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  • NYPD is sued for using sound cannons at Eric Garner protest

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    The New York City Police Department has been sued for having allegedly injured demonstrators at a protest over the death of Eric Garner by using military-grade sound cannons to disperse them. According to a complaint filed on Thursday night against the NYPD and Commissioner William Bratton, five plaintiffs suffered ear damage and other injuries after…

  • Study shows how Zika virus could cause fetal brain defects

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    By Andrew M. Seaman NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Zika virus is capable of quickly infecting and harming developing fetal brain cells, scientists said on Friday in a study that provides insight into how the virus might cause the birth defect microcephaly in fetuses exposed in the womb. The researchers said their study, published in…

  • Beijing may ease household residence rules

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    Beijing has proposed a new system giving permanent residence status to millions of people already living in the city, giving them better access to services like healthcare and education. All Chinese citizens have a hukou, or residence registration account, which determines their access to education and other social welfare services. Ensuring a fair hukou system…

  • 6 Ways To Give The World’s Mothers And Kids The Gift Of Health This Season

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    It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the approaching season of giving (and, let’s be honest, receiving), never giving a second thought to what’s going on outside of your home or community. But as families come together to celebrate, it’s important to remember those less fortunate than us, near and…