk of fatal drug poisoning, as well as cause severe skin abscesses. The study, funded by Mexico’s National Council for Science and Technology, tested drug residues in Tijuana and Mexicali, identifying Xylazine as an adulterant in heroin and fentanyl. The consumption of fentanyl is also spreading within Mexico’s borders.
Donald Trump is blaming migrants in the U.S. illegally for fueling violent crime as part of his campaign to win back the White House, repeating rhetoric used during his previous run for the presidency. Studies show immigrants are not more likely to engage in criminality.
Fact: Alexei Navalny wrote an autobiography before he died, titled “Patriot,” which will be published in at least 11 different languages on October 22.