With federal authorities warning people to avoid using public phone charging stations in places like airports, shopping malls and hotels, there are a number of steps people can take to protect their devices if they do need to use such charging ports. The warning came from the FBI and the Federal Communications Commission, which both...
After high-profile bank collapses sent shockwaves through the banking system last month, regulators also hold some concerns about digital wallets and money transfer apps that consumers often use as bank accounts. “I’m very worried," said Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), during a Tuesday event hosted by the Washington Post. "A...
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf says that misinformation about health matters has contributed to lower life expectancy in the United States. In an interview with CNBC published Tuesday, Califf said that the U.S. has a lower average life expectancy than other high-income countries partly due to the rise of misinformation spurred by...
Former Rep. Harley Rouda (D-Calif.) on Tuesday dropped out of the race to succeed Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) after suffering what he said was a “moderate traumatic brain injury” last month. In a statement, Rouda said that he had gone to the hospital late last month after “an unfortunate fall” had caused brain hemorrhages. His...
President Biden will not hold a press conference in Ireland despite frustration from the White House press and rumors that the administration is protecting him from the media.
Former Rep. Harley Rouda, D-Calif., dropped his challenge to replace Rep. Katie Porter on Tuesday after announcing that he suffered a “moderate traumatic brain injury."
Federal regulators in the Biden administration are asking the public for comment as they study how artificial intelligence (AI) programs like ChatGPT should be regulated.
The White House on Tuesday laid out additional actions it is taking to tackle the ongoing opioid epidemic., stressing international and private sector cooperation.