The Manhattan Federal Court will hear a class-action lawsuit against Lumber Liquidators, the largest hardwood flooring company in the United States, over an alleged carcinogen present in its laminate flooring. The New York Post reports that the suit accuses the company of…
Though commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) loans are still doing very well, some financial experts are concerned that there may be too many CMBS lenders in the market today. National Real Estate Investor reports that the number of lenders who provide…
Sending and receiving large files will become much easier with a new release from French startup company Infinit. TechCrunch reports that Infinit just released a mobile app for both iOS and Android systems. Previously exclusive to computers, Infinit will now…
About six medical centers are comparing the relative cost, benefits, and complications of three minimally invasive techniques used to reduce and eliminate uterine fibroids in women who don’t have cancer and want to preserve their uterus. Uterine fibroids, which are…
Legislators in Alaska have introduced a bill to protect family pets in cases of domestic violence or divorce. As people attempt to leave abusive situations, they are often manipulated into staying or become fearful of leaving because of concern for…
The new 2015 Subaru Legacy features the same capabilities that has made Subaru popular with American consumers — but seems to fall short when compared to its big brother, the Outback. The Aurora Sentinel reports that though the Legacy sedan came out…
Spin classes have long been a favorite of physically active adults, especially in the Chelsea neighborhood in New York. But Peloton Studio recently opened its doors to offer the cycle-based workouts to fitness-minded youngsters as well. The Studio offers free…
Authorities in Washington suspect that the mysterious deaths of two household pets were due to a powdered carpet cleaner. The carpet cleaning powder is still under investigation. A hazardous materials team responded to a home in Lakewood, WA, where a…
A 45-year-old male resident of Dix Hills, NY, was airlifted to a hospital late on March 12 after he was badly burned in a fire pit explosion, Newsday reported. A gas can was apparently placed next to the fire, exploding around 9:40…
Tattoos and body piercings are no longer relegated to the young and restless. They can now be found in the corporate boardroom and the doctor’s office. The Kansas City Star reports, however, that the issue of tattoos in the workplace is affecting…