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In an Attempt to Limit Young Smokers, More Cities Up the Age to 21
On Monday, Evanston, Ill., joined the list of US cities raising the legal age for buying cigarettes and other tobacco products to 21. Next month,
Air Bag Issues Cause Millions of Car Recalls
AutoNation, the largest car chain in the US, announced that it has stopped sales of pre-owned vehicles which have been affected by a potentially harmful
Cleaner Fuels Expected to Trigger Increase in Utility Bills
The US electricity markets are facing higher prices in the coming years as regulations on cleaner air are shutting down more and more coal power
“Security” in the Eye of the Developer- Privacy as a Buzzword in the Market
Demands for consumer privacy are constantly clashing with usability. While there is high demand for data privacy, a major challenge to the supply of such
Lawsky says BitLicense not intended to cover non-currency use cases – which is good!
Last weekend I was in Tel Aviv speaking on the regulatory panel at Inside Bitcoins, and it was good to see more discussion around next
Fixing the Problem of Expiration Dates and Food Waste
Approximately 40 percent of food purchases in the United States are thrown away before it is necessary. In the United States, nine out of ten
Electric Cars Are Booming But Sales Are Not
Numerous car companies are currently selling or will soon be selling electric, yet sales in the US are low and are not expected to get
Citizens Quarantined in New Jersey and New York
New Jersey health officials have allowed Nurse Kaci Hickox to return home for the rest of her mandatory 21-day quarantine. Hilcock has the hospital where
Battle in the Mobile Pay System- CVS and Rite Aid Say No to Apple Pay
The recent movements by retailers towards wireless payment systems, whether via ApplePay or new chip-readers (read CR’s recent story here) is expected to both boost
Striving for “Made in USA”- White House Announces Executive Actions for Manufacturing Industry
Today, the White House initiates a series of executive actions mean to strengthen US manufacturing. The actions specifically target innovation, ensuring a skilled workforce, and