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Spring break travel in 2026 comes amid a partial government shutdown, global tensions, and safety concerns in popular destinations like Mexico. Learn how these issues may affect flights, safety, and what legal options travelers may have if injuries occur abroad.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed in the ER. When a delayed diagnosis allows the drug reaction to progress, the consequences can be catastrophic — and the diagnostic failure may be medical malpractice.
Research shows an increased risk of scurvy from weight loss medications like Ozempic. The newly discovered risk joins a long list of other serious health effects that have led to thousands of dangerous drug lawsuits.
The disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has drawn attention to how doorbell cameras like Google Nest and Ring are used in criminal investigations. As police increasingly rely on neighborhood surveillance footage, legal questions about privacy, warrants, and digital evidence are emerging.
Title IX is more than a law about women’s sports. Enacted in 1972, the federal civil rights statute protects all students from sex discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in schools receiving federal funding, shaping how campuses respond to misconduct.
New tax deductions are in effect for workers who earn tips or work overtime. But economists warn it won't be low-income families who benefit, and the changes present new risks and issues.
Trump's executive order to increase domestic production of glyphosate comes the day after Bayer proposed a $7 billion settlement to resolve tens of thousands of Roundup cancer lawsuits.
Outdated and fabricated information, an inability to understand legal nuances, and a lack of insight from real-world experience makes it dangerous to use AI for legal advice.
As measles cases rise, federal officials are urging Americans to get vaccinated. But shifting CDC guidance and state debates over school vaccine mandates may leave families confused about what is required, what is optional, and what steps to take during an outbreak.
A growing lawsuit alleges years of sexual abuse by a former sports medicine director at North Carolina State University, with 31 former student-athletes now involved. The case reflects broader concerns about oversight, accountability, and abuse in college athletics.
Dangerous winter storms and widespread power outages can increase the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Improper use of generators, heaters, and other household items raises serious safety and legal concerns.
The first youth social media addiction lawsuit began jury selection on January 27. The outcome of the case is widely anticipated, as over 2,200 cases in the federal MDL are set for trial in June.
