Senate passes landmark legislation for children’s online safety
The Senate overwhelmingly passed landmark legislation on Tuesday to protect children from online dangers and ensure social media platforms take measures to safeguard young users. Lawmakers approved a package of bills that included two bills, the Child Online Safety Act and the Child and Teen Online Privacy Protection Act (commonly known as KOSA and COPPA […]
Jason Pinnock, Dane Belton leading Giants’ safety competition
Replacing Xavier McKinney could be a two-man job for the Giants. The voice of leadership in the NFL’s youngest secondary could come from Jason Pinnock, who played 1,011 snaps next to McKinnie last season and is the oldest of the projected starters despite being in his fourth year as a pro. The ball-winning skills could […]
Olive oil fraud and mislabelling cases hit record high in EU | Food safety
The EU saw a record number of cases of suspected olive oil fraud and mislabelling in the first quarter of this year as inflationary pressures expanded a hidden market for the kitchen staple. Olive oil prices have more than doubled since 2018 as production has been hit by extreme weather due to the climate crisis […]
House Judiciary Committee Probes DOJ on Supreme Court Justices’ Safety After Assassination Attempt on Trump
Leaders of the House Judiciary Committee are investigating security for Supreme Court justices in the wake of an assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, at an outdoor rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, that left former President Donald Trump on the brink of death. In a press release on Tuesday, the committee Said “We will launch an […]
Schumer tees up vote on major online kids safety bills after months-long battle
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to introduce two major bills this week aimed at protecting kids online, following months of pressure from parents who are victims. Schumer’s office confirmed that the two bills, the Child Online Safety Act and a related bill called COPPA 2.0, will receive their first procedural votes as early as […]
‘Unfathomable’: Andy Biggs demands documentary proof of Trump PA rally safety prep after explosive hearing
First appeared on FOX: Republican Rep. Andy Biggs of Arizona is calling on U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to back up her testimony at Monday’s explosive hearing with hard evidence. Biggs sent a letter to Cheatle shortly after the House Oversight Committee hearing ended, asking for documents regarding security measures, coverage, personnel and other […]
AI bicycle safety device could warn of dangerous car collision
Roads are becoming more and more dangerous for cyclists, and the numbers paint a dire picture. We recently reached a heartbreaking milestone: the number of recorded bicycle fatalities in the United States is at an all-time high. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states: 1,105 cyclist People have lost their lives on public roads, a […]
Dollar General to pay $12M to settle alleged safety violations including blocking exits
According to the Department of Labor, Dollar General agreed to pay $12 million to settle claims that there were unsafe working conditions throughout its stores, including blocked fire exits and fire extinguishers and unsafe stockroom conditions. In addition to paying the hefty fine, Dollar General’s settlement with the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health […]
Paris Mayor Swims in Seine River to Prove Safety Ahead of Olympics
PARIS (AP) — After months of anticipation, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo bathed in the long-polluted Seine on Wednesday, fulfilling a promise to show the river is clean enough to host the 2024 Olympic swimming events and the opening ceremony on the same river, scheduled for nine days later. Clad in a wetsuit and goggles, Hidalgo […]
RNC spotlights safety in America with harrowing tales from victims of crime on Day 2
MILWAUKEE — The second day of the Republican National Convention (RNC) kicked off Tuesday with a focus on crime and public safety under the theme “Make America Safe Again,” just hours after a knife-wielding homeless man was shot and killed by police just a few blocks from the conservative convention. The inspiring theme, selected in […]