Eddie Ramirez, a Philadelphia native, has had all charges against him dropped after spending 27 years in prison on false charges. Ramirez was initially convicted of murder in 1997, though he had always maintained his innocence. After issues with DNA evidence, witness testimony, and undisclosed police notes came to light, he was able to get the charges overturned, resulting in him being freed.
(more…)Lochinvar LLC has issued a recall for approximately 17,000 of its condenser boilers after it was found they had a defect that could result in carbon monoxide leaking from the boiler. This poses a potential risk to anyone who owns these boilers, given the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Anyone with these boilers should contact the manufacturer for a free repair, and make sure to have carbon monoxide detectors active until the issue can be fixed.
(more…)As the weather gets colder and more people start turning on their heat, there is a greater risk of heating oil spills. These sorts of spills may sound relatively banal, but in reality they can cause serious damage to you, your home, and your family, and can become incredibly costly to clean up. But what exactly are the health and environmental risks of a heating oil spill, and how might that impact you?
(more…)The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees all US citizens the right to an attorney in a court of law. This right is meant to help protect you against accusations of criminal activity, and to ensure that you have the full ability to defend yourself in court. Here are five things you need to know about your right to an attorney:
(more…)A recent study from St. Louis University found that a cave system located in Missouri had microplastics located in its water and sediment, despite being off limits to people for three decades. This alarming find shows just how pervasive the contamination of microplastics has become, and that even areas ostensibly untouched by humanity can still be polluted. This raises questions of just how extensive microplastic contamination is, and what might need to be done to address it.
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