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Record Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Exposes Weakened Food Safety Net Amid Funding Cuts
Health

Record Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Exposes Weakened Food Safety Net Amid Funding Cuts

A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak, linked to contaminated lettuce from Mexico, highlights critical vulnerabilities in the U.S. food safety system. Experts warn that years of federal and state funding cuts have left public health agencies understaffed and ill-equipped to handle such crises, impacting investigations and public awareness.

Roblox Commits to Stricter Child Safety Following Australian Regulator's Findings
Technology

Roblox Commits to Stricter Child Safety Following Australian Regulator's Findings

Roblox has agreed to a court-enforceable undertaking in Australia to enhance child safety measures after the eSafety commission found persistent lapses in protecting minors from adult contact and grooming. The platform will implement new privacy controls, reporting mechanisms, and mandatory parental consent for adult interactions within three months.