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Consumer Product Safety Commission Revokes Accreditation of Four Chinese Laboratories

Consumer Product Safety Commission Revokes Accreditation of Four Chinese Laboratories

The CPSC Pulls Accreditation from Chinese Testing Labs The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday the withdrawal of accreditation from four testing laboratories in China, a move aimed at ensuring the safety of American families. According to the Consumer Product Safety Act, manufacturers and importers are required to certify that their products meet […]

Mayor Mamdani selects Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission

Mayor Mamdani selects Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission

Mayor Appoints Midori Valdivia as Chair of Taxi and Limousine Commission On Tuesday, Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced the appointment of Midori Valdivia as the new chair of the Taxi and Limousine Commission, challenging her to oversee the extensive network of rideshare vehicles and taxis in New York City. Valdivia brings a wealth of experience to […]

Protesters disrupt LA Police Commission meeting

Protesters disrupt LA Police Commission meeting

Protest Disrupts Los Angeles Police Commission Meeting A group of Black Lives Matter protesters took over a Los Angeles Police Commission meeting on Tuesday, interrupting proceedings and forcing police to exit the venue. The disruption happened despite the efforts of Teresa Sánchez-Gordon, the newly appointed chair, who attempted to re-establish order amid chants from demonstrators. […]

Maryland lynching commission responds to Gov Wes Moore’s veto of reparations

Maryland lynching commission responds to Gov Wes Moore's veto of reparations

Members of the Maryland Lynch Truth and Reconciliation Commission are expressing their disagreement with Governor Wes Moore’s stance against forming a reparations commission. They argue that their mission aligns with his calls for immediate action. “That’s the plan,” Nicholas M. Crery, a committee member, shared. He mentioned that they expect a bill to come out […]

Illinois educators support reparations during state commission gathering

Illinois educators support reparations during state commission gathering

Illinois Reparations Meeting Highlights Concerns and Opportunities In October, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign held a significant meeting organized by the state-sponsored reparations committee. Attendees included two professors and a PhD student who expressed support for reparations initiatives. Sundiata Keita Chajua, a history professor at the university, emphasized the shared struggles of black workers […]

Maryland lawmakers overturn veto to establish a reparations commission

Maryland lawmakers overturn veto to establish a reparations commission

Maryland’s Reparations Commission Bill Override The Maryland General Assembly took a significant step on Tuesday by overriding Governor Wes Moore’s veto of a bill aimed at establishing a reparations commission. This marks the beginning of an official effort to address the historical impacts of slavery and racism in the state. The Senate passed the measure […]

Guide on Crypto Custody Released by the Securities and Exchange Commission

Guide on Crypto Custody Released by the Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC Issues New Cryptocurrency Custody Guide The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a new Investor Bulletin on Friday, focusing on best practices and potential risks related to cryptocurrency storage for retail investors. This bulletin discusses various custody methods, including self-custody versus using third-party services to store digital assets. Investors are advised to thoroughly […]