FDA finally bans Red No. 3 food dye, linked to cancer
Authorization to use in candy, desserts and other snacks is revoked after petition filed by PIRG and others
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Southwest, Frontier chronically delayed flights, DOT says
STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
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Energy Conservation & Efficiency
2.3 million families used efficiency tax credit to reduce energy costs in 2023
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Efficiency tax credits helped 350,000 new homes be more energy efficient in 2023
Airline baggage fees: Court blocks disclosure of prices up front, for now
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NEW REPORT: Hospitalizations, deaths from contaminated food doubled in 2024
Recalls from Salmonella, Listeria and E. coli increased by 41% over 2023’s
DOT penalizes JetBlue for chronic flight delays
Enforcement action is Transportation Dept.’s first-ever for ‘unrealistic scheduling’
STATEMENT: Biden admin drafting a rushed, flawed plan to fast track data centers and power plants for AI
Environmental and consumer advocates express concerns about environmental harm and costs to consumers in “blind sprint” for AI dominance
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Energy Department finalizes efficiency standards for tankless water heaters
Efficiency standards that take effect in 2029 will reduce pollution and save families on energy bills.
Stanley cups: 2.6 million travel mugs recalled after dozens of burn injuries
Company has received 91 complaints about lids coming off; free replacement lids offered