Ohio counties win $650 million opioid ruling
A Cleveland federal judge awarded Lake and Trumbull counties $650 million in damages against CVS Walgreens and Walmart for fueling the opioid crisis. Lake will receive 306 million and Trumbull 344 million over 15 years with nearly 87 million due now. The ruling cites a public nuisance and abatement plan to curb ongoing harms.
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Walgreens
Walmart
Dan Polster
Lake
Trumbull
Lake County
Trumbull County
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Michael DeAngelis
North Carolina judge reinstates 20 week abortion ban
U S District Judge William Osteen reinstated a 20 week abortion ban in North Carolina with exceptions for medical emergencies, reversing prior injunctions after the Roe v Wade reversal. The ruling spots a political clash as Republicans push for further limits amid a midterm election year.
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Tennessee
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Wisconsin school board votes to ban Pride flags and political messages
The Kettle Moraine School Board unanimously retains a conduct rule forbidding district staff from displaying Pride flags Black Lives Matter and We Back the Badge signs and from sharing personal pronoun details in emails. The policy, interpreted after a legal analysis, targets political religious messaging by staff. Most speakers at the meeting opposed the policy during a crowded public comment period.
CDC restructuring after external review of COVID-19 response
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky plans a major reorganization to improve accountability collaboration communication and timeliness after an external review criticized missteps in testing guidance and public health messaging during the pandemic. The overhaul aims for a cohesive customer centric structure with new programs and faster decisive action.
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Cheney A House Trump era divides GOP and Cheney’s fate
The article outlines how a GOP House and Senate could reshape the party in Donald Trump’s image while risking the Senate if broader appeal falters. It notes Liz Cheney’s defiance after Jan 6, Trump’s rally for Harriet Hageman, and other Bush-Cheney figures losing primaries, signaling a party fracture and Cheney’s continued anti-Trump stance.
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