Court Rules Air Conditioning for New Orleans Death Row Inmates Not Required

Louisiana no longer needs to provide air conditioning to its inmates on death row, a federal appellate court ruled Wednesday, July 8 — however, three inmates who claimed the extreme heat in their cells make them more susceptible to heat-related illness will get some form of relief. According to the Baton Rouge Advocate, the U.S. […]

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Doctor Who Fans Can Soon Watch The 12th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver

Each summer, San Diego Comic-Con brings together the biggest names in comics, film and television — along with thousands of their fans — in celebration of the most beloved parts of pop culture and geekdom. Few shows are as universally adored among Comic-Con guests as Doctor Who, that long-running British program that chronicles the Doctor’s […]

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Johnson & Johnson Knew Their ADHD Drug Might Give Boys Breasts, But Didn’t Tell Anyone

Risperdal was Johnson and Johnson’s big money, antipsychotic pill. For more than 10 years, it was their best-selling product, one which they’ve protected in the court of law more than 1,300 times. The latest lawsuit over the drug came less than a month ago, from men who had developed breasts up to a size 46DD […]

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New Study Links Low Testosterone With Depression

A recent study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine has found that low testosterone may cause depression in men. Latinos Health reports that men who suffer from hypogonadism, which is characterized by a low level of testosterone, are more at risk to develop depression than men who do not have the condition. If left […]

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Green Energy Coming to the Motor City Via Trash Compactors

The Motor City will soon be seeing a green energy initiative piloted by DTE Energy. The Detroit-based company will be placing seven solar-powered trash compactors and recycling units in downtown Detroit — a city known for its heavy usage of fossil fuels. The units, made by MA-based company Bigbelly, will be able to collect and […]

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Amy Schumer Talks Feminism, Comedy, and Cellulite with ‘Glamour’

Glamour magazine interviewed Amy Schumer for the upcoming August 2015 issue, and the comedian had plenty to say on the subject of women’s bodies — including her own. Schumer is known for her sketch show on Comedy Central, Inside Amy Schumer. The magazine released some excerpts of her interview to give readers a snippet of […]

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