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FCC Foreign-Made Router Ban Could Signal Broader Industrial Policy Push
technology1 month ago

FCC Foreign-Made Router Ban Could Signal Broader Industrial Policy Push

With the FCC excluding foreign-made routers and drones from new equipment authorizations, experts say the policy could extend to more consumer electronics (phones, laptops) and amount to a broader industrial policy to reshape US manufacturing. Critics warn it may raise prices, chill innovation, and take years to rebuild domestic production, even as the White House cites national security concerns. The FCC has granted limited exemptions (Netgear, Adtran) and set an 18-month timeline for new router models, plus a 2027 deadline to allow updates on currently approved foreign-made devices.

via PCMag|
#exemptions#fcc#foreign-made
Airport measles exposure spotlights Idaho’s low vaccination rates
health1 month ago

Airport measles exposure spotlights Idaho’s low vaccination rates

An airport measles exposure in Boise underscores Idaho's vaccination gap: 78.5% of kindergartners were fully vaccinated in 2024–25, with 15.4% exemptions (mostly non-medical). Health officials warn travelers and urge MMR vaccination (two doses, about 97% effective) as nine 2026 cases have been reported, all among the unvaccinated or those with unknown status.

via Ars Technica|
#exemptions#health#idaho
Measles rise sharpens debate over infant vaccines and exemptions
health1 month ago

Measles rise sharpens debate over infant vaccines and exemptions

Measles cases are climbing as infants remain ineligible for the MMR vaccine,占 leaving a protection gap and heightening outbreak risk; in South Carolina, nonmedical vaccine exemptions have surged and a bill would delay vaccines for children under two, fueling debates about parental choice and herd immunity as national cases rise and kindergarten vaccination rates lag.

via AP News|
#exemptions#health#measles
South Carolina weighs parental-choice bills as measles outbreak swells
politics2 months ago

South Carolina weighs parental-choice bills as measles outbreak swells

SC lawmakers debated two vaccine-related bills amid what officials say is the nation’s worst measles outbreak, with one proposal banning vaccine mandates for children under 2 and another eliminating religious exemptions for the MMR vaccine; Democrats opposed both while Republicans framed them around parental rights and public health, as about 990 cases have been reported since October and vaccination uptake shows a recent uptick.

via SC Daily Gazette|
#exemptions#measles#parental-rights
Small vaccine gaps growing into bigger outbreak hotspots across the US
health4 months ago

Small vaccine gaps growing into bigger outbreak hotspots across the US

A JAMA analysis shows nonmedical exemptions to childhood vaccines rose in more than half of US counties since the Covid era, roughly quintupled from a median 0.6% (2010–11) to over 3% (2023–24), while medical exemptions stayed stable. Those pockets of under-vaccination are linked to localized outbreaks (e.g., Spartanburg County, SC, where exemptions reached about 8% in 2024 and measles cases surged). Despite a high national vaccination rate (about 96% vaccinated for required vaccines in 2024–25), the spread of outbreaks is driven by these clusters. Some states have restricted nonmedical exemptions, but vaccination remains the social norm for most Americans; addressing pockets requires doctor–family conversations and targeted public health efforts.

via CNN|
#exemptions#health#measles
Trump's Pharma Tariffs Could Increase Drug Prices and Impact Markets
business8 months ago

Trump's Pharma Tariffs Could Increase Drug Prices and Impact Markets

The U.S. plans to impose 100% tariffs on imported branded pharmaceuticals, potentially raising drug prices, but exemptions for generics and U.S.-based manufacturing facilities may limit the impact. Major drugmakers are stockpiling supplies in anticipation, and some European companies expect little to no effect due to existing manufacturing investments and trade agreements.

via NBC News|
#business#drug-industry#drug-prices
States tighten vaccine opt-out rules for parents
health10 months ago

States tighten vaccine opt-out rules for parents

Some states, including Massachusetts, are tightening vaccine exemption policies to combat declining vaccination rates and prevent outbreaks of preventable diseases like measles and chickenpox, with efforts to eliminate nonmedical exemptions such as religious beliefs, following trends in other states that have successfully increased immunization coverage.

via Yahoo|
#exemptions#health#massachusetts
U.S. protests and legal battles escalate over immigration raids and curfews
local-government11 months ago

U.S. protests and legal battles escalate over immigration raids and curfews

The City of Los Angeles has implemented a curfew from 8 PM to 6 AM in downtown LA, specifically within the area bounded by the 5, 10, and 110 freeways, with exemptions for residents, workers, emergency personnel, and others. Residents and workers should carry proof of residency or employment, and public transit and delivery services may operate at the discretion of companies. The curfew aims to enhance public safety, with ongoing updates available through official transit alerts and city resources.

via City of Los Angeles (.gov)|
#curfew#downtown-la#exemptions