The federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA, requires kid-oriented apps and websites to get parents’ consent before collecting personal information of children under 13.
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A fifth of U.S. hospitals have been warned over secretive prices
The records reveal the challenges U.S. regulators face as they try to force long-hidden prices into the open to address decades of rising medical expenses.
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Carmakers fight massive air bag recall that may cost $10 billion
ARC’s airbags are used in cars made by GM, Ford, Stellantis NV, Tesla Inc., Volkswagen AG, Hyundai Motor Co., BMW, Kia Corp., Maserati, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Porsche, and Toyota Motor Corp.
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U.S. child care costs at $40,000 force parents to get second jobs
The average cost in the U.S. for full time, in-home infant care like a nanny is around $39,270 per year, according to Care.com data.
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Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot under Constitution’s insurrection clause
Donald Trump’s attorneys had promised to appeal any disqualification immediately to the nation’s highest court, which has the final say about constitutional matters.
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As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers’ ability to adapt
For decades, Christmas tree growers and breeders have been preparing for a future of hotter weather and warming soil; the trees being grown right now are the beloved holiday traditions of tomorrow for millions of families.
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Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged U.S. customs and taxes after China’s ban on vaping flavors
Until recently, the Chinese manufacturer behind Elf Bar e-cigarettes was able to slip its products passed U.S. customs officials.
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U.N. Security Council in intense negotiations on Gaza humanitarian resolution, trying to avoid U.S. veto
The U.S. on Dec. 8 vetoed a Security Council resolution backed by almost all other council members and dozens of other nations demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza.
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Apple to halt sales of its newest watches in U.S. over patent dispute
Apple plans to suspend sales of the Series 9 and Ultra 2 versions of its popular watch for online U.S. customers beginning Thursday afternoon and in its stores on Sunday.
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Ex-Proud Boys leader is sentenced to over 3 years in prison for Capitol riot plot
Charles Donohoe was a lieutenant of former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio, who was sentenced to 22 years in prison — the longest prison term so far in a Capitol riot case.