House Democrats press tech leaders to curb hurricane misinformation
A group of House Democrats representing areas affected by Hurricanes Helen and Milton is calling on leaders of major technology companies to do more to combat the torrent of online misinformation about extreme weather events. are. by letter In a letter sent Friday, Rep. Deborah Ross (North Carolina), Rep. Kathy Castor (Florida), Rep. Nikema Williams […]
GOP senators eye comprehensive China strategy to curb CCP influence
First appearance on FOXRepublican senators on Wednesday introduced a package of measures aimed at taking a comprehensive approach to curbing the Chinese Communist Party's influence in the Western world. Republican Senators Pete Ricketts of Nebraska and Eric Schmitt of Missouri have led several bills in the Senate, each focused on different aspects of Chinese engagement […]
Safety upgrades for Memorial Sloan Kettering construction — that could expose kids to asbestos — won’t curb air toxins: parents
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital will spend millions of dollars to limit the amount of carcinogenic dust nearby students are exposed to during a major UES construction project, but parents say the cancer hospital still isn't doing enough to curb the toxins. Parents like Yasmina Kaleo say the $10 million the hospital has spent on air […]
Nearly 60% of Americans say $100K income required to curb expenses anxiety
Storch Advisors CEO Gerald Storch speaks with Varney & Co. about the state of the American consumer ahead of the holiday season. Americans are still feeling the pain of rising prices, with many believing they would have to bring home at least $100,000 a year to not have to worry about the cost of daily […]
JPMorgan, Bank of America to curb long hours for workers after fury over death of Leo Lukenas who logged 100 hours per week
Two major Wall Street banks are reportedly planning to crack down on the number of hours junior bankers can work per week, following outrage over the tragic death of a 35-year-old Bank of America employee who had logged a 100-hour work week. Bank of America, which has come under scrutiny after former Green Beret Leo […]
Bill Gates pushes for digital IDs to tackle ‘misinformation’ and curb free speech
Bill Gates, both directly and through his foundations, Public Health, news Landscape, Education Policy, artificial intelligenceinsect populations, American farmland, Energy Sector, Foreign Policy,and The Earth itselfHe has also recently suggested he wants free speech and engagement online to be shaped to his liking. CNET asked Gates spoke about how to combat “misinformation,” which he has […]
Ohio AG wants to curb influx of immigrants in Springfield
Ohio's attorney general has launched an investigation to see whether there are legal options to limit the number of immigrants the federal government allows into the state. On Monday, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, a Republican, press release His office said he would investigate whether he has “legal recourse to stop the federal government from […]
GA Senate committee debates school safety measures to curb gun violence after Apalachee High School shooting
Georgia lawmakers have debated what safety measures can be implemented in schools across the state to reduce gun violence following the shooting at Apalachee High School in Barrow County. Members of the Georgia Senate Safe Firearms Storage Study Committee discussed Thursday what should be done to prevent school shootings, as Wednesday's shooting adds urgency to […]
California thieves strike 3 7-Eleven stores in under 20 minutes hours after Gavin Newsom signed ‘landmark’ package to curb smash-and-grab crime
A group of California bicyclists attacked three 7-Eleven stores in less than 20 minutes, just hours after Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom signed a “landmark” bill to crack down on retail theft. On Friday night, about 20 thieves on bicycles targeted convenience stores two miles apart in the Hollywood area. According to NBC Los Angelesciting the […]
Newsom signs package seeking to curb smash-and-grab robberies, car thefts, shoplifting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed 10 bipartisan bills aimed at reducing robbery and property crimes and increasing penalties for repeat offenders and those who run professional resale schemes. The Democratic governor was joined by a bipartisan coalition of state lawmakers, business leaders and local officials at a Home Depot store in San Jose. […]