Many Americans say the creation and spread of made-up news and information is causing significant harm to the nation and needs to be stopped, according to a new Pew Research Center survey of 6,127 U.S. adults conducted between Feb. 19…
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Sabotage undermining America’s health coverage
The Trump administration finalized a rule on health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) that is expected to lead employers to shift millions of workers from traditional employer-sponsored group health plans to individual coverage with a limited employer contribution. Under the rule, employers…
Judge tosses kissing & discrimination case against Trump
A federal judge dismissed a case filed by a former worker on President Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign who claimed in the lawsuit that he kissed her during a Florida campaign stop. U.S. District Court Judge William Jung said he found…
Quality—not quantity—of sleep linked to better health in teens
With summer break and longer days ahead, parents of young teens may be wondering whether to let good sleep habits slide over the next couple of months. New research in Preventive Medicine by University of British Columbia’s Annalijn Conklin, assistant professor of pharmaceutical…
Linden military & police hero dies at 90
John Kimak, 90, of Linden, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visitation on Monday, June 17th at the Werson Funeral Home, 635 North Wood Avenue, Linden, from…
United Airlines hard landing at Newark Airport
A United Airlines plane blew out its tires yesterday during a landing in Newark, but there were no injuries reported for any of the 166 passengers or crew onboard the aircraft. United Airlines said Port Authority police, aircraft rescue firefighters…
Scientists edge closer to root causes of multiple sclerosis
An international team of researchers has made a scientific advance they hope will lead to the development of preventative treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS). In a study recently published in PLOS Genetics, researchers found mutations in 12 genes believed to be largely…
Joe Biden & Bernie Sanders star in second night debate
In the first Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday, June 26, former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro will share the stage with New York Mayor Bill de Blasio; former Rep. John Delaney; Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hi.; Washington Gov. Jay…
Anti-war activists target American Fascism
On October 21st, 1967, 50,000 people marched in opposition to the escalation of U.S. imperialist aggression in Vietnam joined a crowd of 70,000 gathered for a concert by musician and peace activist Phil Ochs that was being held near the…
High school teacher charged with possession of child pornography
An astronomy and physics teacher at a public high school in Essex County has been arrested and charged with being in possession of digital files depicting the sexual exploitation of children, acting Union County Prosecutor Jennifer Davenport announced Thursday. Michael…