Monthly Archives: June 2013

BP Oil Spill Settlement May Cost More Than Anticipated

When BP entered an $8 million settlement with the victims of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon blowout and oil spill, it appears that the London-based oil and gas company may have hastily agreed to a deal that will wind up costing much more than anticipated.

18 Wheeler Collision Between 2 Trucks Kills One Driver

According to The Pearland Journal, a regional news source, 52-year-old Phillip Henson pulled his 18 wheeler over onto the side of the road and got out to check his load. The individual operating the other truck crashed into Henson, who was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.

Engineer Accused of Stealing Trade Secrets

On Wednesday, June 5, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that it had apprehended Ketankumar Maniar, a former engineer at Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) who has been accused of stealing trade secrets from the Franklin Lakes, New Jersey-based business.

Doctor Speaks About POP Treatment Challenges

Dr. Murray said that of the approximately 200 pelvic prolapse surgeries he conducts each year, 10 to 20 of them involve removing or repairing mesh that has caused health problems.

Limited Resources Delay North Texas Tornado Recovery

A series of twisters touched down in North Texas in mid-May, causing extensive damage to the cities of Cleburne and Granbury. Now, weeks later, as the towns attempt to rebuild, CBS DFW reports that they are experiencing a shortage of resources.