Lawmaker Calls for Nationwide Ban on Certain Red Food Dyes Linked to Cancer Risks
Legislation has already been introduced to ban red food dyes in several U.S. states, including California, Illinois and New York.
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Congress Urges EPA To Ban Paraquat Over Parkinson’s Disease Side Effects, Impact on Environment
Paraquat has already been banned in the EU, Canada, Brazil, China and dozens of other countries, the lawmakers noted.
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House Reps Want to Know Why FDA Has Delayed Hair Relaxer Formaldehyde Ban
Lawmakers note that women of color are disproportionately put at increased cancer risk from hair relaxers while the formaldehyde ban is delayed.
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U.S. Lawmakers Want Ship Owners to Be More Accountable for Damages in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Legislation would increase liability caps for maritime accidents involving foreign-owned vessels, allowing damages up to ten times the value of the ship and cargo.
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FDA Should Do More to Regulate Food Additives, Health Experts Warn
Thousands of food additives have been introduced into U.S. foods in recent years, without any safety review by the FDA, according to a new report.
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Bayer CEO Tells Investors Company Hopes Roundup Lawsuit Protections Written into U.S. Laws
Bayer officials want to prevent states from stepping in to protect consumers when they feel the EPA has failed to warn them of Roundup cancer risks.
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Senator Demands Answers About AT&T Data Breach from Company, Federal Agencies
Several federal agencies are being questioned about when they were informed of the AT&T phone records data breach, and what measures they are taking to shore up cybersecurity.
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Bayer Pushes Congress to Grant Immunity For Roundup Cancer Lawsuits in Next Farm Bill
Proposed legislation that would enact uniform pesticide labeling may prevent failure to warn lawsuits from being pursued under state laws, which may have more stringent label standards than the EPA.
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Senators Seek Answers from AT&T, Snowflake, in Wake of Massive Data Breaches
Snowflake may have failed to follow basic cybersecurity precautions, like changing passwords and using pirated software containing malware.
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Social Media Mental Health Warnings Should Be Required To Protect Teens: U.S. Surgeon General
Surgeon General says social media is contributing to a mental health crisis among U.S. teens, increasing the risks of depression, anxiety and suicide.
