Hazing began as a way to welcome new members into a closed society. The practice has roots that date back to the ancient and medieval eras. Today, hazing is considered a criminal offense in the majority of the United States. This is, in part, because of the number of students who have been fatally injured […]

Weis Markets has issued a recall of more than 11,000 containers of ice cream after concerns about metal filings in the frozen treats. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shared the recall on January 10, 2021 after Weis announced the issue on January 8. The ice cream in question was sold at 197 Weis Markets […]

Going golfing can be a fun way to get exercise and socialize with friends. To get from hole to hole, and to navigate the grounds, it’s common for golfers to ride on golf carts that they rent from the course. Although the golf carts are intended for safe rides around the course, sometimes they are […]

A suburban Milwaukee pharmacist has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately ruining hundreds of doses of the coronavirus vaccine by removing them from refrigeration for two nights. The arrest marks another setback to the start of the vaccination process for Americans, as Wisconsin leaders and other states are looking to the federal government to distribute […]

Car accidents can cause injuries with different severity levels. When you’ve suffered injuries and damages from an auto wreck in Ohio that wasn’t your fault, you’ll need to know what documents will be required to file a car accident claim against the driver or party who was at fault for the collision. Having the proper […]

An Oldham County nursing home with previous sexual assault and abuse allegations is closing at the end of January, according to a statement from the facility. The nursing home, Friendship Health & Rehab, located in Pewee Valley, will close on Jan. 29 as a result of the costs associated with fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

In late November 2020, nearly two years after two plane crashes resulted in the death of hundreds, the Federal Aviation Administration cleared Boeing’s 737 Max to fly again. FAA Administrator Steve Dickson signed the order, rescinding the grounding. A week prior to the decision, Dickson said the agency was in the final stage of reviewing […]

Spinal cord injuries can be devastating and change how you live the rest of your life. Whether you become partially or permanently disabled, or if you require treatment and assistance for the rest of your life, you could be dealing with many changes and costs from your spinal cord injury. Even though all you want […]

When you think of car accidents, typically, you picture two or more vehicles colliding and one of those drivers being at fault for the damages done to both cars, trucks, and bikes. Or if only one vehicle is involved in the accident, you assume it was the driver’s fault that the crash occurred. Actually, it’s […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has fostered a discussion of how to improve nursing homes. In general, there are two camps: the industry partisans who call for more collaboration from the federal government and better funding, and the critics who insist regulation should primarily take the form of steeper fines and other punitive actions against abusive and […]

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had its effects on everyone, those in nursing homes are one of the groups at the highest risk of infection. Close quarters, necessary medical interventions, and poor mitigation tactics make long-term care facilities breeding grounds for viruses—especially one with the infectious rate that the coronavirus has. As a result of […]

For over a year, people at the highest levels of the Louisiana State University athletic department have filed complaints about running back Derrius Guice. However, with each complaint, LSU officials have doubted women’s stories, didn’t conduct investigations, or didn’t call the police. All of those decisions have allowed Guice to continue his football career.

A fuel tank explosion at a southern Indiana industrial plant in Scottsburg resulted in one man being taken to the hospital on November 19. Just before 10 a.m. at Thomas Plastics near the 800 block of Armory Place, the explosion happened. According to the city’s fire chief, it’s believed a fuel tank or furnace exploded […]

As we get closer to January 1, 2021, it’s time to take a look at the law changes we’ll see in Illinois. While laws have the potential to be introduced and passed at various points throughout the year, we often see some of the most significant changes arrive with the New Year. This coming year, […]

With a new year often comes changes to the laws that impact our everyday lives. As we move through the end of 2020, it’s time to take a look at the law changes coming to Ohio in 2021. This year’s changes will have an impact on education, concealed carry permits, and clean energy.