Ohio attorney general sues 5 drugmakers over opiate crisis

Ohio attorney general sues 5 drugmakers over opiate crisis

01.06.2017

The lawsuit says those companies deceptively marketed those drugs, which has led to what he is calling the state's worst public health disaster. MS filed a lawsuit in March . Speaking to reporters, the AG said he had contemplated a lawsuit of this nature for some time. And quite candidly, I think it's my moral obligation to this.

Rogue breast cancer surgeon Ian Paterson jailed for 15 years

Rogue breast cancer surgeon Ian Paterson jailed for 15 years

01.06.2017

At Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, ahead of his sentencing, statements from some of his 10 private patients were read out, detailing the impact of his butchery on their lives. But Paterson could have more than 1,000 additional victims, among them hundreds of private Spire Healthcare patients who may never be compensated for botched and unnecessary surgery.

A dozen dogs infected with flu that spread at Florida shows

A dozen dogs infected with flu that spread at Florida shows

01.06.2017

Symptoms include coughing, sneezing, runny noses, fever and lethargy. Most dogs recover at home without complications, but some require hospitalization, the FDACS said. Dog owners in Florida and elsewhere can help protect their pets against the illness with vaccinations, which are not required by every veterinarian.

Six die on Everest in past month

Six die on Everest in past month

01.06.2017

The Swiss mountaineer Ueli Steck died at the end of April during a climb on Mount Nuptse, facing Everest, when he slipped and fell more than 1000 meters. Mr Marchetti and his wife Sandy's 2015 attempt to climb Everest was foiled by an natural disaster in Nepal. An 85-year-old Nepali man died at base camp earlier this month while trying to set a record for the oldest climber.

Trump talks up trip before returning to DC

01.06.2017

After the president and first lady exited their helicopter, the first question Trump got from reporters waiting on the South Lawn: "Mr. President, we hear you were trying to set up a back channel to the Russians". The leak prompted Manchester police to stop sharing intelligence with the United States . But it would weaken the strength of the deal and pave the way for other countries to withdraw from it.

Amazon joins the $1000 club

Amazon joins the $1000 club

01.06.2017

Murphy Capital Management holds 1.02% or 8,641 shares. Foundry Partners Llc owns 214,220 shares or 0.05% of their United States portfolio. Investors sold shares of Amazon .com, Inc. About 1,047 shares traded. Like Amazon , Apple's shares have risen 33% this year. It has outperformed by 20.71% the S&P500. Artemis Investment Management Llp, which manages about $3.72B US Long portfolio, upped its stake in Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) by 787,087 shares to 3.08 million shares, valued ...

Trump causes rift on climate change at G7 conference

Trump causes rift on climate change at G7 conference

01.06.2017

The main driver of the reduction was Obama's Clean Power Plan, which would have closed coal-fired power plants. The landmark agreement was signed in December 2015 and has been ratified by 147 countries, including the US. "The U.S.is going from being a global leader to putting itself in a very destructive minority position". Trump's message appeared to preface further acrimony between himself and Merkel, the most powerful politician in Europe and, increasingly, the most vocal Trump foil on ...

Three Mile Island, a name that will live on in history

01.06.2017

Nuclear power plants around the USA have been struggling in recent years to compete with generating stations that burn plentiful and affordable natural gas to produce electricity. Exelon Corp., the owner of Three Mile Island, said Monday, May 29, 2017 it will shut down the plant in 2019 without a financial rescue from Pennsylvania.

Equity markets slip on caution ahead of macro data

01.06.2017

The 30-scrip Sensitive Index ( Sensex ), was trading at 41 points or 0.13 percent higher. Similarly, the broader 50-issue NSE Nifty also hit yet another record high of 9,622.30 by gaining 27.20 points, or 0.28 per cent. "Upcoming monsoon session (of Parliament) will keep markets expectant, with banks continuing to stay afloat in anticipation of NPA resolution measures", he added.

Senate Intelligence Committee Using Subpoenas To Pursue Russia Probe

Senate Intelligence Committee Using Subpoenas To Pursue Russia Probe

31.05.2017

Kremlin insiders identified former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and former national security adviser Michael Flynn as targets during talks last summer that were intercepted by security agencies and passed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, it is claimed.