A former doctor has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple patients, including children, over the span of years in the New York area NEW YORK — A former doctor was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple patients, including children, over the […]
SANTA FE, N.M. — New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Patrick Allen is leaving after less than two years on the job. Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the announcement Wednesday, saying Allen would be stepping down at the end of the day. She did not give a reason for his departure, but she said
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NEW YORK — In 2022, New York City’s jails commissioner, Louis Molina, issued a dire warning to local lawmakers: fentanyl was pouring into Rikers Island through the mail, he said, spurring an overdose crisis among the jail’s detainees and putting guards at risk. As evidence of the insidious threat, Molina passed around a child’s drawing
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Holiday sales growth for 2024 is expected to drop 1.7%, down from 4.7% last year, said Stern. Such declines are partly attributed to ongoing household spending pressures and “a shorter shopping season with fewer days between Thanksgiving and Christmas”, she highlighted a resilient labor market and anticipated interest rate cuts that “support consumer confidence levels.” This
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Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) and L’Oréal USA, have recently highlighted their ongoing commitment to supporting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through separate awards programs. These initiatives shine a light on the underrepresentation of women in the manufacturing sector, including cosmetics and personal care product development. According to the US Census Bureau, only
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In the dynamic world of beauty and personal care, brands continually redefine marketing strategies to captivate consumers and reinforce product value. Recent campaigns from cosmetics brand Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, oral health care brand Boka, and personal care brand Dial illustrate how creativity, cross-industry collaborations, and authentic storytelling can engage diverse audiences. These approaches
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DALLAS — A Dallas anesthesiologist was sentenced Wednesday to 190 years in prison for injecting a nerve-blocking agent and other drugs into bags of intravenous fluid at a surgical center where he worked, leading to the death of a coworker and causing cardiac emergencies for several patients. The emergencies began two days after Raynaldo Riviera
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In an industry increasingly influenced by technological advancements, the beauty sector is embracing a renewed focus on craftsmanship, cultural authenticity, and community engagement to strengthen consumer loyalty and differentiate itself in a competitive market. This shift is not just about meeting consumer demand for personalization and cultural relevance; it’s about redefining the value proposition of beauty
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In response to evolving consumer demographics and purchasing behavior, the cosmetics and personal care packaging industry faces rising demand for sustainable, compact, and versatile solutions. In a recently released report from Smithers Market Intelligence, author Juan Rodriguez explained in “The Impact of Population and Demographics on Packaging: Long-term Outlook to 2050” that “increased consumer concern
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Divi, a brand specializing in scalp and hair health products, secured a minority investment from Norwest, a global venture capital and growth equity firm. Founded in 2021 by entrepreneur Dani Austin, Divi has rapidly gained consumer recognition for its clean, science-based approach to hair care, particularly in the growing segment of scalp health. The company’s
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