United Parcel strike squeezes holiday mail deadlines
The East Coast United Parcel Service strike accelerates the Christmas mailing deadline. Postal Service boosts hires to handle millions of parcels as first class items face tight schedules. Delays up to three days occur in the East, while the West remains near normal.
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Plastic surgeon testimony in silicone malpractice case
A Miami Beach doctor faces medical malpractice and fraud charges after injecting liquid silicone into women’s breasts, with the state board hearing against dermatologist Gross who admits treating over 100 women for larger breasts at $100 per two injections. The FDA notes silicone possession requires qualified research or tobacco listing.
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80 Inspectors Track Toys That Squeak Too Loud
Chicago consumer sales commissioner Jane Byrne sent 80 agents through stores to curb squeaky toy animals after an inspector brought home a rubber lion for his daughter. The effort aims to enforce safety and noise standards in holiday toys.
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Campus hardhats face feminist backlash at UF protests
At the University of Florida, over 2,000 spectators watched a gender clash as women from the National Organization for Women mocked construction workers' remarks. Protesters held signs, rated workers on a 1 to 10 scale for sexual appeal, and accused male crews of harassment and noisy behavior on campus.
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