Month: September 2020

As lawsuits mount against the pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma over its knowledge that one of its best-selling drugs was addictive and dangerous, a newly- uncovered Justice Department report shows that the multi-billion dollar corporation also knew that patients were abusing OxyContin shortly after the drug’s release. Almost immediately after releasing OxyContin in 1996, Purdue Pharma…

In an appearance on Fox News less than a day after his victory in Florida’s Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)—who was enthusiastically endorsed by President Donald Trump—called on Floridians to not “monkey this up” by electing his Democratic opponent Andrew Gillum, who became the first black gubernatorial nominee in Florida’s history…

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers insists he would be happy to trust his current squad if the Foxes fail in the transfer market. The club are close to signing Roma winger Cengiz Under on loan but Rodgers believes his men can cope with the demands this term. St Etienne defender Wesley Fofana has publicly stated he…

Arsenal are reluctant to meet Lyon’s asking price for Houssem Aouar, according to their sporting director Juninho. The midfielder has been a long-rumoured target for the Gunners, though he is yet to make the move to London. The 22-year-old has been a regular in the Lyon since breaking into the first team during the 2017/18 season.…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Manchester United are “working hard” to bring in new faces as their season gets under way amid a backdrop of discontent. After a promising first full campaign as Old Trafford manager, the chances of improving on last season’s third-placed Premier League finish and three cup semi-final appearances look set to be…

Chelsea have allowed defender Davide Zappacosta to join Italian side Genoa on a season-long loan, the Premier League club have announced. Italy international Zappacosta returns to Serie A following last season’s temporary switch to Roma, which was interrupted by a serious knee ligament injury. He recovered from surgery in time to make six appearances in…

The democratic socialist challenger who won a shocking primary victory on Tuesday night in New York is calling on her fellow candidates to be “explicit” in their message if they want to take back power in the midterms. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year-old former organizer for Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for…

Barbra Streisand is slamming President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to back down from veto threat over changing Confederate-named bases Esper orders ‘After Action Review’ of National Guard’s role in protests MORE as a “disgrace” in a Wednesday fundraising pitch released by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee…

Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) and Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) will travel to Kansas together next week to campaign for a pair of candidates in…

Rep. Chris CollinsChristopher (Chris) Carl CollinsWe can’t afford to let local news die House bill would ban stock trading by members of Congress Former Rep. Chris Collins sentenced to 2 years in prison for insider trading MORE’s (R-N.Y.) indictment on insider trading charges on Wednesday is energizing Democrats, handing them a renewed shot at one…