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…
Tipton, CA – On the morning of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, a two-vehicle collision resulted in at least one fatality, according to CHP Fatal. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the crash occurred around 5:39 AM near the intersection of Road 96 and Avenue…
Tulare County, CA – Late on the night of Tuesday, April 22, 2025, a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in rural Tulare County, according to KSEE. California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that the collision occurred shortly after 11:30 PM near the intersection of…
Sacramento, CA – In the early evening of Monday, April 21, 2025, a female bicyclist sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car, according to KCRA. The Sacramento Police Department reports that the collision took place near Arden Way and Challenge Way shortly before…
