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BBC News – August 28, 2019
Purdue Pharma, the opioid drug-maker owned by the billionaire Sackler family, is reported to be offering between $10bn and $12bn to settle thousands of lawsuits against it.
The firm is facing over 2,000 lawsuits linked to its painkiller OxyContin.
Purdue told the BBC it was “actively working” towards a “global resolution” but would not comment on the amount.
CRICKET: England’s Ben Stokes vs Australia: “… from the Realms of Fantasy”
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Ben Stokes celebrates win over Australia
Fans of international cricket are probably still discussing the Test match which finished on Sunday. Of course, they are chatting about the one which took place in England, not the embarrassment – yet another one – served up by the once again hapless West Indians in Antigua.
It was the Third Test of the current Ashes series between England and Australia, and with the hosts trailing 1 – 0, defeat would have provided the visitors with an unassailable 2 – 0 lead in the five match series and retention of the Ashes. When England were dismissed for 67 on the second day, failing to build on the spark initiated by newcomer Jofra Archer’s first innings six wicket haul, the writing was on the wall and the inquisition into the future tenure of Joe Root’s captaincy commenced. Continue reading →
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