A sitting Supreme Court Justice has been roundly criticized for criticizing a candidate for president. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a strong liberal voice on the Court had these words (among others) to say about Republican Presidential Candidate, Donald Trump: “I can’t imagine what this place would…
Lyme disease is a caused a bacteria that is spread to humans by tick bites. While most tick bites are harmless, several species can cause life-threatening diseases. Minnesota health officials are warning about Lyme-infected tick bites that attack the heart and cause sudden cardiac death,…
Pokémon GO is the latest smartphone craze that has millions of people glued to their cell phones. It’s is a mobile game that encourages players to use their smartphones’ GPS to find and catch virtual Pokémon in real-world locations suited to their species. For example,…
According to a recent report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more people died in auto accidents on U.S. highways last year than any other year dating back to 2008. The 35,200 fatalities (nearly 100 people per day) represent a 7.7 percent increase…
Two teens were killed and two others injured in a car crash in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The 19-year-old driver was headed south on 291 Highway when he hit a pole. The vehicle overturned before catching on fire. The driver and a 17-year-old passenger died at…
Two lawsuits have been filed against York Hospital and LivaNova, the manufacturer of a medical device that was linked to a series of bacterial infections throughout southcentral Pennsylvania. Both suits are making defective design and failure-to-warn claims, among others, against LivaNova and neglig
You’re packed and ready to hit the road, but are you ready for those long hours behind the wheel? Summer vacation season not only brings out more drivers, but also more hazards. As travelers try to reach their vacation destination, many will push beyond their…
Many people carry uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on their auto policies. The idea behind underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage is simple: If you’re injured in an auto accident – driver, passenger or pedestrian – and the at-fault driver either does not have insurance or is underinsur
A 14-year-old Security, Colorado teen was jogging through the intersection, something he had done dozen of times before. But, this time, as he entered the crosswalk he was hit by a car. Despite hitting his back, head, neck and legs, the teen only suffered cuts…
Last week, I posted “Mass Shootings: An Epidemic That Must Be Stopped” after the Orlando tragedy renewed calls for stricter gun controls. The article has been running as the featured headline for several days. When these tragedies occur, we mourn the victims. Families who suffered…
Twenty-seven year old “Star Trek” actor Anton Yelchin was crushed to death on Sunday after his 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee rolled backwards pinning him against the brick support pillar of the security gate at his LA home. Police said the actor was pulling out of…
Today, I read an article that is a tragic reminder of how dangerous swimming pools can be, especially for young children. Three-year-old twin boys died over the weekend after falling into a backyard swimming pool. The boys and their family were attending a gathering on…
