Purdue opioid deal may set price for industry settlements
Purdue Pharma seeks Chapter 11 to enable a 10 billion dollar settlement aimed at resolving over 2,000 opioid lawsuits. If approved, the plan would place Purdue’s assets into a trust for states, cities, and counties and would involve Mundipharma sale to raise funds. The proposal garners support from 24 states and five territories while shaping talks with other drugmakers and distributors.
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Glacier National Park Aims to Keep Breath and Sight Steady
A science journalist reflects on aging and health while visiting Glacier National Park with his wife Beth. He considers outdoor time as a mental health aid, witnesses Ansel Adams era history, and meets Frank Ruggles recreating Adams Mural Project images for a TV special and a coffee-table book.
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Vaping giants scramble after Trump vaping ban move
Juul and major vaping players raced to shield interests after President Trump announced a near total ban on flavored products. The action followed rising teen use reports and a California death linked lung illness, triggering crisis moves from firms with Washington ties to preserve markets and funding.
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