Norfolk Southern helped convince government officials to repeal brake rules — and corporate lobbyists watered down hazmat safety regs.
Rail Companies Blocked Safety Rules Before Ohio Derailment
Tag: Lawsuits
Even after mandate lifted, unvaccinated sailors claim they’re being punished for their religious beliefs
A new brief filed in federal court alleges that the U.S. Navy continues to punish and discriminate against more than 4,000 unvaccinated Navy personnel based on their religious beliefs–even after the Department of Defense rescinded the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Even after mandate lifted, unvaccinated sailors claim they’re being punished for their religious beliefs
Privacy nightmare: FTC claims Drug Discount App GoodRx was leaked user data to Facebook and Google
FTC alleges that GoodRx, a drug discount site, has sold user data to Facebook. The Masters of the Universe are known for their insatiable desire for all personal information, but medical data is especially valuable for advertising purposes and in other ventures.
Privacy nightmare: FTC claims Drug Discount App GoodRx was leaked user data to Facebook and Google
H/T: Steve Lehto
This is disturbing because it means that the pharmacies are giving people’s information to GoodRX! You don’t have to enter your personal information on the GoodRX site (unless they’re using information from cookies)—you just print out the discount coupon to give to your pharmacist! The pharmacies should be penalized, as well!
UPDATE: ‘Do not exaggerate importance of America’s equivalent to Wagner Group PMC’ says Russia
RUSSIA’S Press Secretary to the President, Dmitry Peskov, spoke on Thursday, February 2, about the news that the Mozart Group, America’s answer to Russia’s Wagner Group – Putin’s network of mercenaries and de facto private army – was apparently ‘leaving’ Ukraine and said not to exaggerate the PMC’s significance.
UPDATE: ‘Do not exaggerate importance of America’s equivalent to Wagner Group PMC’ says Russia
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Hard Drinking and Murky Finances: How an American Veterans Group Imploded in Ukraine
A new bill would ban anyone under 16 from using social media
A growing number of U.S. policymakers and federal officials are angling to keep children and young teenagers off social media entirely, citing mounting concerns that the platforms may harm their well-being and mental health. It’s a notable escalation in the rhetoric around keeping kids safe online, which has largely focused on setting new digital protections.
A new bill would ban anyone under 16 from using social media
Eliza Bleu’s Own Friends Aren’t Buying Her Trafficking Story
Elon Musk’s favorite anti-trafficking advocate has set off a war in right-wing circles after Twitter banned some of her critics—and her own friends are poking holes in her story.
Eliza Bleu’s Own Friends Aren’t Buying Her Trafficking Story (archived)
U.S. Veterans in Ukraine Are Fighting Each Other in Court
U.S. Veterans in Ukraine Are Fighting Each Other in Court (archived)
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YouTube: Interview With the Head of the Mozart Group and Connoisseur of Fine Whiskey Andrew Milburn (Rumble)
He looks like he needs a drink! He keeps squirming! *snicker*
From FDA to MHRA: are drug regulators for hire?
Patients and doctors expect drug regulators to provide an unbiased, rigorous assessment of investigational medicines before they hit the market. But do they have sufficient independence from the companies they are meant to regulate? Maryanne Demasi investigates
From FDA to MHRA: are drug regulators for hire?
Justice Department sues Google to break up its advertising empire
Incessant, Bonkers Anti-Paul Hastings Protest Continues
One court order didn’t do the trick. Another issued this month doesn’t seem to be doing much either. No matter how many times the justice system tries to clamp down on the goofy ongoing protest campaign targeting Paul Hastings, the placards keep showing up.
Incessant, Bonkers Anti-Paul Hastings Protest Continues
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