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.....»»
GM says it could face compliance challenges under new emissions rules
GM that there are six state and federal regulations that 'could require each automaker to exceed 50 percent EVs in at least a dozen vehicle averaging sets in the approximate 2030 timeframe.' .....»»
Researchers discover photonic snake states, a new instrument for unveiling the secrets of light
Light, with its countless colors, is one of the wonders of nature. To truly understand what we see, it is essential to know the precise colors of the light with which we perceive our world. We achieve this by means of optical rules called frequency c.....»»
Canadian court rules "thumbs-up" emoji counts as signing a contract
Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment.....»»
China fines Jack Ma"s Ant Group nearly $1 billion
China's top financial regulators have fined Ant Group — the fintech firm founded by billionaire Jack Ma — about 7.1 billion yuan ($994 million) for breaking rules related to consumer protection and corporate governance......»»
Vision Pro will require an appointment, initially only in Apple Stores
To ensure Apple Vision Pro correctly fits customers and any prescription glasses they have, the headset will initially sold by appointment in a limited number of Apple Stores, though it will expand both nationally and internationally in late 2024.App.....»»
Judge rules White House pressured social networks to “suppress free speech”
Missouri and Louisiana sued Biden over attempts to limit COVID misinformation. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Christopher Furlong ) A federal judge yesterday ordered the Biden administration to halt a wide range of comm.....»»
Lamborghini buyers race to own carmaker’s first plugged model
The 1,015-horsepower Revuelto has sold out until the end of 2025......»»
Apple, Google confirm new EU "gatekeeper" law applies to them
A swathe of Big Tech firms ranging from Apple to TikTok owner Bytedance have told the EU that they fall under the provisions of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), signalling that they accept its rules about messaging apps.It's not that there was any doub.....»»
Too big, too heavy and too slow to change: Road transport is way off track for net zero
The need to cut the emissions driving climate change is urgent, but it's proving hard to decarbonize road transport in Australia. Its share of the nation's total greenhouse gas emissions doubled from 8% in 1990 to 16% in 2020. New vehicles sold in Au.....»»
Facebook urged to suspend strongman leader over video threatening violence
The oversight board for Facebook's parent company Meta Platforms on Thursday said Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen should be suspended from the social media site for six months for posting a video violating rules against violent threats......»»
Lithia unloads Toyota, Ford and Bentley-Lotus dealerships
Lithia Motors, fresh off two June acquisitions, sold three U.S. dealerships this month, including one it had just purchased......»»
LMP Automotive sells last franchised dealerships
LMP Automotive Holdings, which once had grand ambitions to roll up dozens of dealerships, sold its final two franchised dealerships this month......»»
One Year after Dobbs, Abortion Bans Are Harming Reproductive Care, Ob-Gyns Say
The Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade is impacting health care well beyond abortion in states that have banned the practice.....»»
Apple says it already changed its rules enough to satisfy Spotify EU complaint
The European Union is to hear Apple's argument on Friday, against an anti-steering accusation that was initiated by Spotify, and could lead to an almost $40 billion fine.Spotify's App Store icon (left), Apple Music (right)Back in 2019, Spotify compla.....»»
Toyota"s May global sales jump 10% on domestic growth and more supplies
Toyota Group sold 838,478 vehicles globally last month, compared to 761,466 vehicles in May 2022, when sales took a heavy hit from a parts shortage......»»
Automaker group says EPA"s proposed vehicle emissions rules are unachievable
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation said the EPA's proposed rule is "so stringent" that it is "a de facto battery-electric vehicle mandate.".....»»
Apple livestreaming through Chinese e-commerce apps, but no bargains to be had
It would be hard to imagine iPhones being sold through a home shopping TV channel, but apparently Apple livestreaming in Chinese online shopping apps is a thing. Livestreaming is a popular way for Chinese brands to promote themselves, but most of it.....»»
EU law would let iCloud users transfer their data to rival platforms
The European Union has agreed on rules that would make it easier for people to move their data between services, including iCloud.The Data Act involves data portabilityThe European Commission proposed the Data Act in 2022, intending to oversee the da.....»»
Health Care Data Is a Researcher’s Gold Mine
Patients and clinicians generate huge amounts of data that could advance care. But turning the system into an R&D powerhouse means ripping up the rules......»»
Expert analysis: One year after Dobbs decision, restrictive abortion laws part of a "willful policy vacuum"
As the one-year anniversary passes on the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade—and with it the constitutional right to an abortion—University of Michigan public policy professor Paula Lantz offers insights on the ramifications of that r.....»»