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Yesterday β€” 17 June 2024Main stream

FTC Sues Adobe Over Hard-to-Cancel Subscriptions and Fees

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By: David McCabe
17 June 2024 at 14:45
The maker of Photoshop and other popular design software hid details of expensive cancellation fees, according to a Justice Department lawsuit.

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David Wadhwani, the president of Adobe’s digital media business.
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Chemical Makers Sue Over Rule to Rid Water of β€˜Forever Chemicals’

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By: Hiroko Tabuchi
10 June 2024 at 21:02
Industry groups said the E.P.A. had exceeded its authority in requiring the drinking-water cleanup. The chemicals, known as PFAS, are linked to cancer and health risks.

Β© Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press

Industry groups said the government was exceeding its authority by requiring removal of the chemicals from tap water.

California Proposes 30 AI Regulation Laws Amid Federal Standstill

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By: Cecilia Kang
10 June 2024 at 19:09
California legislators have made the biggest push to pass new laws to rein in the technology. Colorado passed one protecting consumers.

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An aerial view of the California State Capitol building in 2022.

Law Enforcement Unit Formed to Crack Down on Illegal E-Cigarettes

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By: Christina Jewett
10 June 2024 at 13:26
Agents from various federal agencies will focus on unauthorized candy-flavored and nicotine-laden vapes that have flooded the U.S. market from overseas.

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Disposable e-cigarette vape products on a California store shelf bearing flavors like β€œpeach berry,” β€œpineapple strawberry” and β€œtriple berry ice.”

U.S. Clears Way for Antitrust Inquiries of Nvidia, Microsoft and OpenAI

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By: David McCabe
5 June 2024 at 23:48
The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission agreed to divide responsibility for investigating three major players in the artificial intelligence industry.

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The Federal Trade Commission will be primarily responsible for examining Microsoft’s and OpenAI’s conduct in the artificial intelligence industry.

New Covid Vaccine Endorsed for Fall

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By: Noah Weiland and Christina Jewett
5 June 2024 at 16:21
The panel endorsed targeting a variant of the coronavirus that is now receding, though some officials suggested aiming at newer versions of the virus that have emerged in recent weeks.

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Studies have shown that protection against serious illness from Covid-19 tends to improve as the vaccines more precisely target dominant strains, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

What Is MDMA Therapy for PTSD? And What Are Its Risks?

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By: Andrew Jacobs
5 June 2024 at 11:40
An F.D.A. advisory panel dealt a setback to those seeking treatment for PTSD, citing health risks of the illegal drug and study flaws.

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Developed in 1912, MDMA was reclassified in 1985 as a Schedule I substance, a drug defined as having no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.

FDA Reviews MDMA Therapy for PTSD, Citing Health Risks and Study Flaws

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By: Andrew Jacobs and Christina Jewett
1 June 2024 at 19:12
The agency’s staff analysis suggests that approval of the illegal drug known as Ecstasy for treatment of PTSD is far from certain, with advisers meeting next week to consider the proposed therapy.

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A seizure of the drug MDMA, known as Ecstasy or molly. It and other psychoactive drugs are still classified as illegal drugs with a potential for abuse.

The Very Slow Restart of G.M.’s Cruise Driverless Car Business

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By: Yiwen Lu
30 May 2024 at 05:02
An incident that seriously injured a pedestrian in San Francisco led Cruise to take all of its cars off the road. The question now is when they will return.

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A Cruise driverless car in San Francisco in 2022. Cruise paused operations late last year after it was criticized for neglecting safety.

The Emails at the Heart of the Government’s Ticketmaster Case

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By: Ben Sisario
24 May 2024 at 18:02
Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth’s internal communications in its lawsuit.

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The Justice Department relied on internal emails in its antitrust suit against Live Nation that offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at the industry.

Ether Cryptocurrency ETFs Are Approved by the SEC

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By: David Yaffe-Bellany
23 May 2024 at 21:40
The Securities and Exchange Commission gave its blessing to a fund that tracks the price of the most valuable cryptocurrency after Bitcoin.

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BlackRock is among the major financial firms that want to issue exchange-traded funds tied to the price of the cryptocurrency Ether.

EU Investigates Facebook and Instagram Over Addictive Effects on Children

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By: Adam Satariano
16 May 2024 at 14:13
The American tech giant’s platforms, Facebook and Instagram, may β€œexploit the weaknesses and inexperience of minors,” the European Commission said.

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β€œWe are sparing no effort to protect our children,” Thierry Breton, the European Union’s internal markets commissioner, said in a statement.

Senators Propose $32 Billion in Annual A.I. Spending but Defer Regulation

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By: Cecilia Kang and David McCabe
15 May 2024 at 05:00
Their plan is the culmination of a yearlong listening tour on the dangers of the new technology.

Β© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

From left, the senators behind a plan for federal legislation on artificial intelligence: Martin Heinrich, Todd Young, Chuck Schumer and Mike Rounds.

New Rules to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Wind and Solar Power

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By: Brad Plumer
13 May 2024 at 18:22
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved the biggest changes in more than a decade to the way U.S. power lines are planned and funded.

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A transmission line construction project near Bingham, Maine, in 2022.

California Will Add a Fixed Charge to Electric Bills and Reduce Rates

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By: Ivan Penn
10 May 2024 at 11:06
Officials said the decision would lower bills and encourage people to use cars and appliances that did not use fossil fuels, but some experts said it would discourage energy efficiency.

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Utility companies across the country have long pushed for fixed charges to help cover the cost of maintaining and improving grid equipment like power lines and substations

10 Big Biden Environmental Rules, and What They Mean

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By: Coral Davenport
9 May 2024 at 05:06
Asbestos, β€œforever” chemicals, E.V.s and endangered species. Here’s what 10 new rules cover, and why the administration has been churning them out.

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President Biden giving an Earth Day speech inside Prince William Forest Park in Virginia, last month.

U.S. Tightens Rules on Risky Virus Research

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By: Carl Zimmer and Benjamin Mueller
7 May 2024 at 11:42
A long-awaited new policy broadens the type of regulated viruses, bacteria, fungi and toxins, including those that could threaten crops and livestock.

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Working inside a biosafety Level 3 lab at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2020.

Final Arguments in Google Antitrust Trial Conclude, Setting Up Landmark Ruling

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By: David McCabe and Cecilia Kang
3 May 2024 at 18:11
Judge Amit P. Mehta must now decide whether Google violated the law, potentially setting a precedent for a series of tech monopoly cases.

Β© Jason Henry for The New York Times

The Justice Department and state attorneys general say that Google has abused a monopoly over the search business, stifling competitors and limiting innovation, something the company denies.

Energy Dept. Releases New Efficiency Rules for Water Heaters and Other Appliances

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By: Hiroko Tabuchi
30 April 2024 at 16:59
The Biden administration is tightening efficiency rules for water heaters, stoves and other appliances, and conservative politicians are dialing up their criticisms.

Β© Beth Hall for The New York Times

The new rules will save nearly $1 trillion over 30 years, the D.O.E. said. Conservatives counter that machines will cost more up front.

β€˜Smartphones on Wheels’ Draw Attention From Regulators

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By: Kashmir Hill
30 April 2024 at 10:03
Modern cars are internet-connected and have hundreds of sensors. Lawmakers and regulators have concerns about what’s happening with all that data.

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Government attention to the car industry is intensifying, experts say, because of the increased technological sophistication of modern cars.

Meta Faces EU Investigation Over Election Disinformation

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By: Adam Satariano
30 April 2024 at 09:55
The inquiry is intended to pressure the tech giant to more aggressively police Facebook and Instagram ahead of the European Union’s closely watched elections in June.

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Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, which is investigating Meta over election disinformation.

U.S. Investigating Tesla Recall of Autopilot

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By: J. Edward Moreno
26 April 2024 at 16:03
The National Highway Safety Administration also released an analysis of crashes involving the system that showed at least 29 fatal accidents over five and a half years.

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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating Tesla’s recall of its Autopilot system.

F.C.C. Votes to Restore Net Neutrality Rules

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By: Cecilia Kang
25 April 2024 at 13:56
Commissioners voted along party lines to revive the rules that declare broadband as a utility-like service that could be regulated like phones and water.

Β© Pool photo by Oliver Contreras

Jessica Rosenworcel, chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission.

Elon Musk Clashes With Australian Court Over Violent Videos on X

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By: Kate Conger
24 April 2024 at 14:35
Mr. Musk’s defiance over removing content is testing the boundaries of international legal systems.

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Security officers standing guard outside a church in Sydney this month after a bishop was stabbed during a YouTube livestream of the service.

Former Boeing Manager Says Workers Mishandled Parts to Meet Deadlines

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By: Niraj Chokshi
24 April 2024 at 09:21
Merle Meyers, who left Boeing last year after a 30-year career, said he was speaking publicly about his experience because he loved the company β€œfiercely.”

Β© Grant Hindsley for The New York Times

Merle Meyers, who worked at Boeing for nearly 30 years, said the company’s culture had changed over the years to emphasize speed over quality.
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