It’s been a hot minute since President Bill Clinton signed Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) into law in 1996. However, that 27-year-old legislation appears to have stood the test of time – at least for now. Section 230 was enacted to guide…
A second hearing by the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services was held in Washington D.C. on May 11, 2023. Dr. Susan Mayne, Director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition was questioned by members of the Subcommittee on how the FDA…
The residents of Richmond, Indiana, a town with a population of 35,000, experienced a major environmental disaster on April 11 when a large-scale fire erupted at the site of My Way Trading Warehouse, a plastic recycling business. According to several news reports, the business owner,…
A crucial Type 2 diabetes medication is in dangerously short supply thanks to its popularity as a weight loss drug. The generic version of brand-name drug Wegovy and its sister drug, Ozempic, is called semaglutide. This medicine stimulates insulin production, keeps the blood sugar levels…
After several infant formula product recalls due to bacterial contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is calling on manufacturers and retailers to enhance their safety measures. In February, formula company Reckitt recalled 145,000 cans of Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula that were potentially tainted with…
On the night of February 3, residents of East Palestine, Ohio, joined a club no one wishes to belong to willingly. They’ve joined countless other towns and cities known for serious train derailments. From South Carolina to New Jersey, California to North Dakota, countless states…
Over the past four months, 12 civil lawsuits have been filed across six states on behalf of 21 ex-students, who allege they were victims of a pervasive culture of drugs, pornography, and sexual abuse in the world of competitive cheerleading. Defendants include five elite gyms,…
Hundreds of players in the National Football League sustain injuries of all sorts each year, and the 2022-23 season has been no different. There have been countless tackles, trips and throws gone awry. And, on December 2, the sheer intensity and risks of the game…
As students head off to college, many envision the incredible journey toward adulthood and independence. Before taking this new step toward freedom, students are reminded by parents and loved ones about how to be safe on campus. However, even with all the personal safety advice,…
A proposed new rule by the Department of Labor would require businesses that use gig workers to re-classify their independent contractors as employees. The proposed change would shake up industries such as food delivery, ridesharing services, and many others that rely on gig workers. These…