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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Texas passes food additive warning law, but the list has inaccuracies

"I don't know how the list of chemicals was constructed. Warnings have to be accurate in order to be legal," said Thomas Galligan, emphasizing the importance of truthful labeling in the new law.
SF food
#aviation-safety
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

You Can't Blame Trump for the Recent Plane Crashes. You Can Blame Him for What's About to Happen.

The Trump administration's policies may jeopardize aviation safety despite historical improvements in air travel.
Boeing's influence allows it to self-certify, undermining regulatory standards.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

You Can't Blame Trump for the Recent Plane Crashes. You Can Blame Him for What's About to Happen.

The Trump administration's policies may jeopardize aviation safety despite historical improvements in air travel.
Boeing's influence allows it to self-certify, undermining regulatory standards.
more#aviation-safety
#tiktok
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

Remember when Congress was worried about TikTok operating in the US? It's still here, and it's not going anywhere.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago
US politics

Remember when Congress was worried about TikTok operating in the US? It's still here, and it's not going anywhere.

more#tiktok
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

A Company Wants to Build a City for AI on Alameda Point. But the Land Is Already Spoken for | KQED

Ingallinera's proposal to create an AI city on federal land at Alameda Point raises concerns, as a different federal plan for the site already exists.
Silicon Valley real estate
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Op-Ed | AI's promise must not come at the cost of human livelihoods | amNewYork

AI presents opportunities for transformation but threatens entry-level jobs, increasing unemployment risks.
Regulatory concerns arise as new legislation undermines protections for workers amid AI's rise.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Landa promised real estate investing for $5. Now it's gone dark

Landa, a fractional real estate investment app, faces significant user complaints and operational issues after promising investments from just $5.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Offshore oil operation near Santa Barbara resumes production after 10 years

"It's alarming that no agency comprehensively looked at the environmental risks of restarting this aging, corroded pipeline, and that Sable steamrolled over orders to halt construction."
SF politics
#google
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
1 month ago

DOJ pushes for Google to sell its advertising platforms

Google is contesting a US ruling that it monopolized digital ad markets, with the DOJ seeking significant divestitures.
Google proposes solutions that stop short of selling key ad services.
Marketing tech
fromEngadget
1 month ago

DOJ pushes for Google to sell its advertising platforms

Google is contesting a US ruling that it monopolized digital ad markets, with the DOJ seeking significant divestitures.
Google proposes solutions that stop short of selling key ad services.
more#google
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Starmer ignored nuclear watchdog when he blamed regulations for delays

Keir Starmer's nuclear revival plan contradicts the Office for Nuclear Regulation's warnings about misattributing delays to regulations.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Visa (NYSE: V) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (May 2025)

So far this year, Visa Inc. has unveiled a scam disruption initiative, and its foundation supported wildfire recovery efforts, buoying stock amidst economic uncertainty.
Venture
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Owner of Bay Area cemeteries responds to cease-and-desist order

We've found that they've taken over six cemeteries. We went and took pictures of five of them. Nothing's been done, they're run down, it's just a mess.
East Bay (California)
Social media marketing
fromKqed
2 months ago

Black Market Groups on Facebook Sell Thousands of Fake Uber, Delivery Accounts | KQED

Facebook hosts numerous black market groups selling ride-share accounts, risking rider safety.
The lack of regulatory enforcement allows Facebook to ignore harmful content related to account fraud.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | What Do You Do When Your Kid's Best Friend Is an A.I. Chat Bot?

The rise of A.I. chatbots for emotional support poses significant risks, especially among teenagers.
Tragic incidents illustrate the potential dangers of forming emotional bonds with chatbots.
Poker
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Kalshi's sports predictions are under fire, and the whole gambling industry is watching

Sports prediction platforms Kalshi and Robinhood face regulatory challenges in New Jersey, potentially influencing the future landscape of U.S. sports betting.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Nigeria: Boxer dies after collapsing during fight DW 03/31/2025

"Oluwasegun, a few seconds before the end of round 3, stepped back during the fight and leaned on the ropes with his back without any punch whatsoever from his opponent."
MMA
Poker
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

A big threat to the gambling world was on full display at one of the industry's top conferences

The gambling industry faces competition from emerging challenger brands and regulatory challenges amid the rise of prediction markets and related technologies.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Ontario developer accused of demanding more money from 142 home buyers to keep purchases | CBC News

Developers are accused of coercive tactics against homebuyers in Ontario.
The disciplinary hearing involves potential misuse of power in pre-construction sales.
$18 million reportedly extracted from buyers in coercive demands.
NYC politics
fromstupidDOPE
4 months ago

Fixing New York's Cannabis Industry: Addressing Inversion, Illicit Sales, and Fair Trade Cannabis | stupidDOPE

New York's cannabis market suffers due to a supply chain inversion, where illicit sales dominate, leaving compliant businesses at a disadvantage.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Donald Trump nominates Brendan Carr as media chief DW 11/18/2024

Trump has nominated Brendan Carr to lead the FCC, highlighting his commitment to free speech and reducing regulatory barriers.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
7 months ago

The Stack: Ad Tech M&A is Back

Ad tech M&A activity surged this week with significant acquisitions and regulatory developments affecting major players like Apple and Meta.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Ex-OceanGate Employee's Remarks Hint at Titan Disaster Lawsuits to Come

Stockton Rush reportedly stated he would buy a congressman to avoid safety regulations, as revealed in a federal hearing regarding the Titan submersible disaster.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Parents don't use' parental controls on Facebook and Instagram, says Nick Clegg

Meta's Nick Clegg revealed that parents neglect to use the 50 child safety tools available on social media, indicating a troubling behavioral issue regarding online safety.
Privacy professionals
Privacy professionals
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Would a Kroger and Albertsons merger drive grocery prices up or down? The answer is complicated.

Kroger and Albertsons argue their merger will lower food prices, despite regulators' warnings of increased costs due to reduced competition.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
10 months ago

Greenpoint's Saint Vitus Bar closes permanently, months after abrupt shutdown * Brooklyn Paper

Saint Vitus Bar, a Greenpoint heavy metal venue, has closed permanently due to operational violations and failed attempts to secure legal status.
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