Texas
Tribune Daily Brief
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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
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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
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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
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House
Sub-Committee Accuses Juul of Targeting Children |
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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
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