Nov 05, 2024
Signage at a public location indicating that masks are recommended, with people walking by.
CDC Guidance on Masks Changes Causing Confusion

The CDC recently released new guidance about mask-wearing saying that people who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks in most situations. According to changes listed on the CDC website, as of May 13, 2021, “Risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection is minimal for fully vaccinated people. The risk of... Read More »

Peloton treadmill on display at a fitness expo with a woman demonstrating its use.
Peloton Recalls Popular Treadmill after Six-Year-old’s Death

High-end exercise machines implicated in one fatality and more than 70 injuries to children and pets on or near the equipment. Popular exercise brand Peloton dominated the fitness world throughout the pandemic and redefined how people worked out. Their popular internet-connected bikes and treadmills drew a cult-like following that propelled... Read More »

A close-up of a rainbow flag waving in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building, symbolizing LGBTQ rights and advocacy.
Passage of Equality Act Raises Concerns among Religious Freedom Advocates

Bill would expand LGBTQ rights without an exemption for religious groups, overriding the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). As the Equality Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives in February, this proposed amendment to the Civil Rights Act elicited concern from Republicans and religious conservatives. Now, as the bill comes... Read More »

Colorful Lego dinosaur sculpture outside the Legoland theme park.
New York Fines Legoland $346,000 Just Weeks Before They Open

Stormwater contamination and underground storage tank spills are among dozens of environmental violations committed by theme park developers. Three dozen environmental violations resulted in an agreement between Legoland and New York State that Legoland must pay a fine of $346,000. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has cited Legoland repeatedly... Read More »