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Character.AI's Bankruptcy Raises Concerns Over User Data Safety
Forty state attorneys general are pushing for consumer data protections amid Character.AI's bankruptcy filing.
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Eight States File Lawsuits Against OpenAI Over ChatGPT Safety Concerns
Eight U.S. states are suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT poses risks to children and misleads users about safety.
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Benn Jordan Highlights Widespread Surveillance Issues Beyond Flock
Musician and investigative journalist Benn Jordan discusses surveillance overreach, focusing on Flock Safety's impact.
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Spyware Distribution via Ads: New Findings from Researchers
A recent investigation reveals how an Israeli ad tech company is linked to spyware attacks via online advertising.
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Trump's Executive Order Proposes Splitting MMR Despite Medical Opposition
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on August 10 directing changes to the federal recommendations for the childhood immunization schedule, most notably calling for the…
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White House Weighs Executive Order on Vaccines and Autism
The Trump administration is reportedly considering an executive order focused on vaccines and autism, with a possible release as soon as next week.
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ER Visits for Tick Bites Reach Decade High — Protect Yourself
Emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest level in more than a decade, according to CDC data and recent public-health reports.
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Federal Rescheduling Eases Rules for State Medical Cannabis
On April 23, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order moving state-licensed medical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law.
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Norovirus Cases Rise: How to Protect Yourself This Winter
Norovirus, often called “winter vomiting disease,” is on the upswing across the United States.
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Federal Hemp THC Ban Could Limit CBD Access
A provision tucked into the federal spending bill that ended the recent government shutdown would sharply restrict hemp-derived cannabinoid products nationwide, with the ban scheduled…
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What TrumpRx Means for GLP‑1 Prices and Patients
The White House’s new portal, TrumpRx, will link consumers directly to participating drugmakers that agree to sell certain medicines at reduced cash prices.
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ACA Open Enrollment 2026: Higher Costs and Fewer Protections
Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans runs November 1 through January 15, 2026. Experts urge consumers to review options carefully: monthly premiums, out-of-pocket costs…