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Tiger Woods will likely recover from the foot injury that forced him to withdraw from the Masters Golf Tournament on April 9. But a painful legal situation, or two, may continue to hobble him. Woods spoke to reporters prior to the beginning of the tournament, reflecting on his stellar record as a…
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Not many sinking feelings can match the one that strikes when you realize that you've lost your passport, your ID, or your credit cards while traveling. If it happens to you, remember that it happens to even the most seasoned travelers. And take heart: there are contingency measures you can…
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A federal jury has ordered Tesla to pay about $3.2 million to a Black former employee for ignoring his accusations of racial abuse. Although the jury awarded plaintiff Owen Diaz a seven-figure verdict, his decision to go to trial proved costly. Two years ago, a different jury awarded him $137…
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"Forever chemicals" are everywhere, or so it seems. They're commonly called PFAS (pronounced PEE-fass)—short for polyfluroalkyl. They are in our drinking water, our clothes, our cosmetics, our cookware, our carpets, and many other products. They may also cause cancer, decrease fertility, and damage immune systems. Little surprise then, that PFAS lawsuits…
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The official first day of spring on March 20 was especially welcome this year for Midwesterners, who've endured an especially long and harsh winter. But the weather-related headaches are not yet over. It is now pothole season for motorists—and one of the worst in memory for some areas, such as…
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You might have thought that your PTO was sacred, but employees with minimum work quotas should now be wary. A federal appellate court has just ruled that employers can take away salaried employees' paid time off (PTO) when they fail to meet productivity quotas. Involving employees of a nursing home…
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