Chris Brown sues Warner Bros over documentary's sex assault claims
22 Jan
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Chris Brown sues Warner Bros over documentary’s sex assault claims

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Musician Chris Brown says he's suing a film studio over a documentary released last year which included accusations of sexual assault. Chris Brown: A History of Violence was released by Warner Bros in October and featured testimony from an anonymous dancer who claimed he raped her on a yacht in 2020. In a statement, the Forever singer's lawyers say the film is "defamatory", and her claims were "baseless" and "sensationalised", accusing Warner Bros of "recklessly damaging" his reputation. As well as Warner Bros, the lawsuit also names production company Ample. Neither firm responded when contacted for comment by BBC Newsbeat. Chris Brown's lawyers say he is seeking $500m (£405m), after filing the complaint at a court in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The statement goes on to say that his lawyers had told producers the allegations - which also included evidence...
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‘It’s Out of Control’: UnitedHealth Group and Peers Charged Americans 1000% More for Drugs
22 Jan
Health News

‘It’s Out of Control’: UnitedHealth Group and Peers Charged Americans 1000% More for Drugs

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UnitedHealth Group, the American insurance giant recently in the spotlight due to the tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has landed in yet another controversy—this time involving the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A newly released government report has uncovered that UnitedHealth Group, along with other major healthcare companies, has been charging exorbitant markups on prescription drugs, sometimes exceeding 1,000%, even for generic brands.Profiting from Sky-High MarkupsAccording to a recent report from the FTC, UnitedHealth Group's online pharmacy, OptumRx, together with CVS's Caremark Rx and Express Scripts, imposed markups of thousands of per cent on various specialty generic medications sold through their affiliated pharmacies. Many other drugs reportedly saw price increases of several hundred per cent, further inflating costs for consumers. With that finding, FTC stated that the 'Big 3' pharmacy benefit management (PBM) organisations collectively generated...
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What Are Those White Spots on Your Nails?
22 Jan
Health News

What Are Those White Spots on Your Nails?

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While each product featured is independently selected by our editors, we may include paid promotion. If you buy something through our links, we may earn commission. Read more about our Product Review Guidelines here. Although you might not be aware of it, the condition of your nails can be an indicator of your general health. Any nail abnormalities, such as sudden color changes or intense breakage, can sometimes suggest a more serious underlying health issue. If you have white spots on your fingernails or toenails, you might be wondering why, and whether or not it's a cause for concern.Healthy fingernails are typically a light, flesh-toned color that's consistent throughout the nail, and they are free of grooves, indentations, and any spots or marks. However, if you have experienced white spots on your nails as many...
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Award of Merit, Green Project: University of Udine Polo dei Rizzi Campus Multifunctional Library
22 Jan
Educational Resources

Award of Merit, Green Project: University of Udine Polo dei Rizzi Campus Multifunctional Library

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The library complements other recently expanded university facilities for research labs and for law and humanities departments.Photo by Alfredo Ingletti, courtesy of 3TI Progetti University of Udine Polo dei Rizzi Campus Multifunctional Library Udine, Italy Award of MeritSubmitted by: 3TI Italia SpAOwner: 3TI Italia SpALead Design Firm | Civil, Structural & MEP Engineer: 3TI Italia SpAGeneral Contractor: University of Udine / Construction and Logistics AreaArchitectural Design: Rossi Prodi Associati; disembarked; Studio Bargone Architetti AssociatiEnergy Consultant: Rossi Prodi AssociatiThe multifunctional library enhances academic resources by serving as a hub for studying, research and community engagement. The building complements other recently expanded facilities for the humanities, research laboratories and a dedicated building for the university’s department of law. The building’s core is a...
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