by Meghna Kumar Johnson and Johnson has recently faced litigation on claims that their baby powder causes ovarian cancer. The ingredient thought to cause health effects is talc, one of the softest minerals, that can be found in products as diverse as house paint and roofing materials. Although the American Cancer Society states that the use of talc is linked to cancer, the accusation that … Continue reading Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Linked to Cancer

by Meghna Kumar A recent class action lawsuit has targeted one of America’s most beloved coffee chains: Starbucks. The plaintiff claims that Starbucks inaccurately advertises its chilled drinks which are nearly 50% ice and requests that Starbucks increase the size of its cups for chilled drinks so that customers receive a fair amount of coffee. Starbucks has dismissed the allegations and spokesperson Jamie Riley stated, … Continue reading Starbucks Under Fire for Ice-to-Coffee Ratio

By Meghna Kumar The University of Washington has come under fire recently for posting controversial recommendations for students interested in auditioning for the cheerleading team. Requirements for girls interested in cheering for the university include, but are not limited to: “girl about town lipstick,” “false lashes,” “flattering eye shadow,”and a “spray tan.” They also request that those interested in trying out be “physically fit” with … Continue reading The University of Washington’s Cheerleading “Advice”

by Meghna Kumar If you have read the news this past week, you have most likely been inundated with news of the Panama Papers. But what exactly are they? The Panama Papers consist of 2.6 terabytes of private information regarding finances of many highly-regarded and highly-ranked world leaders. Even the Prime Minister of Iceland was found to be connected to the scandal and recently resigned. … Continue reading The Panama Papers Fiasco Explained