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Philadelphia Schools Accused of Endangering Students with Toxic Asbestos

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 - by Zainuddin Harinder

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has filed criminal charges against the School District of Philadelphia, accusing it of failing to meet federal …

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FDA Takes Bold Stand to Protect Consumers with Standardized Asbestos Testing in Talc-Based Cosmetics

December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration isn’t just making a suggestion—it’s drawing a line in the sand. Last week, the FDA proposed a hard-hitting rule to establish standardized …