F.d.a.’s Device Unit

From AI to Musk’s Brain Chip, the F.D.A.’s Device Unit Faces Rapid Change

The new director overseeing medical devices will confront criticisms about hasty approvals as she ushers in revolutionary technology.

Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

United Airlines and Nvidia bookend list of 15 soaring S&P 500 stocks in October

Two airlines and two cruise lines make the list of the month’s best performers in the U.S. benchmark index.

Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday

FDA Names a New Chief of Medical Devices

Patient advocates hope Dr. Michelle Tarver will lead the agency to focus more on safety and less on rapid approvals.

Business - The New York Times - October 22

Apple Intelligence rollout begins on eligible devices

Your iPhone could become a whole lot smarter Monday with the launch of Apple Intelligence, introducing a slew of AI features on eligible devices. CNET editor-at-large Bridget Carey joined CBS News ...

Florida medical device maker Exactech declares bankruptcy

Exactech faces more than 2,000 lawsuits alleging it sold defective knee and hip implants.

Scary clown attacked with needle at Halloween event

The victim was in costume at an event dubbed online "north Wales ultimate scare fest".

Russia suspected of planting device on plane that caused UK warehouse fire

Exclusive: Police investigate whether spies placed incendiary package that caught alight in Birmingham. Counter-terrorism police are investigating whether Russian spies planted an incendiary device ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Ballot boxes in Oregon, Washington state set on fire: Police

Portland police responded to reports of a fire at a ballot box around 3:30 a.m. PT on Monday.

Devices used in ballot box fires had 'Free Gaza' messages

Ballot box fires in Oregon and Washington were linked to devices that had the message “Free Gaza” marked on them, The Associated Press (AP) is reporting, citing an anonymous police source. ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Inside Sophos' 5-Year War With the Chinese Hackers Hijacking Its Devices

Sophos went so far as to plant surveillance “implants” on its own devices to catch the hackers at work—and in doing so, revealed a glimpse into China's R&D pipeline of intrusion techniques.

Tech - Wired - Yesterday

Zero-Click Flaw Exposes Potentially Millions of Popular Storage Devices to Attack

A vulnerability categorized as “critical” in a photo app installed by default on Synology network-attached storage devices could give attackers the ability to steal data and worse.

Tech - Wired - 11 hours ago

Alzheimer's researchers say brain stimulation device may slow symptoms

Alzheimer's disease researchers found that when they aimed a TMS device at the right spot in the brain, it could slow the progression of memory loss.

Leeds United v Sheffield United: Championship – live

Championship updates from the 8pm BST kick-off Have any thoughts? Send them to Niall via email 4 mins: Gnonto goes down and looks a little sore but is OK to continue. Sheffield United get ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

The United Nations is on the verge of irrelevance

There are two unpalatable truths about the U.N.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Lando Norris welcomes FIA clampdown on Red Bull’s use of ‘tea tray’ device

Device believed to be used to alter ride height of car Norris 52 points behind Verstappen in drivers’ standings Lando Norris has welcomed the FIA clamping down on a potentially illegal device on ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Catfish killer who abused thousands brought down by phone calls and seized devices

How does a Northern Ireland teenager end up as one of the UK's most prolific online child sex abusers?

TSMC Chips Ended Up in Devices Made by China’s Huawei Despite U.S. Controls

The U.S. government has tried to keep Chinese companies from obtaining certain advanced technologies, but concerns have been growing that some products may have been routed to Huawei.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Devices used in ballot box fires had the words "Free Gaza," source says

The incendiary devices used in suspected arson attacks on two ballot drop boxes in Oregon and Washington state on Monday were marked with the words "Free Gaza," a law enforcement source told CBS ...

Inside Lebanon's only burn unit

Israel's multi-front conflict against Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon has a significant civilian toll. A CBS News foreign correspondent reports on Lebanon's only burn unit. Warning: some of ...

Menendez brothers 'deserve a chance,' relatives say as they push for release

Nearly two dozen relatives of Lyle and Erik Menendez are urging Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon to recommend the brothers be resentenced.

United's Mazraoui trains after heart procedure

Manchester United defender Noussair Mazraoui has returned to training after undergoing a heart procedure.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Ten Hag: Ferguson exit will 'impact' Man United

Erik ten Hag has admitted that the end of Sir Alex Ferguson's employment at Manchester United will "impact" the club, but insists the former manager will still be available to offer advice to ...

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Could the once united Trump family be fading in this election?

While Don Jr is influential behind the scenes, Ivanka and Melania have been notably absent during this campaign. In late afternoon sunshine, Eric Trump shook his fist and led chants of “Fight! ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

How historical turning points shaped the United States

Throughout American history, the nation has looked to its presidents to lead us. All presidents have faced challenges, but a handful have made momentous decisions that defined what kind of ...

ALCS Game 5: Yankees beat Guardians, head to first World Series since '09

After a thrilling victory, the Yankees await either the Dodgers or Mets in the Fall Classic.

Sports - ESPN - October 20

Formula One: Charles Leclerc wins the United States Grand Prix – live

The Ferrari driver stole in at the start to take the spoils, as Max Verstappen and Lando Norris got tangled in a running battle. Max Verstappen: “Yesterday was an indication it’s been a bit ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Organizations unite to promote 2025 Medicare drug changes

Many older Americans are unaware of the changes coming to Medicare’s prescription drug benefits in 2025 that could save them money, so public and private sector organizations are mobilizing to ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Transfer Talk: Man United eyeing Kvaratskhelia, Buongiorno

Transfer Talk has the latest.

Sports - ESPN - October 24

Fenerbahce v Manchester United: Europa League – live

Europa League updates, 8pm BST kick-off in Istanbul Live scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And mail Scott 1 min: There is some proper bedlam going on at the Şükrü Saracoğlu. What a ...

World - The Guardian - October 24