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Supreme Court rejects US opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma

Voice of America 

Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic. After deliberating more than six months, the justices in a 5-4 vote blocked an agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims. The Sacklers would have contributed up to... Читать дальше...

Social Summer 7s – Thursday June 27

Denver Harlequins RFC 

Time Field 1 Field 2 6:00 PM Queen City vs. Highlanders Scallywags vs. Water Dogs 6:20 PM Black Ice vs. Littleton W Harlequins vs. Scrum n’ Cokes 6:40 PM Littleton M vs. Scallywags Harlequins vs. Queen City B 7:00 PM Water Dogs vs. Boulder Men Littleton W vs. Black Ice 7:20 PM Highlanders vs. Harlequins […]

Suspect in Idaho college town killings expected in court

Times Union 

The man accused of killing four Idaho college students is expected to appear in court Thursday as his attorneys push for a change of venue before a trial date is set. Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger say publicity would prevent a fair trial in the Idaho college town of Moscow. Kohberger faces four counts of murder in the deaths of Ethan Chapin, Xana Kernodle, Madison Mogen and Kaylee Goncalves. They were killed in 2022 in a rental house not too far from the University of Idaho campus. Police arrested... Читать дальше...

Digital Edition – 28 June 2024

Mail&Guardian online 

+ Joburg's landfill crisis and persistent load reduction + ANC and DA clash over cabinet seats + Msholozi residents support Zuma's political comeback + IFP and DA secure major wins in KZN by-elections + Pensioners lose life savings in investment scam

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Airport runway closed

Nation News.com 

The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) runway has been closed after a small aircraft had technical challenges landing. GAIA’s Corporate Communications Specialist Sharlene Browne, confirmed that the landing gear of a small private aircraft appeared to not deploy, however, it landed safely at 10:40 a.m. and the two passengers and pilot are uninjured. She said […]

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Supreme Court to rule on Texas case concerning free speech, social media

Kxan.com 

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision before the end of the month in a case where tech industry groups, under NetChoice, challenged a Texas law that limits social media platforms from censoring users based on their viewpoints, highlighting significant First Amendment concerns.

Two Killer Asteroids Are Flying by Earth, and You May Be Able to See One - The New York Times

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  1. Two Killer Asteroids Are Flying by Earth, and You May Be Able to See One  The New York Times
  2. Two Massive Asteroids Will Fly Past Earth This Week. Here's What to Know  Smithsonian Magazine
  3. 'Planet Killer' asteroid to fly close by Earth, How to watch it live?  Hindustan Times
  4. Two large asteroids will pass near Earth this week  Earth.com
  5. Asteroids to pass by Earth this week, one closer than the moon  USA TODAY

Supreme Court Ruling Against EPA Jeopardizes Health of Millions

Common Dreams 

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that halts the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “good neighbor” plan, which requires Western and Midwestern states to curb emissions from factories and power plants that drift into downwind states. Five justices put the program on hold while litigation continues. Justice Amy Coney Barrett led four justices in dissent, writing, “[t]he Court today enjoins the enforcement of a major Environmental Protection Agency rule based on an underdeveloped... Читать дальше...

Can Punjab's Shiromani Akali Dal, the second-oldest political party in India, save itself from imploding?

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

SAD is the oldest political party in India after the Congress. It was founded in 1920 and carries a long legacy of Sikh politics. The rise of Sukhbir in the party in the past more than a decade also saw a concurrent alienation of several top leaders who would defer to Badal Senior but not to his son. Today, Sukhbir, out of power and out of favour with the people as reflected by the Lok Sabha poll results, faces rebellion from several senior leaders.

Какого ты происхождения, олигодендроцит?

Блог сайта «Антимракобес» 

До сих пор окончательно не изучено, почему в мозге развиваются разные типы глиальных клеток – олигодендроцитов, которые формируют миелиновую оболочку для нервных волокон. В новом исследовании удалось найти ответ на вопрос. Работа опубликована в журнале Nature Neuroscience.

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