Government And Institutions

The National Transportation Safety Board has urged another government agency to mandate that new cars have intelligent speed assistance technology in them.

The FDA and CDC said at least 22 children between ages 1-3 were reported to have elevated blood lead levels after consuming recalled cinnamon applesauce fruit pouch products.

A study showing that Novo Nordisk's Wegovy has the ability to reduce the risk of serious heart problems in some patients by 20% was published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

The Federal Aviation Administration is developing a committee of aviation experts to help address any barriers that would prevent pilots from reporting mental health issues.

The North American Electric Reliability Corp. says more than half the U.S. is at risk of electricity shortages this winter, and it warns against the EPA's proposed power plant rule.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a new regulation to apply consumer financial protection rules to nonbank firms that offer payment apps and digital wallets.

A type of decoration that drivers sometimes stick on the steering wheel of their vehicle could put their safety at possible risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Tyson Foods announced the voluntary recall of about 30,000 pounds of dino-shaped chicken "fun nuggets" after some consumers reported finding small pieces of metal in the product.

Daylight saving time has long been linked to adverse health effects, but growing evidence shows moving the clock also costs the U.S. economy big bucks.

Despite recent warnings from the FDA, experts say consumers shouldn't avoid all eye drop products. The agency says some could cause eye infections and potentially lead to vision loss.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and 22 Democratic senators sent a letter to the FTC calling for an antitrust probe of acquisitions by ExxonMobil and Chevron.

Goldman Sachs released a forecast finding it's unlikely that a government shutdown will occur before the end of this year as Congress faces a Nov. 17 funding deadline.

U.S. firearms exports have been halted for 90 days over "national security" concerns, the U.S. Department of Commerce said Friday.

The Senate confirmed Michael Whitaker as the new FAA administrator on Tuesday after the agency went more than 18 months without a Senate-confirmed leader.

A coalition of pro-growth groups are calling on the Biden administration to withdraw its credit card late fees rule, arguing the regulation will hurt responsible consumers.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is requiring Zipcar to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for letting users rent cars with open recalls.

Protesters demonstrated at Elbit Systems of America's office in Cambridge, Massachusetts, over the company's involvement with Israel's military campaign.

Family Dollar has a recall underway in 23 states that applies to various OTC drugs and medical devices. The affected products were "stored outside labeled temperature requirements."

Travel has been upended in Israel after Hamas fighters launched a surprise attack over the weekend. U.S. carriers with service to the country suspended flights.

Eight Republicans led by Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., joined with Democrats to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as speaker of the House in a historic first that creates a leadership void in the chamber.