Category: Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Disney Posts Strong Earnings Despite Slowdown in Park Visitors

Disney parks are closely watched as a bellwether for consumer confidence.
Why Is Gas So Much More Expensive in Some States Than Others?

Shipping, taxes, competition and environmental regulations all play a part in the cost of gasoline. That can lead to stark differences in pump prices.
Behind the Trump Administration’s Potential Rethink on A.I.

Artificial intelligence has become a national security concern. That has federal officials rethinking how lightly it should regulate the technology.
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods

Some yogurts and peanut butters could be considered ultraprocessed as scientists and MAHA supporters push for a strict definition.
The Cannabis Industry’s New Best Friend? President Trump

The administration’s decision to relax federal regulations on medical marijuana comes with big tax breaks for many cannabis companies, and could drive new investment in the budding sector.
F.D.A. Grants Early Access to Promising Drug for Pancreatic Cancer

Patients with one of the deadliest cancers have been pleading for an unapproved treatment that may prolong their lives.
United Airlines CEO, Rebuffed by American, Says He’s Skeptical of Other Deals

The chief executive, Scott Kirby, said that buying a smaller airline might not be worth the effort.
The Stakes of Trump’s Latest Fight With Disney

The Federal Communications Commission is clashing again with the media giant. It’s another warning about the costs of angering President Trump.
New Disney Boss Is Tested by Trump and His Administration

Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm in February, will have to lead Disney through surprising new scrutiny from the president.
Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.
Meta Charged With Failing to Keep Children Off Instagram and Facebook in Europe

European Union regulators said the company did not have effective controls to check a user’s self-declared date of birth, in violation of an online safety law.
FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel

The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.