Johnson & Johnson has announced a settlement of nearly $9 billion to cover thousands of lawsuits alleging that its baby powder containing talc caused cancer. The settlement, which is more than quadruple the amount previously set aside, is one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history and will be payable over the next 25 years. The company has been adamant that its products are safe, but has decided to settle the cases in order to avoid the costs and risks associated with a prolonged legal battle.
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Sen. John Fetterman is recovering from clinical depression and has resumed some of his duties while receiving in-patient care. His chief of staff has expressed appreciation for the public's support, and Fetterman is continuing to work on Senate-related issues while making progress in his recovery.
Chicago is set to hold a hotly contested mayoral election on Tuesday, with incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot facing off against four other contenders, including progressive Rep. Jesús “Chuy” Garcia and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson. Lightfoot has had a contentious relationship with teachers’ and police unions, while Johnson is endorsed by the Chicago Teachers’ Union. With no candidate expected to top the 50% necessary to avoid a runoff, the race is expected to go to an April 4 runoff between the top two vote-getters.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. Fetterman is the latest in a string of high-profile politicians to seek treatment for depression, including former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, and the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988 to connect with a trained counselor or visit 988lifeline.org.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., has checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression. His chief of staff, Adam Jentleson, said that Fetterman has experienced depression "off and on" but only recently became severe. Fetterman's wife, Gisele, thanked the staff at Walter Reed for their "compassion and professionalism" and Fetterman is said to be in good spirits and looking forward to getting back to work soon.
Lamar Johnson, who has been serving a life sentence for nearly 28 years for a killing he has always said he didn't commit, was granted exoneration on Tuesday by a Missouri Circuit Court Judge. The ruling was based on constitutional error and clear and convincing evidence of Johnson's innocence. Johnson's legal team expressed relief and joy at the ruling, which is a major victory for Johnson and a step towards justice for other wrongfully convicted individuals.
The California Lottery announced Tuesday that Edwin Castro was the sole winner of the record-breaking $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot. Joe Chahayed, the business owner who sold the winning ticket, was rewarded with a bonus of $1 million. The lottery said it will continue to support the state's public education system with the proceeds from the Powerball jackpot.