Category: Safety

  • Court blocks key part of California law on children’s online safety By Reuters

    By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld a key part of a court order blocking enforcement of a California law aimed at protecting children from online content that could harm them mentally or physically. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San…

  • USDCHF bounces as flight to safety flows abate. What levels are in play going forward?

    The USD/CHF pair has been falling this week on safety-seeking flows following a strong sell-off in equity markets. The drop has taken the price back below its 200-day moving average near 0.8883, and the 38.2% retracement of the upside move from the December low is also at this level. Further…

  • Jasper National Park fire forced 25,000 to flee to safety

    A fast-moving wildfire in the Canadian Rockies that has forced 25,000 people to flee raged through the nearly deserted town of Jasper overnight, officials said Thursday, with flames rising above treetops and destroying up to half of its structures. There were no immediate reports of injuries, after a mass evacuation…

  • US FAA probes latest Southwest Airlines flight that posed safety issues By Reuters

    By David Shepardson The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Saturday it was investigating a Southwest Airlines plane that crashed after flying too low over Tampa Bay, Florida, the latest in a series of incidents that have raised safety questions. The Southwest Boeing 737 Max, which departed from Columbus, Ohio, on…

  • Dollar edges higher on safety bid; sterling drops after weak retail sales By Investing.com

    Investing.com – The U.S. dollar edged higher on Friday, heading for a positive week, while the British pound fell after weak retail sales data. At 04:10 ET (09:10 GMT), the dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was up 0.2% at 104.065, recovering from…

  • America is mobilizing to protect kids’ mental health. Social media and online safety bills are a good start—but California is going the extra mile

    Young people are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis, exacerbated by political unrest, school shootings, and climate uncertainty. Yet rising behavioral health costs, a dearth of mental health professionals who can meet the needs, and the destructive effects of social media are exacerbating the youth mental health crisis. There is…

  • Safety Shot Announces Strategic Partnership with Chip Quigley and Ari Freedman By Investing.com

    executive managers will support Company with Deep experience in the entertainment fieldDevelopment and distribution Jupiter, Florida., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Safety Shot (Nasdaq: SHOT) today proudly announces a strategic partnership with… Chip QuigleyFounder and CEO of Kingdom Entertainment GroupAnd Ari Friedmanan experienced executive at Surge Brands, to advise across…

  • S.Korea battery maker apologises for deadly fire but says it complied with safety rules By Reuters

    Written by Hyunsoo Yim, Dojeon Kim, and Daewong Kim HWASEONG, South Korea (Reuters) – The CEO of a South Korean lithium battery maker apologized on Tuesday after a massive factory fire killed 23 workers, but said the company had adhered to all required safety precautions and training. The fire, which…

  • Blackline Safety Announces Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Conference Call

    Article content Calgary, Canada — Black Line Safety Inc. (TSX: BLN), the global leader in connected safety technology, announced today that it will release financial results for the second quarter of 2024 before the markets open on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Management will host a conference call and webcast to…

  • Dollar ascendant as surging US yields spur safety bid By Reuters

    Written by Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) – The dollar rose to a two-week high against its major counterparts on Thursday, as a decline in Treasuries improved the currency’s appeal due to rising U.S. yields and demand for safe-haven assets. The dollar surged to a two-week high against the euro and…

  • Meta adds safety features to CrowdTangle in bid to address EU concerns By Reuters

    By Fu Yun Che BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:) has added security features to its misinformation tracking tool CrowdTangle for use during European Parliament elections in an attempt to allay European Union concerns that led to an investigation last month into the impact of its decision to phase out……

  • OpenAI’s Altman, Brockman address concerns after departure of safety execs

    Peterhawell/iStock via Getty Images Days after two top safety executives announced their departures from OpenAI, the company’s CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Saturday to allay concerns. On May 14, Ilya Sutskever, co-founder and chief scientist, said It was him Resign…

  • Some older Americans splurge to keep homes accessible while others struggle to make safety upgrades

    Breadcrumb links BMN Business Article writer: Associated Press Ann Dinocentio Posted on May 11, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or log in if you have an account. Article content NEW YORK (AP) — Brenda Edwards calls the four-bedroom ranch-style house…

  • Gen reports robust FY2024 results, bullish on cyber safety By Investing.com

    In a recent earnings call, Gen Digital Inc (GEN) discussed its financial performance for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year of 2024. CEO Vincent Pilette and CFO Natalie Derse detailed the company’s strong operating results, significant growth in revenue, and strategic achievements. Pilette emphasized the escalating cyber risks…