A national recall of nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen is prompting parents to check medicine cabinets as concerns grow over possible contamination in a commonly used fever reducer.
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The FAA has selected eight pilot projects nationwide—including one in Texas—to test electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) that could transform transportation, cargo delivery, and emergency services.
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Global oil prices surged and then fluctuated sharply as conflict involving Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for the world’s oil supply.
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Amazon’s Ring cancels its planned integration with Flock Safety after public backlash over privacy concerns tied to AI-powered neighborhood surveillance.
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The Senate social media kids hearing exposed alarming trends in youth screen time and mental health, with experts urging action on bills to curb tech’s harmful effects on children.
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