Enforcement likely from new CFPB administration
Senior executives at the American Financial Services Association discussed a spate of regulatory hurdles facing auto lenders from the federal and state levels in the years ahead......»»
In a world first, RSV vaccine wins FDA approval for adults 60 and up
It's an achievement decades in the making, and more vaccines are in the pipeline. Enlarge / An electron micrograph of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). (credit: Getty | BSIP) The Food and Drug Administration issued.....»»
In a world first, RSV vaccines wins FDA approval for adults 60 and up
It's an achievement decades in the making, and more vaccines are in the pipeline. Enlarge / An electron micrograph of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). (credit: Getty | BSIP) The Food and Drug Administration issued.....»»
Peanut butter is a liquid—the physics of this and other unexpected fluids
Those Transportation Security Administration requirements are drilled into every frequent flyer's head: You can carry on liquids that are only less than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) in volume each......»»
New York and San Antonio cops differ on tracking stolen cars with Airtags
New York City police recently gave out free AirTags to cut down on vehicle theft, and just days after that announcement San Antonio law enforcement has advised against using the trackers.Be cautious when using AirTags to track stolen itemsVehicle the.....»»
China still a "huge market" for US chip companies despite risks
American semiconductor companies want access to the China market despite US government national security concerns and need clear rules from the Biden administration, according to a major industry group......»»
Environmental groups sue FAA over SpaceX Texas rocket launch
Wildlife and environmental groups sued the Federal Aviation Administration on Monday over SpaceX's launch last month of its giant rocket from Texas......»»
Colorado River water plan could trigger unprecedented supply cuts, ripple effects on key industries
Earlier this month, the Biden administration proposed a plan to distribute cuts from the Colorado River and resolve the century-long legal dispute between states across the American Southwest that share its water supplies......»»
China pushes to digitize mines in attempt to make them safer
China is using "smart" technology to try to improve its safety record in coal mines, as part of a push by the National Energy Administration to bolster output and stem frequent accidents and collapses......»»
Senate Republicans call on Biden administration to clamp down on cloud companies with ties to China
A group of Republican senators on Tuesday urged the Biden administration to "use all available tools" to sanction cloud computing firms with links to China......»»
Biden plans to slash planet-warming pollution from power plants
The Biden administration is preparing to propose limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants that are so stringent they could almost wipe out the U.S. electricity sector's planet-warming pollution by 2040......»»
Getting sustainability done in New York City
Just in time for Earth Day, New York City has issued a new sustainability plan, one that focuses on means as well as ends. Like the initial plan issued by the Bloomberg administration in 2007, the Adams plan is grounded in reality and is both aspirat.....»»
How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses
A recent Food and Drug Administration decision that makes naloxone available without a prescription may increase the drug’s accessibility. But cost could be a barrier.....»»
How the Mifepristone Ruling Could Affect Abortion Access
A federal judge in Texas ruled to withdraw the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion drug mifepristone, potentially making medication abortion less accessible nationwide.....»»
FBI and others urge Meta to halt encryption plans, citing child abuse risk
Global task force claims tech firms "blindfold themselves to child sexual abuse." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Olemedia) The long-running battle over encryption between tech companies and law enforcement continues, wi.....»»
Meta plan to make Facebook messages more secure faces law enforcement backlash
Global task force claims tech firms "blindfold themselves to child sexual abuse." Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Olemedia) The long-running battle over encryption between tech companies and law enforcement continues, wi.....»»
TSMC is continuing to complain about "unacceptable" US chip plant terms
Apple's processor manufacturer TSMC is asking the US for $15 billion in aid to help it build plants in the country, but is arguing against the Biden Administration's conditions.TSMC investing $40 billion in Arizona fabsTaiwan's TSMC is nearing the op.....»»
SpaceX aims to launch world’s most powerful rocket on Monday
After a long wait, SpaceX has been given clearance by the Federal Aviation Administration to launch the Starship on its first orbital flight......»»
Armis and TrueFort collaborate to increase operational resilience
Armis has formed a strategic partnership and integration with TrueFort to empower customers by enriching the discovery, understanding, and enforcement of security policies for IT, Internet of Things (IoT), and operational technology (OT) environments.....»»
Huawei and Empyrean target Chinese EDA autonomy; aim to not rely on foreign suppliers for 14/28nm designs by 2025
Amid the technology autonomy wave in China, Zhang Yuzhuo, the head of the Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, recently visited Chinese EDA (electronic design automation) giant Empyrean. During the visit, he urged th.....»»
China"s probe into Micron may benefit Samsung and SK Hynix
The Cyberspace Administration of China on March 31 said it launched an investigation into Micron's products in China on the grounds of "safeguarding supply chain security of critical information infrastructure," a move viewed as Beijing's retaliation.....»»