Last July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers to stay away from OPMS Black Liquid Kratom, a product containing kratom, a herbal substance that is rapidly increasing in use in the U.S. The government agency warned that the product had been associated…
Sex trafficking is a horrifying crime often portrayed dramatically in movies and television. For example, in the Liam Neeson film Taken, a young girl is dragged screaming from her Paris vacation rental and delivered to a ring of sophisticated criminals, who keep her drugged in…
Human trafficking is a crisis that occurs around the world. In the U.S., it’s estimated there are as many as one million victims currently being trafficked. Sex trafficking, one of the two types of human trafficking, involves the use of force, coercion, or fraud to…
As winter sets in, we brighten our homes with festive decorations, use heaters to stay warm, and enjoy holiday traditions like cooking and fireworks. However, these activities can increase the risk of burn injuries. While accidents happen, in some cases burn injuries result from negligence,…
As more people turn to alternative treatments for pain, anxiety, depression, and even opioid withdrawal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning against using kratom, a plant-based product linked to serious health risks and fatalities. In 2021, nearly 1.7 million Americans reported using…
Over the past four-plus years, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has been battling bankruptcy proceedings due to Louisiana sex abuse lawsuits. The bankruptcy has caused tension between diocese leaders and parishioners, diocese leaders and state lawmakers, and diocese leaders and survivors of childhood sexual abuse.…
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has spent almost $40 million in fees on its bankruptcy. This number has Louisiana sex abuse survivors and their attorneys concerned about mismanagement of the process. According to WWL-TV, the volunteer who manages the bankruptcy, Lee Eagan, has…
Fresno, CA – In the early morning hours of Friday, March 28, 2025, a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 99 caused significant traffic disruptions, according to KSEE. The California Highway Patrol reports that the crash occurred around 4:00 AM near Ashlan Avenue and Highway 99, involving…
Modesto, CA – In the early hours of Sunday, March 30, 2025, a rollover crash on Highway 99 resulted in the death of a 39-year-old man, according to The Modesto Bee. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the accident took place around 12:45 AM…
Siloam, GA – In a shocking update, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested and charged a second former teacher from Nathanael Greene Academy with multiple felony counts related to sexual abuse of a student. Sherri Delle Mauldin, 60, of Buckhead, Greene County, Georgia,…
