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What a popular genetic testing company’s bankruptcy means for your privacy By Shant Karnikian You place an order. A few days later, an attractive, colorful, user-friendly kit arrives. You spit in a tube, register a little information online, send the package back, and… presto! In a few weeks, you have

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The Promise and Peril of Facial Recognition

Flawed Police Use Leads to Wrongful Arrests By Shant Karnikian Most of us use facial recognition technology regularly, barely giving it a second thought. It helps us unlock personal devices like phones and laptops, organize photos, retrieve favorites from our overflowing online albums and social media accounts, and make payments

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Bottle Feeders Beware

Is your baby’s bottle leaching harmful chemicals into formula or milk? By Shant Karnikian Being a new parent isn’t easy. You’re sleep deprived and trying to get your infant on a schedule. You’re still getting to know this little human—learning what each gurgle, coo, cry, and facial expression means; listening

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Not a Toy

What parents need to know about ATVs, especially for young riders By Shant Karnikian At the holidays, as a parent or grandparent, it can be fun to give the kid in your life one of those extra big and special, memory-making gifts—the kind you can’t even wrap up, just stick

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Tips for Navigating Your Insurance Claim After a Wildfire

Wildfires leave devastation in their wake, and the aftermath often includes the daunting task of filing an insurance claim. While this process can feel overwhelming, there are steps you can take to protect your rights and ensure your claim is handled fairly. Here’s what to keep in mind: Know When

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Will Your Online Life Hurt Your Personal Injury Case?

Social Media DOs and DON’Ts for Plaintiffs By Shant Karnikian According to a 2024 report from the Pew Research Center, over 80% of adults in the U.S. use some form of social media. 68% say they use Facebook, and roughly half are on Instagram. We’ve grown so accustomed to posting

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Remembering the Lahaina Fire

ADVERTISING MATERIAL Tentative settlement reached as Maui struggles to rebuild By Shant Karnikian This month marked the first anniversary of the most devastating natural disaster in Hawaii’s history—the deadly wildfire that tore through the picturesque town of Lahaina on August 8, 2023. Driven by high winds, the fast-moving fire claimed

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Ozempic: Stares and Scares

New litigation is the first involving this class of popular drugs used for weight loss By Shant Karnikian Whether you’re coping with obesity-related severe health issues or just frustrated with fighting an ongoing “battle of the bulge,” it’s hard not to be enticed by the idea of a miracle drug

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California Homeowners Getting Burned by Fire Insurance

More rate hikes loom as the 2024 wildfire season blazes into action By Shant Karnikian The summer has been marked by scorching temperatures across California, causing controversy over fire insurance as devastating wildfires put communities at risk.   The Park Fire, one of the largest wildfires in California history, continues to

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