Corinne Purtill | Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Thomas VanCott compares his son Jake’s experience with autism to life on a tightrope. Upset the delicate balance and Jake, 18, plunges into frustration, slapping himself and twisting his neck in seemingly painful ways. Like many families with children on the autism spectrum, Jake’s parents sought treatments beyond … [Read more...] about Desperate parents turn to magnetic therapy to help kids with autism. There’s little evidence
Has a California lab discovered the holy grail of plastic recycling?
Susanne Rust | Los Angeles Times (TNS) Despite the planet’s growing plastic pollution crisis, petroleum-based polymers have become an integral part of modern life. They make cars and airplanes lighter and more energy efficient. They constitute a core material of modern medicine by helping to keep equipment sterile, deliver medicines and build prosthetics, among many other … [Read more...] about Has a California lab discovered the holy grail of plastic recycling?
U.S. borrowing tops $1.9 trillion so far this year
The federal government borrowed $1.9 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2024, including $380 billion in August, a startling amount as federal watchdogs sound the alarm on spending. Those borrowing figures come from the latest Monthly Treasury Statement from the Treasury Department. Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, said … [Read more...] about U.S. borrowing tops $1.9 trillion so far this year
Ravens to honor Jacoby Jones, Joe D’Alessandris before Sunday’s home opener
The Ravens will honor the late Jacoby Jones and Joe D’Alessandris before Sunday’s 1 p.m. home opener against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Jones’ mother, Emily London-Jones, and son, Jacoby Jr., will be on the field for a special honorary moment before team introductions, while family members of D’Alessandris will be honored on the field during the coin … [Read more...] about Ravens to honor Jacoby Jones, Joe D’Alessandris before Sunday’s home opener
Johns Hopkins’ visitor restrictions violated disabled patients’ rights during pandemic, feds say
Restrictions on patient visitors imposed by the Johns Hopkins Health System during the coronavirus pandemic violated the rights of disabled patients under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the federal government said in a suit filed Thursday. Hopkins and federal prosecutors also proposed a consent decree to address those alleged violations with the health system agreeing to … [Read more...] about Johns Hopkins’ visitor restrictions violated disabled patients’ rights during pandemic, feds say