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How heavy metals get into baby food—and what California is doing to help parents

Fast Company Tech

should soon be able to determine how much lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury are in the food they feed their babies, thanks to a California law, the first of its kind, that took effect this year. I believe the new California law offers a solid first step in giving people the ability to limit the intake of these substances.

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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Over time, the day has evolved into a weeklong observance that is acknowledged at the local, state, and national levels. Two years later, Congress passed Public Law 101-112, officially designating the month of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. They also run a 24-hour hotline to provide help whenever it’s needed.

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How panic over rumored school shooting threats went viral

The Verge

The viral nature of the supposed threats also made it difficult for local districts to know how to react. Though there haven’t been reports of violence, some local news outlets report arrests made for potential threats or jokes. Another 13-year-old was also arrested in Connecticut for threats made against a school.

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How Indigenous Peoples’ Day is Supplanting Columbus Day

Whole Whale

However, the second Monday in October is still celebrated by 14 states and about 130 local governments as Columbus Day. Besides looking at state and local government holiday laws, there is another way of looking at the adoption of either Columbus or Indigenous Peoples’ Day. What do people search for?

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Where to recycle your used and unwanted gadgets

Engadget

National chains There is no national electronics recycling law at this time, so you won't find any federal programs to assist you with getting rid of old devices. Connecticut locations will only accept Insignia and Dynex sets for recycling.) You can take your items to a recycling center, drop them off at a store, or even mail them in.

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This Pennsylvania landfill sends radioactive waste into a nearby creek—and fracking has only made it worse

Fast Company Tech

[Photo: Scott Goldsmith/Inside Climate News] The Max Environmental Technologies landfill has been out of compliance with requirements set under the Clean Water Act for most of the past three years and with the federal hazardous waste law, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, known as RCRA for short, since July 2023.

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What will happen with the Equal Rights Amendment under Trump?

Fast Company Tech

Before leaving office, former President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) the law of the land.The 28 th Amendment, which declares that Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex, is operative, according to ERA advocates. Gillibrand.