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Breast Cancer ‘On The Rise’ In Under-50s
One in five breast cancer cases are now among women under 50, with heavy drinking linked to the increase, a charity says. Continue reading
Moody’s, S&P settle lawsuits over SIV investments
REUTERS – Settlements have been reached in two long-running lawsuits seeking to hold Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's responsible for misleading investors about the safety of risky debt vehicles that they rated. The lawsuits had accused Moody's and S&P of negligent misrepresentation over their activities regarding the Cheyne and Rhinebridge structured investment vehicles. An S&P spokesman confirmed on Friday that the cases have settled Continue reading
Measles Outbreak: First Death Feared
Health officials voice concerns that the epidemic in South Wales may lead to a death as cases are expected to double. Continue reading
China says new bird flu cases found in central China
BEIJING (Reuters) – Two people in the central Chinese province of Henan have been infected by a new strain of avian influenza, the first cases found in the region and bringing the total number nationwide to 51, Xinhua state news agency said on Sunday. One of the victims, a 34-year old man in the city of Kaifeng, is now critically ill in hospital, while the other, a 65-year old farmer from Zhoukou, is stable. The two cases do not appear to be connected. Continue reading
FTC awards $50,000 in ‘Robocall Challenge’
They’re annoying and distracting – and in most cases, prohibited by law. For years, federal prosecutors have tried to shut down the con artists and shady telemarketers who invade our privacy with illegal robocalls that almost always pitch some sort of fraudulent product or service. Continue reading
Analysis: "Lex Cyprus" will set precedents for closer EU union
Lawyers have a saying that hard cases make bad law. Continue reading
Will surrender of Congo warlord ‘The Terminator’ boost the standing of the ICC?
The surprise surrender of a Congolese warlord after seven years on the run is a welcome boost for the International Criminal Court, after a slump in its support amid snail-paced trials and failed cases, legal analysts and rights advocates said Tuesday. Continue reading
As Alzheimer’s rate soars, concern rises over costs
As Alzheimer’s cases rise, so do concerns about the nation’s ability to afford care. Continue reading
