How to respond to hate

The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Monday, Aug. 14: ——— What makes American democracy shine is not the absence of hate but the response. Repugnant ideas have always swirled in this country amid the legitimate: Racism, anti-Semitism and crackpot nationalism exist. Such ugliness is not outlawed. It is protected by the Constitution. It…

Quick settlement in lawsuit over strippers and sex toys at finance firm

TINTON FALLS — A lawsuit filed Thursday afternoon by three women against several related financial firms about what they call a “Wolf of Wall Street”-like culture — including strippers, lap dances and sex toys — in the office has been settled. Attorney Jeffrey Testa, who is representing the financial companies, said the allegations were being withdrawn…

Moderate-Heavy Drinking May Protect Some From Alzheimer’s

Heavy drinking is generally considered a hazard to your health, but new research suggests there may be an exception to this rule if you’re a white, older, middle-class American. According to the study, older adults who regularly consume moderate to heavy amounts of alcohol for most of their lives are more likely to live to the…

 

Sean Spicer Hits Back at Melissa McCarthy SNL Parody

Outgoing White House press secretary Sean Spicer has criticized the notorious parody of him by Saturday Night Live comedian Melissa McCarthy as “over the line.” “I think that there were parts of it that were funny, but there’s a lot of it that was over the line,” Spicer told Fox News’ Sean Hannity on Friday. Hours…

Your Face May Reveal If You’re Rich Or Broke

We all know first impressions are highly influential, despite being told not to judge a book by its cover. A person’s face can reveal a wealth of information ranging from their personality to their health. Now, researchers at the University of Toronto suggest social class can be accurately predicted by looking at someone’s neutral facial expression.…