Sen. Hawley introduces bill to remove Big Tech's Section 230 ad immunity
Sen. Josh Hawley introduced a bill Tuesday that would remove Section 230 protections for internet platforms that display manipulative ads or provide data to be used for ads.
Americans receive mystery seeds in the mail, mostly from China
Officials are trying to identify the seeds, which they worry could be invasive plant species, and threatening to native plants and crops, or could introduce diseases or be harmful to livestock.
A strange Social Security rule puts today's 60-year-olds at a big disadvantage. Lawmakers are working to change that
As a result of the average wage index, seniors who turn 60 in 2020 will be in line for a much lower benefit during retirement than those who turned 60 just a year ago. That is, unless lawmakers intervene.
Who's ready for a $5,826 Social Security benefit cut?
It's been reported that Social Security won't bring in enough money to sustain its current payout level. What would this actually look like for the typical retired worker?
Minnesota rodeo crowd size during coronavirus raises concern
The state Department of Health and the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office imposed a spectator limit at the event. The latest order from Gov. Tim Walz limits outdoor events and entertainment to 250 people who are socially distanced.
Moderna gets further $472M US award for coronavirus vaccine development
Moderna Inc received an additional $472 million from the U.S. government that funds-disease fighting technology.
China tells US to close consulate in Chengdu in growing spat
The United States has an embassy in Beijing and consulates in five other mainland cities
Homeland Security resumes Global Entry for New York state
The Department of Homeland Security said it would resume allowing New York state residents to enroll in Global Entry and other trusted traveler programs, after the federal government suspended the state's access in February over a state law giving unauthorized immigrants driver's licenses.
Amazon met with startups about investing, then launched competing products
DefinedCrowd's Chief Executive Daniela Braga is one of more than two dozen entrepreneurs, investors and deal advisers who said Amazon appeared to use the investment and deal-making process to help develop competing products.
Salmonella outbreak infects 125 Americans in the last month: CDC
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control announced it has discovered an outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport, which has resulted in 125 cases throughout 15 states as of Tuesday afternoon.
Coronavirus outbreak at Iowa pork plant larger than state reported
The discrepancy adds to mounting questions that the state health department faces about its handling of public information during the pandemic.
Coronavirus PPP loans saved millions of jobs, new study finds
The SBA has disbursed $518 billion in aid to date, meaning that each job supported by PPP money cost about $224,000, the researchers estimated.
US EPA to propose first-ever airplane emissions standards, sources say
Aircraft account for 12% of all U.S. transportation greenhouse gas emissions and 3% of total such U.S. emissions
Pharma execs deny cutting corners in vaccine development, praise FDA for not lowering standards
Pharma execs said during a Tuesday briefing that pressure to develop a vaccine quickly will not result in lower regulatory standards.
Lockheed Martin boost sales forecast as Pentagon amps up contract awards
Defense contractors continued to operate relatively unscathed through the stay-at-home orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic after being deemed essential businesses.
US sanctions Chinese companies over Muslim abuse complaints
China said Tuesday it would take unspecified “necessary measures" after the U.S. government imposed trade sanctions on 11 companies.
House Democrats press US Postal Service on plans to delay mail
A determination to avoid crowds will also mean that voting by mail will be more popular this November
Nationals say Fauci will throw ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day
Fauci will be on hand when the Nationals begin their season against the New York Yankees.
FDA warns companies selling unauthorized e-cigarettes, vape juice
The focus on teen use of e-cigarettes has fallen by the wayside of late.
Coronavirus loans went to big companies first
Since the launch of the government's emergency lending program for small businesses on April 3, data shows a disproportionate distribution, favoring larger companies.



















