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July 26, 2019

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Texas Tribune Daily Brief

The Brief for July 26
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In today's Brief: Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen faces a high-stakes political test in the face of an activist's allegations. Beto Oâ??Rourkeâ??s campaign manager, Jen O'Malley Dillon, could be his best shot at getting his presidential campaign off the ground.
Cassi Pollock, Texas Tribune 07/26/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Appeals Court Reinstates Suit Against Royal Caribbean Over Teen's Rape
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The cruise line must now answer allegations it was negligent in the case of an underage girl who says she was plied with alcohol and gang raped on one of its ships in December 2015. Reversing a lower court's decision to dismiss, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Florida ruled Wednesday that a lawsuit against Royal Caribbean can proceed since the plaintiff provided sufficient grounds that the cruise line "breached its duty of care" to her, contributing to her injuries.
Jayme Deerwester, USA Today 07/26/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Products

Glyphosate Faces a Test Inside America's Homes
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Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, is facing an unprecedented test in the courtroom, with more than 11,200 people alleging in pending lawsuits that exposure to the chemical led to cancer or other injuries. At the same time, the chemical is facing a trial of public opinion amid rising concerns about its safety. Tests from environmental groups are raising alarm with consumers, such as a recent study finding 21 oat-based cereal and snack products. The lawsuits and studies are prompting concerns among some parents and families about the chemical, which is used by farmers to control weed growth in their crops as well as by schools and municipalities in public spaces like school grounds and parks.
AIMEE PICCHI, CBSNews.com 07/26/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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House Sub-Committee Accuses Juul of Targeting Children
A House subcommittee accused Juul Labs of â??deploying a sophisticated programâ?? to target children and teenagers, including at schools and summer camp, as part of an effort to become the nationâ??s largest seller of e-cigarettes. The panelâ??s investigation â?? based on about 55,000 documents â?? was detailed in a hearing Thursday and a memo compiled by staffers for the subcommittee on economic and consumer policy.
Laurie McGinley and Laurie McGinley, The Washington Post 07/26/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn icon
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