Jason Grant, a former Tobacco sales rep, was hired to be the regional lead for Scotland’s Period Dignity group. The hire immediately drew criticism.
Author: Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY
Scotland passes law requiring free period products: ‘We are the first but won’t be the last’
Scotland has been at the forefront of making public health history, and now has an official law that requires establishments to carry period products.
Three people injured in shooting at Illinois Six Flags theme park near Chicago
Three people were injured in a shooting incident at Six Flags Great America near Chicago. It occurred just 15 miles near Highland Park, Ill.
California plane lands on busy freeway near Los Angeles, ignites after crashing into truck
A “very bad tragedy” was avoided on a California freeway as a plane crash landed alongside cars. No one was hurt among the pilot, passenger and cars.
Beluga whale that captured worldwide attention in France is euthanized after desperate rescue attempt
A Beluga whale that was more than 800 pounds underweight and stuck in France’s Seine River was euthanized after a last-ditch rescue attempt.
‘Hamilton’ team blasts Texas church’s unauthorized, homophobic performance
‘Hamilton’ is known as a “story about America then, told by America now.” But a Texas church injected religious and homophobic lines into its show.
Hiking to the world’s tallest tree? You face $5,000 fines and jail, California officials say
Thinking of hiking to the Hyperion tree in the Redwood National Park? Think again. Visiting the world’s tallest tree leads to jail time or a $5K fine.
Chess-playing robot breaks finger of 7-year-old boy during Russian tournament, video shows
A 7-year-old boy competing in a Russian chess tournament had his index finger broken by his opponent: a robot who went haywire.
Elon Musk denies affair with Sergey Brin’s wife, Nicole Shanahan
Elon Musk denied having an affair with Nicole Shanahan, the wife of Google founder Sergey Brin. “There just isn’t much time for shenanigans,” he said.
100 million-year-old footprints of world’s biggest dinosaur species found at restaurant in China
Lida Xing, a paleontologist and professor at the China University, said his team found footprints of the largest dinosaur species in a restaurant.