Illegal Marijuana Market Thrives Despite Legalization: Mold, Pesticides, and Chinese Crime Syndicates Found in California Raid
A recent raid on an illegal marijuana grow house in Fairfield, California, revealed mold, unapproved chemicals, and pesticides, highlighting the ongoing challenges of regulating the cannabis market despite legalization in several states; illegal cannabis sales significantly outpace legal transaction...
Illegal Marijuana Market Thrives Despite Legalization: Mold, Pesticides, and Chinese Crime Syndicates Found in California Raid
A recent raid on an illegal marijuana grow house in Fairfield, California, revealed mold, unapproved chemicals, and pesticides, highlighting the ongoing challenges of regulating the cannabis market despite legalization in several states; illegal cannabis sales significantly outpace legal transaction...
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48% Bias Score
Apple Criticizes EU's DMA Following Launch of Adult Content App on iPhones
The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to allow the distribution of "Hot Tub," an adult content browser app available on Apple devices through the third-party app marketplace AltStore PAL; Apple objects, citing concerns about user safety, especially children, while AltStore PAL claims it's the "w...
Apple Criticizes EU's DMA Following Launch of Adult Content App on iPhones
The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to allow the distribution of "Hot Tub," an adult content browser app available on Apple devices through the third-party app marketplace AltStore PAL; Apple objects, citing concerns about user safety, especially children, while AltStore PAL claims it's the "w...
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56% Bias Score
FDA Proposes Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to test talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, following Congressional legislation and public health concerns stemming from past contamination incidents and significant litigation, such as the $700 million settlemen...
FDA Proposes Asbestos Testing for Talc-Based Cosmetics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule requiring manufacturers to test talc-containing cosmetics for asbestos, following Congressional legislation and public health concerns stemming from past contamination incidents and significant litigation, such as the $700 million settlemen...
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48% Bias Score
NHTSA Delays Recall of 50 Million Air Bag Inflators After Industry Challenges
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed a recall of almost 50 million air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., citing concerns raised by the auto industry regarding the scope of the defect and variations in manufacturing processes, despite evidence of at least se...
NHTSA Delays Recall of 50 Million Air Bag Inflators After Industry Challenges
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has delayed a recall of almost 50 million air bag inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., citing concerns raised by the auto industry regarding the scope of the defect and variations in manufacturing processes, despite evidence of at least se...
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44% Bias Score
Apple Accessory Contains Cancer-Linked Chemical: BPA in Belkin Charger Sparks Health Concerns
Apple's Belkin BoostCharge Pro wireless charger contains BPA, a chemical linked to birth defects and cancer, prompting concerns among consumers due to skin absorption potential and differing US-EU regulations.
Apple Accessory Contains Cancer-Linked Chemical: BPA in Belkin Charger Sparks Health Concerns
Apple's Belkin BoostCharge Pro wireless charger contains BPA, a chemical linked to birth defects and cancer, prompting concerns among consumers due to skin absorption potential and differing US-EU regulations.
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56% Bias Score
Faulty Dryer and Quartz Worktops Cause Deaths, Spark Safety Concerns
A faulty tumble dryer caused a deadly house fire, prompting calls for product recalls and safety improvements. A separate issue with quartz worktops is also causing health problems.
Faulty Dryer and Quartz Worktops Cause Deaths, Spark Safety Concerns
A faulty tumble dryer caused a deadly house fire, prompting calls for product recalls and safety improvements. A separate issue with quartz worktops is also causing health problems.
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40% Bias Score
Illegal Marijuana Grows Persist Despite Legalization, Posing Safety Risks
Despite legalization in many US states, illegal marijuana grows, often run by criminal gangs, remain prevalent, creating significant health and safety risks for consumers due to unregulated pesticides and practices, highlighting challenges in distinguishing legal from illegal cannabis.
Illegal Marijuana Grows Persist Despite Legalization, Posing Safety Risks
Despite legalization in many US states, illegal marijuana grows, often run by criminal gangs, remain prevalent, creating significant health and safety risks for consumers due to unregulated pesticides and practices, highlighting challenges in distinguishing legal from illegal cannabis.
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52% Bias Score
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
Smartwatch Bands Found to Contain High Levels of Toxic PFAS
A University of Notre Dame study found 15 of 22 tested smartwatch brands contain high levels of PFAS, exceeding levels found in other consumer products and raising health concerns due to prolonged skin contact; the study checked for PFAS in bands from Nike, Apple, Fitbit, and Google.
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44% Bias Score
Nuna Recalls Nearly 609,000 Car Seats Due to Harness Issue
Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,911 Rava car seats due to a harness adjuster issue; seats manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, are affected. Nuna offers free remedy kits to address the problem, which may cause children to not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of inju...
Nuna Recalls Nearly 609,000 Car Seats Due to Harness Issue
Nuna Baby Essentials recalled 608,911 Rava car seats due to a harness adjuster issue; seats manufactured between July 16, 2016, and October 25, 2023, are affected. Nuna offers free remedy kits to address the problem, which may cause children to not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of inju...
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12% Bias Score
EU to Tax Cheap Chinese Imports to Combat Unsafe Goods
The EU plans to combat the surge in cheap goods from China entering the bloc through online platforms, proposing new taxes and fees to counter the rising number of unsafe products bypassing customs.
EU to Tax Cheap Chinese Imports to Combat Unsafe Goods
The EU plans to combat the surge in cheap goods from China entering the bloc through online platforms, proposing new taxes and fees to counter the rising number of unsafe products bypassing customs.
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48% Bias Score
The Tylenol Murders: An Unsolved Mystery
The 1982 Tylenol murders in Chicago led to the deaths of seven people and prompted changes in product safety.
The Tylenol Murders: An Unsolved Mystery
The 1982 Tylenol murders in Chicago led to the deaths of seven people and prompted changes in product safety.
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16% Bias Score