After more than 130 years, Johnson & Johnson has approved a new logo. The company announced on Thursday, Sept. 14 that it will replace the well-known logo used since 1887. In a press release, the company said it is updating its logo with a more modern look that better represents the organization’s focus on innovative…

When someone volunteers for the U.S. military, they typically expect basic needs like food, housing and healthcare will be provided. On the whole, the United States takes care of most of its service members’ needs, but there is room for improvement. Take Fort Cavazos, for instance, the Army post formerly known as Fort Hood. It’s…

New York state is moving to protect doctors sending abortion pills to states with abortion bans. The New York Legislature approved a bill that will protect medical providers for serving those who live in states that have restricted access to abortion care. Under the new legislation, New York’s courts and officials would not cooperate if…

Authorities are hopeful that a breakthrough may have been achieved in the search for the missing Titanic submarine as they race against time to save those in the underwater vessel. And the Pentagon has acknowledged a more significant discrepancy in the value of weapons being sent to Ukraine than previously thought. These stories and more…

The field of GOP candidates for the 2024 presidential election continues to expand, as former Vice President Mike Pence has officially announced his bid for the White House. And pharmaceutical giant Merck has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the Biden administration’s drug pricing plan. These stories and more highlight the rundown for…

A pregnant nurse, Sarah Comrie, who found herself at the center of a viral confrontation has raised over $100,000 through a GoFundMe campaign after being labeled a racist white woman. The incident, which occurred on May 12, involved a dispute over who rightfully paid to use a Citi Bike. In the video, Comrie is seen…

Inflation has made everything from gas to groceries more expensive. It has also driven up the cost of healthcare for millions of Americans. But unlike the trip to the grocery store, where the prices are clearly marked, many people have no idea what a trip to the doctor’s office will cost, until after services are…

Black and white Americans have sharply different attitudes about whether descendants of slavery should be repaid in some way. In a 2021 Pew Research Center survey, around three-quarters of Black adults (77%) favor reparations of some kind while only 18% of white Americans say the same. That’s why it was such a surprise in March…

The city of San Francisco wants to pay Black residents a one-time payment of $5 million as part of a plan of proposed reparations. The city’s Board of Supervisors unanimously accepted the proposal earlier this week. But the city’s NAACP chapter has expressed surprising criticism, as it’s now coming out against the city’s plan. In…

Governments, economists, scientists, and businesses all need statistical information to understand the past and make sense of the future. Without trustworthy data from other countries, it’s difficult for global entities to make informed decisions about trade, war, monetary policy, and healthcare. China’s lack of transparency around the COVID-19 crisis may be the perfect example of…