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Age restrictions change on cruise lines for young adult travelers

  • Feb 27, 2025

Big price cut ordered for inmate phone and video calls across Texas

  • Jul 24, 2024
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New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees

  • Apr 24, 2024
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Sen. Chuck Schumer outlines plan for how Senate will regulate AI

  • Jun 21, 2023

TEA new school library standards push for more scrutiny

  • Apr 19, 2022

Vaping loophole closes as FDA can now regulate all forms of nicotine

  • Apr 16, 2022

What you need to know about the new federal COVID-19 vaccine rules

  • Nov 4, 2021

Trump wants to ease showerhead rule to keep his hair 'perfect'

  • Aug 14, 2020

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State leaders look to enact more regulation when it comes to data centers in Texas

  • Jul 21
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Concerns over Facebook data, privacy may prompt regulation

  • Apr 4, 2018

Net neutrality vs. internet freedom: What the FCC's plans could mean for you

  • Nov 22, 2017
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Harvey victims get more time for car inspections, registration and titles

  • Oct 16, 2017
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Federal regulator clamps down on payday lending industry

  • Oct 9, 2017
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AARP report shows lax nursing home regulation

  • Jul 15, 2017
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Websites 'slow down' to observe Net Neutrality Day on Wednesday

  • Jul 12, 2017
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Food truck regulations

  • Sep 26, 2014

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Carmakers to add alerts to prevent child heatstroke deaths

By the 2025 model year, nearly all new vehicles sold in the U.S. will come with electronic alerts.

  • Sep 6, 2019
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Minimum wage to increase in Los Angeles

Several new laws will go into effect on Sunday, including an increase to the minimum wage in some cities.

  • Jul 1, 2018
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Obama-era net neutrality has ended: What does it mean for you?

Net neutrality was born as regulators, consumer advocates and internet companies voiced concern about what broadband companies could do with their power as the gateway to the internet - blocking or slowing down apps that rival their own services, for example.

  • Jun 11, 2018
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Harvey victims given more time for car inspections, registration and titles

For Harvey victims, an expired sticker or registration is one less thing they'll have to worry about.

  • Oct 16, 2017
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Federal regulator clamps down on payday lending industry

Payday and auto title lenders will have to adhere to stricter rules that could significantly curtail their business under rules finalized Thursday by a federal regulator.

  • Oct 9, 2017