Federal regulations paused, halting FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair products

Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media

Pakistan's lower house of parliament has passed a bill with sweeping controls on social media that includes blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation

ABC News - 4h

Trump revokes executive order banning discrimination in federal contracting

In a memo, the White House said the decades-old order had undermined "our national unity."

NBC News - 17h

John Sykes, guitarist and hair-metal hitmaker with Whitesnake, dies at 65

The English guitarist co-wrote Whitesnake's 'Is This Love,' one of the defining power ballads of late-'80s hard rock.

Los Angeles Times - 1d

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 - 16h

How Trump’s Federal DEI Ban Could Target Private Companies Next

The executive order prohibiting DEI by federal agencies—and firing employees who’d worked on those policies—will add clout to the independent conservative groups forcing private businesses to ...

Inc. - 23h

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 - 5d

Life-sized cakes to blue hair: Detroit goes all-in on playoff spirit

From Honolulu blue pizza to a life-size cake of Amon-Ra St. Brown, fans in Detroit are excited about the Lions.

ESPN - 5d

Advertisers With ‘Hair on Fire’ Brace for U.S. TikTok Ban

After the Supreme Court upheld a law that would force a sale of the video platform’s U.S. assets or start a ban on Sunday, advertisers seek alternatives.

Inc. - 5d

Pepsi sued by federal regulators for giving Walmart preferential soft-drink pricing

The Federal Trade Commission said Friday that it is suing PepsiCo for illegal price discrimination, alleging the food and beverage giant gave an unnamed retailer more favorable prices than its ...

NBC News - 5d

David Lynch’s Style: Lavish Hair, Basic Clothes, Cigarettes

Lavish hair, nondescript clothes and a smoking habit were hallmarks of the filmmaker David Lynch’s visual persona.

The New York Times - 6d

Harrison jokingly reveals Giants teammates made him cut his hair

Kyle Harrison jokingly revealed why his San Francisco Giants teammates made him cut his hair.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Which Foods Have Red Dye No. 3? What to Know About the FDA’s New Ban

What does the science say about its health effects? What foods will be affected? And other common questions about the newly banned additive.

The New York Times - 6d

FDA will allow Zyn nicotine pouches to stay on the market

Zyn products will be allowed to stay on the market after federal health officials Thursday said the popular nicotine pouches can help adult smokers cut back or switch completely. The Food and Drug ...

The Hill - 6d

How food brands, drugmakers are responding to FDA's ban of food dye Red 3

Food manufacturers will have until 2027 to stop using the dye. Drugmakers have until 2028.

CBS News - 6d

FDA bans Red Dye 3 over cancer concerns

The controversial artificial food dye Red 3 was banned Wednesday by the Food and Drug Administration nearly 35 years after the dye was removed from cosmetics due to cancer concerns. Dr. Eric ...

CBS News - Jan. 16

The Dirty Secret About Productivity

There’s often a nasty surprise waiting for business leaders when they reach ‘peak productivity.’

Inc. - Jan. 16

Europe’s ‘super-regulator’ role is under threat

If the Trump administration adopts a combative stance on tech and trade, the EU must be prepared to respond

Financial Times - Jan. 16

Israel, Hamas Agree to Deal to Pause Fighting in Gaza

The deal would open a pathway to end the 15-month and begin with an exchange of some of the hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

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

FDA Bans Red Dye 3 in Foods, Linking It to Cancer in Rats

Consumer and food safety groups have long urged the agency to revoke the use of this dye and others. The F.D.A. says studies have shown that it causes cancer in rats, but not in humans.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

FDA bans Red No. 3, artificial dye used in beverages, candy and other foods

The FDA said Wednesday it’s banning the use of Red No. 3, a synthetic dye that has been linked to behavioral problems in children and cancer in animals.

NBC News - Jan. 15

FDA Bans Artificial Dye Red 3 From Food

Consumer-advocacy groups petitioned the agency to restrict the additive, which has been linked to cancer in animals.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15

FDA bans food dye Red 3, citing concern over cancer in some animals

The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.

CBS News - Jan. 15

FDA bans use of Red No. 3 dye in food, drinks

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is moving to ban the use of Red No. 3 dye in food products.

ABC News - Jan. 15

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

U.S. regulators are banning the dye called Red 3 from the food supply

ABC News - Jan. 15

Regulators Tell Baltimore Drug Program to ‘Cease and Desist’

Maryland issued the order after an investigation by The New York Times and The Baltimore Banner traced overdoses and deaths to an addiction program offering free housing.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

For Hollywood workers, L.A. fires are the latest setback as productions halt

Already grappling with a production slowdown, Hollywood workers now face another hurdle with the fallout from the Southern California fires.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 9

‘Full bush in a bikini’: the sudden rise of pubic hair positivity

Online, young women are singing the praises of dense, luxuriant pubic hair. Time to ditch the depilation?. Name: The full bush in a bikini movement.. Age: A mere five days, born on TikTok. ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations

Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are planning to use the Congressional Review Act to wage a lightning war on ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

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

FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods

But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.

CBS News - Jan. 6

FDA limits toxic lead in some baby foods

The FDA set maximum levels for lead in baby foods like jarred fruit, yogurts and dry cereal, part of an effort to reduce kids’ exposure to the toxic metal.

NBC News - Jan. 6

How AI regulation could shake out in 2025

This year will be a year of change for the U.S. political landscape — and that comes with big implications for the direction of travel for global AI regulation.

CNBC - Jan. 6

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s push to pause TikTok ban

The Justice Department on Friday urged the Supreme Court to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay the implementation of a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. or force ...

NBC News - Jan. 4

EPA determines formaldehyde poses an ‘unreasonable risk’ to humans and must be regulated

The Biden administration has officially determined the chemical formaldehyde poses an “unreasonable” risk to human health and should be regulated. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland

Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines. They were moving forward in a line across the 10 sq metre trench, volunteer excavators elbow to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Biden Expected to Permanently Ban Oil Drilling in Some Federal Waters

The move, expected as early as Monday, relies on a 70-year-old law that could make it difficult for the Trump administration to reverse it.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

How a cosmetology school is teaching students to care for diverse hair and skin

Nubiah Taylor, founder of Taylor'd Cosmetology School in Minneapolis, is teaching students how to care for melanated skin while providing a space for aspiring beauty professionals to thrive.

CBS News - Jan. 2

Federal regulations paused, halting FDA's proposed ban on formaldehyde in hair products

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