Safe and habitable housing is not a privilege, but a fundamental right. Yet, for too many tenants, this right is constantly under threat. While existing laws provide a framework for tenant protections, recent incidents highlight areas where these laws can be strengthened. Landlords neglect repairs,…
Last Fall, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) released a study linking the use of chemical hair straightening products to uterine cancer. The study also reaffirmed the connection between the products and the development of some breast and ovarian cancers while stressing Black and Latina…
When purchasing a product, you’re likely thinking about how well it will work or how it compares to a similar product – not whether it will hurt you. After all, it’s on store shelves, so you assume it has undergone rigorous tests to rule out…
Chemical hair straightening products have been around for decades. They’re used by millions of women each year, offering those with the curliest, frizziest, and difficult-to-flatten hair the opportunity for a sleek, straight finish. Since hair straightener products, also known as hair relaxers, break down the…
More than 65,000 American women are expected to be diagnosed with uterine cancer this year. It is the most common female gynecologic cancer, and women older than 55 are especially likely to develop it. Obesity, hormonal imbalances, and a family history of cancer can all…
As consumers, we try to keep safety in mind whenever buying a product. However, as a recent study indicates, more often than not, consumers rely on blind trust that manufacturers are using safe ingredients in what they sell. Unfortunately, the manufacturers don’t always protect the…
Muchas mujeres en todo el país se aplican productos químicos para alisar el cabello, sin darse cuenta de las posibles consecuencias de la salud que estos productos químicos pueden tener en sus cuerpos. Un estudio reciente explica sobre el peligro que pueden representar los productos…
Chester, PA – Authorities in Delaware County have charged 20 individuals connected to Chester Community Charter School following allegations of widespread child abuse. The accusations involve both physical mistreatment and a failure to report incidents of abuse, leaving a community reeling and demanding answers. Investigation…
Rocklin, CA – On the night of Monday, March 31, 2025, a single-vehicle motorcycle crash claimed the life of one rider, according to CBS13. The Rocklin Police Department reports that the accident took place around 8:30 PM near the intersection of Granite Drive and Jewel…
Fresno, CA – In the early morning hours of Friday, March 28, 2025, a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 99 caused significant traffic disruptions, according to KSEE. The California Highway Patrol reports that the crash occurred around 4:00 AM near Ashlan Avenue and Highway 99, involving…
