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Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media
Pakistan’s opposition said Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms ...ABC News - 3h -
New York proposes ban on smartphones during school hours
New York could soon join a growing list of states limiting cell phones in schools. If approved, the restrictions would go into effect at the start of next school year. CBS News correspondent Meg ...CBS News - 11h -
Samsung aims to turn its next generation of Galaxy smartphones into AI companions
Samsung is injecting another dose of artificial intelligence into the next version of its Galaxy smartphones, escalating an effort to simplify people’s lives while deepening their dependence on a ...ABC News - 17h -
Federal regulations paused, halting FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair products
A proposal to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products is now in limbo after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing all federal regulations.NBC News - 16h -
Brussels proposes extending EU banks’ access to UK clearing houses
European Commission wants to prolong existing arrangements that benefit City of LondonFinancial Times - 16h -
Samsung launches S25 smartphone with boosted AI as Apple battle heats up
Samsung launched the S25 series which comes in three variants — the S25, S25+ and the S25 Ultra.CNBC - 18h -
Samsung unveils new AI-powered smartphone in fight against Apple
South Korean tech group hopes the S25, powered by Google’s Gemini AI models, will help it steal market share from US rivalFinancial Times - 19h -
What happened when 4 teens swapped their smartphones for flip phones
Half of American teenagers get 4 hours or more of daily screen time and are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, a report found.CBS News - 1d -
Apple's Smartphone Sales Slump in China as Huawei Gains Market Share
The U.S. tech giant’s fourth-quarter iPhone sales fell 18% in the world’s largest smartphone market.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Bank of England proposes ‘concierge’ service to welcome foreign firms
Prudential Regulation Authority has been studying rule changes that could boost growthFinancial Times - 2d -
Majority favors Trump proposal to end taxes on tips: Survey
A majority of Americans favor President-elect Trump’s proposal to end taxes on tips, according to a new survey. In the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, 54 ...The Hill - 2d -
‘Young women can fall pregnant very easily’: inside the wild west of smartphone fertility apps
Observer analysis finds unregulated products being promoted as contraception despite concerns about their accuracy . Apps promising to help women “take control” of their sex lives by predicting the ...The Guardian - 4d -
‘Creative use of punishment’: Covid-style lockdowns proposed for criminals in England and Wales
Bar Council calls for pandemic restrictions to help reintegrate non-violent offenders into society and ease pressure on overcrowded jails. Conditions similar to Covid lockdowns should be imposed on ...The Guardian - 4d -
State Republicans Propose New Limits on Transgender Identity
The new lawmaking sessions open after a campaign year in which Republicans leaned on messaging that tapped into fears about transgender issues.The New York Times - 4d -
Progressive congressional staffers withdraw 32-hour week proposal
Progressive congressional staffers withdrew their 32-hour week proposal just a day after receiving widespread blowback from both sides of the aisle about the plan. “The letter failed to make two ...The Hill - 5d -
Proposed Alcohol Label Rules Would Require Nutrition Info, Allergen Warnings
The Treasury Department’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau is seeking public input on an initiative to add a fact box to beer, wine and spirits, similar to the USDA nutrients box on ...Inc. - 5d -
CEO of Chinese smartphone brand Honor resigns due to personal reasons
Honor's focus on high-end devices and technology is expected to continue under Jian Li, who will succeed Zhao as CEO.CNBC - 6d -
Biden Administration Withdraws Proposal to Expand Protections for Rare Whales
The proposed rules would have slowed more ships to prevent collisions with endangered North Atlantic right whales.The New York Times - 6d -
Apple loses smartphone crown in China as Vivo and Huawei outsell iPhone
US tech giant faces competition on mainland as it struggles to introduce AI features on its flagship productFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Biden withdraws proposal that aimed to protect endangered whales
Conservation groups are concerned that the endangered right whale is vulnerable to extinction as the Trump administration signals more support for marine industries.CBS News - Jan. 15 -
City Section proposes penalties for forfeiting league games after Narbonne controversy
After four Marine League football teams forfeited to Narbonne, City Section proposes penalties which includes possible exclusion from the postseason as a first offense.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 15 -
F.D.A. Proposes New Food Labels to Detail Sugar, Fat and Salt Content
The agency issued designs for front-of-package lists that food companies would be required to include.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
Hochul Proposes Cutting Income Taxes for Middle-Class New Yorkers
Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.The New York Times - Jan. 14 -
New Brazil law restricts use of smartphones in elementary and high schools
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a bill restricting the use of smartphones at school, following a global trend for such limitationsABC News - Jan. 13 -
OpenAI outlines proposals to bolster national security, drive economic growth
OpenAI laid out a series of new artificial intelligence (AI) policy proposals Monday, encouraging U.S. development of the emerging technology to stay ahead of China while minimizing its risks. "As ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Spain proposes 100% tax on property purchases for non-EU buyers
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez unveils plan to tackle housing crisisFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Apple asks investors to block proposal to scrap diversity programmes
Conservative thinktank wants firm to end its DEI efforts because they create ‘litigation, reputational and financial risks’. Business live – latest updates Apple has asked shareholders to vote ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports
The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."CBS News - Jan. 13 -
The 20 child abuse inquiry proposals - what has happened so far?
A seven-year inquiry into the sexual abuse of children was published in 2022 - what has happened since?BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Canada on Trump's Proposed Union: Thanks, but Let's Just Be Friends
The president-elect’s comments about the U.S. annexing its northern neighbor were rejected by Canadians of all political stripes.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
White House readies nicotine proposal in administration's final days
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story FDA rule to lower nicotine levels closes in on finish line The Food and Drug Administration is poised to try ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Meta proposes new scalable memory layers that improve knowledge, reduce hallucinations
According to Meta, memory layers may be the the answer to LLM hallucinations as they don't require huge compute resources at inference time.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Samsung Electronics banking on AI to outpace global growth in smartphones, home appliances
Samsung Electronics plans to ramp up on-device AI, as it bets on the consumer electronics unit to exceed overall global market growth this year.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
While Apple negotiates Indonesia sales ban, another Chinese smartphone maker is entering the country
Huawei spinoff Honor announced Tuesday it is entering Indonesia and plans to launch its smartphones there by the end of March.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Newsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Eli Health introduces Hormometer to test your hormones on a smartphone
This is how smart your smartphone is getting. Now it will be able to analyze your saliva and do a real-time hormone test.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Schiff: Trump’s proposed January 6 pardons would 'send a terrible message about our democracy'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press to talk about the anniversary of January 6 and President-elect Trump’s plans to pardon those involved with the attack, calling it “the wrong way to ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
U.S. Steel faces murky future after proposed Nippon Steel takeover
The Biden administration blocked the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japan's Nippon Steel. Here's what that could mean for the once iconic American company.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Apple offers rare iPhone discounts in China as foreign smartphone sales drop
Apple Inc. has kicked off the new year with iPhone discounts in China, underlining the challenges facing the tech giant in one of the world’s most populous countries.MarketWatch - Jan. 3 -
As a child psychiatrist, I see what smartphones are doing to kids' mental health – and it’s terrifying | Emily Sehmer
The online world is forcing children to grow up before they are ready, and parents need government’s help to combat its harms. Smartphone use among children has reached a critical moment. Many of ...The Guardian - Jan. 3
