US Steps Up Scrutiny of Funds for Asbestos Exposure Victims
Lawyers for asbestos victims say the process enables people to obtain compensation for catastrophic illness without drawn-out lawsuits.
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The EPA Suggested We Change Our Rating on an Asbestos Story. Here’s Why We Declined.
While the EPA has not paved the way for all uses of asbestos to make a return, they have proposed regulations that make it possible for some uses to gain official approval.
Advocacy Group Finds Traces of Asbestos in “Playskool” Crayons
Of the six kinds of crayons the U.S. Public Interest Research Group tested, one brand contained traces of the asbestos mineral tremolite.
Did a Russian Asbestos Company Put Trump’s Face on Their Product?
A Russian asbestos producer shared a photograph of their product to social media with a seal of Donald Trump’s face and the text "Approved by Donald Trump”.
Is the EPA Allowing for the Approval of New Asbestos-Containing Products?
The Environmental Protection Agency will be allowing for potential new uses of asbestos, while limiting the scope of studies that assess its risk.
Were Asbestos Found in Children’s Crayons?
The Environmental Working Group reported that they found asbestos in four brands of children's crayons. Does this news posit a significant health danger to kids?
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No, Ghislaine Maxwell Has Not Tested Positive for COVID-19 in Jail
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Are These Images of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell Real?
Socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested on sex abuse charges connected to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Did Trump Say Operation Desert Storm Took Place in Vietnam?
The president's 2020 Independence Day address wasn't the smoothest of speeches, but neither was it as historically challenged as claimed by some critics.
Does a New Facebook Algorithm Only Show You 26 Friends?
Facebook hasn't limited your feed to only a certain number of people, and sharing a post saying otherwise won't make any difference.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.