Cross-section of tooth showing laser removal of the dentine layer, in tan, for analysis of metal content.Mount Sinai Health System Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Baby teeth from children with autism contain more toxic lead and less of the essential nutrients zinc and manganese, compared to teeth from children without autism,[Read More…]
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Legislation to Protect Californians Against Federal Attacks on Lawful Marijuana Activity Passes California State Assembly
California Sends Signal to Washington to Stay Out of State-Sanctioned Marijuana Policies and Laws SACRAMENTO —(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. Last night, the California State Assembly passed legislation that would prohibit state and local agencies from using resources to assist federal law enforcement authorities with marijuana enforcement against people in compliance with[Read More…]
Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Syria, Iraq, June 2, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 30 strikes consisting of 51 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Sues Kane County Construction Company for Defrauding Residents Seeking Weather-related Home Repairs
Attorney General Alleges Company Accepted Down Payments but Never Completed Home Repair and Roofing Work Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday filed a lawsuit against a Kane County construction company and its owner alleging the company defrauded at least 10 residents in Chicago and the western suburbs[Read More…]
Payroll Employment Rises by 138,000 in May, 2017; Unemployment Rate Changes Little (4.3%)
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—June 2, 2017. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 138,000 in May, 2017 and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.3 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in health care and mining. Household Survey Data The unemployment rate, at 4.3 percent, and[Read More…]
Lilly Wachowski and Tennessee Loveless LGBTQ Artists Gallery Opening on Friday, June 2
Center on Halsted Launches Art: Trans Women Murders & Drag Culture Themes CHICAGO –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Center on Halsted in Chicago is proud to announce that legendary film director, screenwriter, and producer Lilly Wachowski is scheduled to premiere her much anticipated art exhibit “Say Our Names”. World-renowned artist Tennessee Loveless[Read More…]
Schnucks Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Cinnamon Pudding Half Cakes and Cake Slices
ST. LOUIS –(ENEWSPF)–June 2, 2017. Schnucks Bakery, a St. Louis, Mo. establishment, is issuing an allergy alert on Cinnamon Pudding Half Cakes and Cake Slices because the products may contain walnuts that are not listed on the ingredient labels. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the[Read More…]
NASA Names Solar Mission After University of Chicago Physicist (Videos)
Parker Solar Probe honors Prof. Eugene Parker for his solar wind discovery Illustration courtesy of Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 1, 2017 By: Steve Koppes NASA has named the first mission to fly a spacecraft directly into the sun’s atmosphere in honor of Prof. Eugene Parker, a pioneering physicist[Read More…]
United Nations: US Decision to Withdraw from Paris Climate Accord a ‘Major Disappointment’
“Climate action is not a burden, but an unprecedented opportunity” Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric for the UN Secretary-General, reads a statement on the United States decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change. UN Photo/Manuel Elias NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–1 June 2017 – The Spokesman for the United Nations Secretary-General today[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces Selection of Team to Redevelop Venerable State Street High-Rises
$141 Million Project Will Revitalize Stretch of Marquee Downtown Street and Create Hundreds of Jobs This story updated on June 5 at 1:37 p.m. with information provided by Taylor Johnson. The original story on the City of Chicago’s website contained an error. CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–UPDATED June 5, 2017 — June 1, 2017. Mayor[Read More…]
