insert_link World Republican Senators Raise Concerns Over Trump’s Attorney General Pick Republican Senators tasked with confirming Donald Trump's cabinet are expressing concern at at least one of his appointments, according to reports. Representative Matt Gaetz has been picked for the role of Attorney General, despite having once been under investigation for sex trafficking. Mitch McCann reports: todayNovember 15, 2024 16
insert_link World U.S government panel rejects MDMA as PTSD treatment A U.S Food and Drug Administration panel has rejected the use of MDMA as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Panelists expressed concern about the quality of the clinical trials used with the drug commonly known as ecstasy or molly. Ira Spitzer reports. us todayJune 5, 2024 17
insert_link World The U.S government is launching a lawsuit against entertainment giant Live Nation The U.S government is launching a lawsuit against entertainment giant Live Nation. It argues the company, which owns Ticketmaster, has an unlawful monopoly over live events. Mitch McCann reports for us. todayMay 24, 2024 24
insert_link Science & Technology TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn’t sold raises First Amendment concerns TikTok users worry about losing their social media platform, but First Amendment rights are on the line, too. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey By Anupam Chander, Georgetown University and Gautam Hans, Cornell University TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims […] todayMay 22, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics Boeing commits to tightened quality checks Boeing has pledged to ensure proper safety and quality control procedures are followed in its airplane production. The company was subject to a U.S. government audit after a panel blew off one of its planes mid-flight. William Denselow reports. todayMarch 14, 2024 24