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NPR: FAMU Suspends Another Student Group Over Hazing Allegation

NPR: FAMU Suspends Another Student Group Over Hazing Allegation

Source: Korva Coleman / NPR Florida A&M University, which is dealing with the deadly effects of hazing, has suspended another student group over new allegations of cruel treatment. In a statement released to member station WFSU, the university says the Torque Dance Team has been suspended immediately after a hazing incident reportedly occurred off campus last weekend. Interim university president [...]

USPS Defaults On $5.5 Billion Payment To Treasury

USPS Defaults On $5.5 Billion Payment To Treasury

Source: Eyder Peralta / NPR For the first time ever, the United States Postal Service has defaulted on a payment to the Treasury. The USPS warned of a default in a statement on Monday. It it would not make the $5.5 billion payment due today and that it would also default on a $5.6 billion payment due [...]

Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning

Second Neti-Pot Death From Amoeba Prompts Tap-Water Warning

Source: Nacy Shute / NPR Washing noses with neti pots or squeeze bottles has become increasingly popular as a home remedy for colds, allergies and sinus trouble. But it’s not such a great remedy if it kills you. Now that two people have died from infection with brain-eating amoebas after using neti pots, doctors are warning: do not [...]

Use Toilet Before Boarding: Latest Ryanair Cost-Cutting Measure? Replace Lavatories With Seats

Use Toilet Before Boarding: Latest Ryanair Cost-Cutting Measure? Replace Lavatories With Seats

President of Irish budget carrier Ryanair Michael O’Leary poses prior to a press conference in Madrid in Sept. 2011. Source: Eyder Peralta / NPR For a long time, the Irish economy airline Ryanair has been the leader in slashing costs. It’s also been known as the airline that made the current nickle-and-dime model of charging [...]

Reebok Agrees To $25M Settlement In Refunds For ‘Toning Shoes’

Reebok Agrees To $25M Settlement In Refunds For ‘Toning Shoes’

Source: Eyder Peralta / NPR Reebok International Ltd. came to an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission over what the government said were “over-hyped advertising claims” by Reebok that a pair of its specialty shoes could tone leg and butt muscles better than regular shoes. One TV ad, cited by the FTC, claimed that Reebok’s [...]

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