E-cigarette company Juul reaches settlement over its marketing of vaping products
E-cigarette company Juul has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with more than 30 states over its marketing of vaping products.
A company is seeking FDA approval for the 1st nonprescription birth...
A Paris-based company has asked the FDA to approve an over-the-counter birth control pill. The push to ease access to birth control has become more pressing as states move to restrict or ban abortion. AILSA CHANG, HOST: A Paris-based drug company is seeking approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an over-the-counter birth…
Company recalls nearly 200,000 at-home COVID-19 test kits over false positives
COVID-19 test kit maker Ellume is recalling some at-home tests after learning that they were reporting a higher-than-expected rate of false positive results indicating someone has the virus when they do not. The Australian company has said the tests were shipped to U.S. retailers and other distributors from April through August. It published a list…
Indian Company Starts Mass-Producing Coronavirus Vaccines Before Trials
An Indian vaccine company has started mass production of four coronavirus vaccines before clinical trials. If one of the formulas proves effective, India will have hundreds of millions of doses ready.
LA Sues California Company, Alleging ‘Sophisticated’ COVID-19 Fraud
Los Angeles city attorney Mike Feuer announced a lawsuit against Wellness Matrix Group, alleging multiple scams related to the coronavirus pandemic. The lawsuit was filed in LA Superior Court. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Los Angeles city attorney Mike Feuer announced a lawsuit against Wellness Matrix Group, alleging multiple scams…
This Rocket Company Is Staying Calm, Carrying On With Fresh Contract...
A nighttime test of the Firefly Alpha stage one Reaver engines at the aerospace company's test ... [+] facility in Briggs, Texas Firefly Aerospace/Edwards Media Like just about every industry these days, novel coronavirus is affecting the space market. At Firefly Aerospace, this means the test of their new rocket — called Alpha — has…
Satellite Company Raises $20M To Grow IoT Operations
Artist's impression of a Myriota satellite in orbit. Myriota Myriota, whose satellites aim to enhance connectivity for the Internet of Things (IoT) in remote areas, announced a $19.3 million Series B funding round Monday (April 6). The Australian company said the fundraising, which was was led by Hostplus and Main Sequence Ventures, will let it…
This SF tech company is using vehicle-mounted sensors to make a...
Aclima's program will make it easy to spot areas of higher pollution in San Francisco, leading to better enforcement. Getty Images It's not always easy to be a business owner in California. There are all kinds of regulations that you have to follow or face stiff fines. But some, like pollution laws -- especially if…
A Construction Company Embraces Frank Talk About Mental Health To Reduce...
RK, a construction company, has made mental health a part of its regular toolbox talks, in which employees hear from managers and get a chance to stretch. Yuki Noguchi/NPR hide caption toggle caption Yuki Noguchi/NPR RK, a construction company, has made mental health a part of its regular toolbox talks, in which employees hear from…
Firm presents to pay you $130,000 to place your face on...
Robots like Paro are already helping seniors and veterans like VA Hospital resident John Wilson feel less lonely. Josh Miller/CNET Got a "kind and friendly" face? Don't mind the idea of your mechanized doppelganger stiffly trodding the planet? You could be close to $130,000 richer. A British engineering and manufacturing firm called Geomiq has put…
