Tag: powder
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After $195 million in talc verdicts, J&J strives to change court
After a $67.5 million jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson on Oct. 27 marked its third straight trial defeat in an onslaught of lawsuits claiming its talc-based products cause ovarian cancer, the company is hoping to reverse the trend by having the cases heard in a different court. All three awards, totaling around $195 million,…
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After $195 million in talc verdicts, J&J strives to change court
After a $67.5 million jury verdict against Johnson & Johnson on Oct. 27 marked its third straight trial defeat in an onslaught of lawsuits claiming its talc-based products cause ovarian cancer, the company is hoping to reverse the trend by having the cases heard in a different court. All three awards, totaling around $195 million,…
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Prisoners get out of jail for papal Mass at Vatican
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Prisoners from around the world attended a special Mass by Pope Francis on Sunday, hearing him call for society to put more trust in rehabilitation, improved jail conditions and more clemency. Francis, who has often criticized the effects of unbridled capitalism, also said those who worship the laws…
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Prisoners get out of jail for papal Mass at Vatican
By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Prisoners from around the world attended a special Mass by Pope Francis on Sunday, hearing him call for society to put more trust in rehabilitation, improved jail conditions and more clemency. Francis, who has often criticized the effects of unbridled capitalism, also said those who worship the laws…
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Germany expands diesel probe to include VW board chairman
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors have widened their investigation into Volkswagen's handling of the emissions scandal to include its board chairman, Hans Dieter Poetsch, the company said Sunday.
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Delhi imposes ’emergency’ measures to combat hazardous smog
The Delhi government on Sunday put all construction projects on hold, shut down schools and advised residents of the Indian capital to stay indoors as part of an “emergency” plan to deal with dangerous levels of air pollution. Hundreds of people, including children, on Sunday staged a protest in New Delhi over the worsening air…