Early exposure to microbes may help protect children against a type of leukaemia, says a UK scientist. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-44199844
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Think prison abolition in America is impossible? It once felt inevitable | Joshua Dubler and Vincent Lloyd
In the 1960s and 1970s, attorneys general and Republican congressmen were among the many arguing that prison was immoral. Can those days return?With amazing speed, ending mass incarceration has become a priority not only for leftists but also for centrists and even for some on the right. Jared...
Surge in young Americans using marijuana as first drug
Proportion of young people who tried cigarettes as their first drug fell over the same period, US study saysThe proportion of young people using marijuana as their first drug doubled in the 10 years from 2004, a US-based study has found.The government study reveals that among people aged between...
Top Novartis lawyer steps down over Michael Cohen payments
Novartis announced one of its top legal experts, who signed a $1.2m contract with Michael Cohen in February 2017, is resigningSwiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Wednesday announced the retirement of its top legal expert, as he apologised for payments made by the firm to Donald Trump’s personal...
US ruling opens way for states-wide sports betting
Gambling shares in the US and UK surge after the Supreme Court paves way for legal sports betting. Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44114464
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