Abortion pills can now be sold at pharmacies, FDA rules
Major retail chains still face logistical obstacles to selling abortion pills. Enlarge (credit: ROBYN BECK / Contributor | AFP) Last summer, US President Joe Biden criticized states attempting to restrict access to abort.....»»
Industry groups, New York firefighters call for stronger rules on lithium ion battery safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission acknowledged current standards "aren't enough" to prevent deadly fires......»»
Palm oil: The myth of corporate plantation efficiency is failing Indonesians and furthering inequality, say researchers
Palm oil is found in half the products sold in supermarkets and in biofuels. Around 50 percent of the world's supply is grown in Indonesia, mostly on massive plantations......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 28, 2023 – iOS 17 feature delays, App Store rules
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Down.....»»
GM warns new U.S. emissions rules could cost industry at least $100B billion in penalties; Biden administration disagrees
NHTSA will release its proposal to hike CAFE requirements for 2027 and beyond on Friday, Reuters reported. GM estimated the auto industry as a whole could face $100 billion to $300 billion in total penalties from 2027 to 2031......»»
Apple cracks down on apps identifying users through device fingerprinting
Apple's App Store has already been rejecting apps that collect user data to circumvent privacy measures, but soon developers will be required to justify their use of certain features.App Store rules have been updatedWith its iOS 14 introduction of Ap.....»»
India couple accused of selling baby to buy iPhone 14
A couple in India's West Bengal reportedly sold their 8-month-old baby in order to film Reels for Instagram, and allegedly also attempted to sell their 7-year-old daughter.Apple's iPhone 14Reels are a TikTok-like part of Instagram, consisting of shor.....»»
E-bike battery fires prompt call for better regulation
A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK......»»
E-bike battery fires spark call to regulate like fireworks
A charity says batteries for e-bikes should require third-party approval before being sold in the UK......»»
SEC adopts new cybersecurity incident disclosure rules for companies
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today adopted rules requiring registrants to disclose material cybersecurity incidents they experience and to disclose on an annual basis material information regarding their cybersecurity risk management,.....»»
Tennessee Titans owner sells remaining 3 dealerships
KSA Industries, the owner of the Tennessee Titans football team, has sold its three dealerships, all in Texas......»»
Prodrugs: Pills your body converts into an illicit drug can evade detection, but we don"t know how big the problem is
Drug traffickers have found a way to trick enforcement agencies by using one of the most potent tools our bodies have: our metabolism. Welcome to the world of prodrugs......»»
Nations aim to ink deep sea mining rules by 2025
The International Seabed Authority's member nations on Friday agreed on a two-year roadmap for the adoption of deep sea mining regulations, despite conservationists' calls for a moratorium on mineral extraction they say would avert marine threats......»»
Infant deaths surge in Texas after abortion ban
The increase in deaths reverses a nearly 10-year decline. Enlarge / (From L) Plaintiffs Damla Karsan, Austin Dennard, Samantha Casiano, Taylor Edwards, Center for Reproductive Rights attorney Molly Duane and Amanda Zurawski atte.....»»
Mobile roaming charges: Ofcom proposes new rules to curb fees
Ofcom says mobile networks would have to tell people when they are going to be charged......»»
iPhone 14 lineup hits highest popularity among all models sold since iPhone 7
After digging into how Apple Music and Apple TV+ use varies by age, the latest report from CIRP returns to looking at iPhone adoption. According to the new data, the iPhone 14 lineup has achieved the highest share of sales among all iPhones sold in.....»»
FTC rewrites rules on Big Tech mergers with aim to ease monopoly-busting
Merger rules currently stacked in favor of monopolists, critics say. Enlarge / Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Antitrust enforcers released a draft update o.....»»
Researchers develop NMR method for drug structure elucidation
In the late 1950s and 1960s, more than 12,000 malformed babies with short arms and legs were born as a side effect of thalidomide, a drug sold to pregnant women to prevent morning sickness. The tragedy was caused by the drug's side effect, which exis.....»»
Research reveals the one place you should never buy a new phone
Researchers at the University of Maryland analyzed phones sold in police auctions and found that they contained extremely sensitive and disturbing data......»»
TikTok is not "fully ready" for looming EU social media rules, commissioner says
TikTok has "more work" to do to meet tough new European standards that are coming for social media and content moderation, according to a top EU official who performed a "stress test" of the company this week......»»
Apple reveals US tax holiday rules for six states
The annual tax holiday prior to the start of the school year begins soon, and Apple has detailed exactly what products are eligible for tax exemption and other rules for six states.Tax holidayTax holiday perks and limitations vary from state to state.....»»