US travelers will need a visa to travel to Europe starting in 2024: What to know
Traveling to Europe just got a bit more complex. Now, some people will need to pay for visas in order to visit certain European countries as soon as next year.
GOP congressman slams Biden energy officials over new water heater standards: 'Leave us alone'
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie took the Biden administration's Department of Energy to task over new proposed regulations for water heaters.
Eli Lilly says FDA approval of Alzheimer’s drug donanemab could come later this year
The manufacturer Eli Lilly & Co. announced that the drug donanemab modestly slows the progression of Alzheimer's disease, with egulatory action expected by the end of the year.
AI is facing a regulation crackdown with or without Congress
Following the Federal Trade Commission opening an investigation into ChatGPT creator OpenAI, artificial intelligence companies can expect further actions from regulators.
Health officials classify aspartame 'possibly carcinogenic' despite 'limited evidence' it causes cancer
While the evidence of an association between the consumption of aspartame and cancer in humans is "not convincing," global health experts agree that more research needs to be done.
FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan grilled by House Judiciary Committee
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan faced tough questions from House Judiciary Committee Republicans on her agency's moves to block mergers and acquisitions.
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
Perrigo's Opill will become the first over-the-counter birth control pill in in the U.S. now that it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Democrats say ‘potentially illegal’ taxpayer data breach warrants DOJ investigation
Democratic lawmakers are calling for an investigation following a probe that they said revealed potentially illegal sharing of taxpayer data by tax prep companies.
ChatGPT creator OpenAI under investigation by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has launched an investigation into OpenAI over whether its artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT has harmed consumers.
FTC appealing judge's ruling in Microsoft-Activision deal
The FTC will appeal a California judge’s decision to allow Microsoft’s $69 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard, according to a court filing late Wednesday.
FTC hits 'extended vehicle warranty' scammers with lifetime telemarketing bans
The FTC announced that defendants charged with carrying out an "extended vehicle warranty" telemarketing scam will be hit with lifetime bans in addition to fines.
EU health officials investigate weight loss drugs after reports of suicidal thoughts
Health officials in the European Union are investigating some popular weight loss drugs after three cases of patients reported having self-harming or suicidal thoughts.
Summer air travel issues likely to continue, experts warn
Airline industry experts say that travel issues will persist throughout the summer and potentially into next year due to weather and as the FAA works to fix staffing shortages.
Schumer calls on FDA to investigate Logan Paul’s energy drink
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration to urge the regulator to look into Prime energy drinks and their caffeine content.
US Postal Service raising stamp prices Sunday
The United States Postal Service is hiking mailing prices this weekend to boost revenue as first-class mail volumes continue to plummet.
United Airlines will have to change or reduce schedule at Newark, CEO Scott Kirby says
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier will have to change or reduce its schedule at Newark airport – one of its hubs – as it works to get more gates.
Biden administration releases latest student loan plan after SCOTUS blocks handout: What to know
The Biden administration announced a new student loan debt relief initiative after the Supreme Court struck down his $400 billion handout plan to cancel balances of $10,000 to $20,000.
Aspartame sweetener used in Diet Coke, some chewing gum, may be deemed 'possibly carcinogenic': report
One of the most common artificial sweeteners is reportedly slated to be declared a possible carcinogen as soon as next month by World Health Organization's cancer research agency.
Student loan payments set to resume soon regardless of SCOTUS ruling
Federal student loan payments and interest accrual are set to resume soon after a three-year pause regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on President Biden's loan forgiveness plan.
Safety tips for air purifiers as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads in US
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued several safety tips for consumers looking to purchase an air purifier as Canadian wildfire smoke spreads in the U.S.