Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017 Summary Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2011-2012 Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the driver’s frontal air bag may unexpectedly deploy if the air bag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits. Remedy Chrysler will notify owners, and[Read More…]
Day: June 16, 2017
Emergency Rally Calls on City Hall to Increase Funding & Political Action Toward a Public Health Approach to End Record Overdose Deaths in New York City
New data shows 1,347 overdose deaths in 2016, a 46% increase from 2015; 6th consecutive year of increases in overdose deaths. Data also shows disproportionate impacts among black New Yorkers, Staten Island and Bronx residents and those living in high-poverty neighborhoods. City Hall, NYC—(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2017. Dozens gathered on the[Read More…]
Ahead of Father’s Day, UNICEF Cites Critical Role Fathers Play in Early Childhood Learning
A physiotherapist from Lira, Uganda, plays with his 22-month-old son outside their residence at a hospital compound in Napak, Karamoja, eastern Uganda. Photo: UNICEF/Ose NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–16 June 2017 – A majority of children aged between three- and four-years-old in 74 countries, or about 40 million, have fathers who do not[Read More…]
NOAA, USGS and Partners Predict Larger Summer ‘Dead Zone’ for Chesapeake Bay
Low and no oxygen area threatens crabs, oysters, fish Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Scientists expect this year’s summer Chesapeake Bay hypoxic or “dead zone” – an area of low to no oxygen that can kill fish and aquatic life – will be larger than average, approximately 1.89 cubic miles, or[Read More…]
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Secures Private and Public Funding for a Mega-Recreation Facility at Addams Park
Exelon Corporation, sister agencies and private donors provide $25 million in funding for 100,000 square foot recreational facility in Chicago’s Near West Side community CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Chicago Park District leadership and Exelon President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Crane announced yesterday $25 million in diversified funding[Read More…]
Inherent Resolve Strikes Target ISIS in Syria, Iraq, June 16, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, conducting 35 strikes consisting of 84 engagements, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of yesterday’s strikes, noting that assessments of results are[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Ongoing Investigation of Prescription Opioid Manufacturers
Madigan & Broad Coalition of Attorneys General Investigating Impact Prescription Opioid Makers Have on Country’s Growing Opioid Epidemic Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—June 16, 2017. Attorney General Lisa Madigan yesterday announced an investigation by her office and with attorneys general across the country into several opioid manufacturers to determine whether the manufacturers have[Read More…]
Study: Cannabis-Infused Tea Effective For Treating Chronic Pain
Parma, Italy–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Oral cannabis administration is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic pain conditions, according to clinical data published in the Journal of Pain Research. Italian researchers conducted a retrospective case series analysis assessing the use of cannabinoids for intractable pain in a cohort of over[Read More…]
Governor Rauner Calls Lawmakers Back to Springfield to Pass Compromise Balanced Budget Plan
Compromise Plan Includes Property Tax Relief, Job Creation, Term Limits and Spending Caps SPRINGFIED –(ENEWSPF)–June 15, 2017. One day after House and Senate Republicans unveiled a compromise balanced budget plan to end the budget impasse, Governor Bruce Rauner today called lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day special session from[Read More…]
Willis Ocean Inc Issues Alert on Uneviscerated Scomber Fish
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 16, 2017. Willis Ocean Inc., Brooklyn, NY, is recalling its “the duck” brand “frozen steamed scomber fish”, because the product was found to be uneviscerated. The steamed scomber fish were distributed nationwide through retail stores. The product comes in a clear plastic wrapped styrofoam tray, containing two[Read More…]